Below are the key events that happen throughout the year leading up to exams, and the related actions that the Principal's Nominee should take to identify and manage exam clashes.
December the year before
Exam timetable published
Deans to check the examination timetable and consider possible examination clashes for individual candidates.
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February to March
Courses confirmed following NCEA results publication
- Deans to check the examination timetable and consider possible examination clashes for individual candidates.
- Advise candidates their selected courses will cause examination clashes and discuss entries.
April to September
Examination clash candidates identified in Key Indicators
- Check the Key Indicators after every file submission.
- For identified clashes, check whether all standards for all examinations entered can be completed within a single examination session. Consult with teachers, candidates, and, if necessary, your School Relationship Manager (SRM).
- Make any adjustments which are appropriate to resolve clashes.
September to October
Resolving clashes and examination centre management planning
- Confirm two-way clash arrangements meet NZQA principles.
- Discuss three-way clashes with your SRM.
- Send letters to affected candidates informing them of the arrangements for their examination clashes.
- Confirm plans for candidates with examination clashes with Examination Centre Manager.
- Check Key Indicators to ensure that late entries do not generate new clashes.
Arrangements to accommodate clashes that impact on Examination Centre resourcing must be completed by 19 October.
November
Exams begin
Manage examination clash arrangements.