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A guide for our students taking part in the External Examinations May/June 2022 session
Kuwait
National English School – Secondary Department
A
guide for our students taking part in the External Examinations May/June 2022
session:
Introduction:
We understand how important it is for our students to take their external
exams and will do everything to run the June exam series safely and securely.
Of course KNES will fully comply with guidance and instructions from the
Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health in Kuwait. We will also follow the
regulations from the examination boards. The safety of our candidates and staff
is very important. To maintain the safety we will need to make sure that covid
regulations, such as social distancing and hygiene procedures are maintained.
No extra allowance because of covid:
Cambridge Assessment International Examination is not able to offer
special consideration to candidates because of covid. An exam grade on a
certificate indicates to users of the grade (such as universities and
employers) that the candidate has demonstrated a particular level of
achievement to Cambridge in the exam. If Cambridge awarded grades to candidates
who had not shown us that level of achievement that would be unfair to other candidates,
disadvantaging them as they compete for opportunities in education or
employment. To award grades to candidates who do not have the knowledge and
skills required for the grade is to undermine the standard and risks the
recognition and value of everybody’s grades.
Measures to be taken to protect our
candidates:
The theatre
will be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
Protective
equipment (mask) must be worn.
Social
distancing must be maintained.
Contingency plans before the
examination series:
All contact
details (Phone and E-mail) for students will be kept up to date in case there
is a last-minute emergency.
Statements of entry:
Every
registered candidate has received a copy of his/her statement of entry. Candidates must check their entry details.
Important information:
Ø Examination Timetable: Our centre External
Examination timetables are available at: www.knes.edu.kw.
Ø Protective equipment: Question papers are
Covid-19 free complies with UK government regulations. It is your
responsibility to bring protective equipment, such as hand sanitiser or face
masks, when you come for your examinations. Candidates can take hand sanitiser
into the exam room - the packaging must be removed.
Ø Examination standard: All examinations (coursework,
speaking and practical tests) will be delivered according to the syllabus
requirements and instructions from the boards.
Ø Venue: All the written
examinations will take place in the school theatre, and we will maintain social
distancing.
Ø Timing of examinations: Candidates must arrive
early for their exam:
Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A level: {AM
= 11:00 AM} {PM = 3:00 PM}
Pearson/Edexcel IAS/IAL: {AM
= 8:00 AM} {PM = 11:00 AM}
Pearson/Edexcel Int GCSE: {AM
= 11:00 AM} {PM = 15:30 PM}
Ø Identifying candidates: Candidates must still be identified even if
they are wearing a face covering.
Ø Windowed exams: The windowed exams will
be scheduled as follows: March 30 – April 20, 2022.
Ø Speaking tests: For speaking tests, the
test must be conducted face to face with the examiner.
Ø Information Technology Practical
exams:
Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 12:00 pm.
Ø Cambridge IGCSE Art &
Design (0400/02):
All candidates must bring all the equipment they need for their practical
exams on the 30th and 31st of March 2022:
>Sketchbook
(A3), Eraser, metal ruler and cutting mat.
> A range of drawing pencils/graphite sticks – HB,
B1, B2, B3 and B6.
> A
selection of additional drawing/painting materials, such as Charcoal, Oil
Paint/Pastels, Chalk pastels, Acrylic paint.
> A selection of paintbrushes ranging
from fine detail to decorating brushes
> A selection of adhesives including
masking tape and magic tape and or glue.
Note: (i) Candidates
cannot share art equipment.
(ii) Your coursework must be handed in before you
start your examination.
Ø At the end of the exam: Follow the instructions of the examination supervisor.
Wishing
you good luck on your external examinations.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Raouf Khodabocus, BSc, MSc, PhD, FCIC
(Canada)
Assistant General Director
Kuwait National English School
