Examination clash management timeline

This page details the events that happen throughout the year leading up to exams, and the actions Principal's Nominees should take to manage exam clashes

December the year before

Exam timetable published

Deans should check the examination timetable and consider possible examination clashes for individual candidates.

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.

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