Exam Preparation

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Exam Board Information

Welcome to the exams section. Within this section you will find links to the major examining bodies and organisations within the UK along with other useful websites.

OCR – Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations http://www.ocr.org.uk/

AQA – Assessment and Qualifications Alliance http://www.aqa.org.uk/

PEARSON – https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html

WJEC – Welsh Joint Education Committee http://www.wjec.co.uk/

The JCQ provides guidance for all examination stakeholders from awarding bodies to students. http://www.jcq.org.uk/

Department for Education http://www.education.gov.uk

Timetables

Please visit awarding body websites or www.jcq.org.uk for timetable information.
Other useful links

http://www.ucas.ac.uk/ for the university clearing service

http://www.admissionstestingservice.org/for-test-takers/bmat/about-bmat/ for those wishing to study certain medical and veterinary courses

http://www.lnat.ac.uk/ for those wishing to study law degrees

http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/home/ for medical and dentistry degrees

Exam Tips

Make sure you have all the equipment you need for your exam in a clear pencil case
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the published start time
Check the seating plan
You may bring a drink of water to the exam room but make sure it is in a clear bottle with no label
LEAVE YOUR MOBILE PHONE OUTSIDE OF THE EXAM ROOM
Learn your candidate number
If you need assistance raise your hand – an invigilator will help
If you have any worries or questions about any aspect of your exams please come and see our Examinations Officer, Mrs S Correia.