December the year before
Exam timetable published
Deans should 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 in your provider login after every file submission.
- For identified clashes, check whether all standards for all examinations entered can be completed in a single examination session. Consult with teachers, candidates, and your School Relationship Manager (SRM) if needed.
- Make any adjustments which are appropriate to resolve clashes.
September to October
Resolving clashes and examination centre management planning
- Make clash arrangements with students (to meet NZQA principles).
- Consult with your SRM if you require advice regarding 3 or 4-way clashes.
- Send letters to affected candidates informing them of the arrangements for their examination clashes.
- Confirm plans for candidates with examination clashes with your Examination Centre Manager.
- Check Key Indicators to ensure that late entries do not generate new clashes.
Arrangements to accommodate clashes that impact on exam centre resourcing must be completed by 19 October.
November
Exams begin
Manage examination clash arrangements.