FAQs

I'm ill on the day of an exam?

• If you are well enough to sit the exam then still come in, but be sure to inform the exams officer either in person or via email.
• If you are too unwell to attend school you will need to provide medical evidence to support a potential Special Consideration Application, only applications with substantioal evidence will be accepted by the exam boards. The outcome of Special Consideration Applications is decided by the Exam Boards not the Exams Officer/School. 

Contact the Exams Office as soon as possible.

 

I'm going to be late?

Contact the school immediately and follow the instructions provided.

Do not try and contact the exams office directly as they are unlikely to be in their office answering the phone or emails. 

 

I have two exams at the same time?
Contact the Exams Office. An exam clash will be managed by the school. Normally the Exams Team have identified this ahead of you receving your timetable, but if you believe to have a clash and havent been informed of the process, please get in touch. 

 

I've forgotten something I need for my exam?
This shouldnt be an issue, we supply all equipment needed, but contact the exams officer in person, if you cant find them then contact your Head of Year or Pastoral Support. 

 

I have a problem during my examination?
Raise your hand and speak to the invigilator. Let an invigilator know of any issues during the exam, these should be passed on to the Exams Officer once the exam has finished, however if it is a serious issue, ask them to inform the Exams Officer straight away. 

When will my certificates be available?

• Year 11 or 13 Leaver - Your certificates will be sent to the school in November, they will be available for collection on Collection Evenings in December. See the Certificates page for detailed information/
• Years 9, 10 and 12 - Your certificates will also arrive at the school in the November after you sit the exam. However, to prevent loss of certificatesm, St George's will hold onto your Certificates until the December after you become a Leaver. Collection Evenings are arranged for the Year 11 and 13 Leavers in the December after the graduate from St George's, where they will collect theWhen will my certificates be available? for all qualification achieved whilst attending the school. 

 

How long does the school hold my certificates for?

We are legally obliged to hold certificates for 12 months after certification. This means that in the July after you graduate St Geogre's your certificates will be scheduled for destruction. Whilst this typically doesnt happen immediately, we highly reccommend that you collect your certificates prior to this. 

Who pays for my certificates

As part of the cost of entering you into a qualification/exam, the school initial pay for your certificate. However, once you have collected your certificates you are then responsible for purchasing any replacement certificates. 

The school will also not be responsible for purchasing replacement certificates if they have been destroyed after the 12 month collection period.