Unacceptable reasons for special
5.5.4 Unacceptable reasons for special
component.
consideration
(b) The size of the allowance depends on the timing, nature and extent of the circumstances.
Candidates will not be eligible for special consideration if their preparation for, or performance in, the exam is
(c) Special consideration cannot be applied affected by the below. This list is provided for guidance cumulatively.
and does not include every reason a candidate may not (d) We will not enter into discussion with centres,
be eligible for special consideration:
candidates or their parents as to how much special (a) long-term illness or other dificulties during the consideration should be applied.
course affecting revision time, unless the illness or
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coursework, the candidate should have completed (b) bereavement occurring more than six months before
a minimum of 50 per cent of the total coursework the assessment, unless an anniversary has been
requirement.
reached at the time of the assessment or there are (b) If a candidate fails to complete any coursework they on-going implications such as inquests or court
will receive a ‘NO RESULT’ for that syllabus. cases
(c) When you make an application state how much (c) domestic inconvenience, such as moving house, or
of the coursework the candidate has completed taking holidays (including school/exchange visits and
overall and give a breakdown of marks across ield trips) at the time of the assessment
the assessment objectives. We will consider the remaining time available for the candidate
(d) minor disturbance in the exam caused by candidates, to address the shortfall before we send you a such as bad behaviour and mobile phones response. Candidates should always attempt the
(e) the consequences of committing a crime or being required coursework. We will not normally agree to charged with an offence
arrangements of reduced coursework in advance. (f) the consequences of taking alcohol or any other
(d) We will not grant a shortfall in coursework non-prescribed drugs
adjustment to allow for your individual teaching (g) the consequences of disobeying your internal
arrangements.
regulations
5.5.6 Lost or damaged coursework
(h) the failure to prepare candidates properly for the (a) Where possible, candidates must not be penalised exam for whatever reason
for inadvertent loss of, or damage to, coursework (i) staff shortages, building work or lack of facilities
unless it is caused by negligence on their part. You must tell us about the circumstances leading to lost
(j) misreading the instructions of the question papers or damaged coursework as soon as possible. and answering the wrong questions
(b) You must be able to verify that the work was done (k) making personal arrangements that conlict with the and that it was monitored while it was in progress. exam timetable
(c) Where you have recorded marks for the missing (l) submitting no coursework at all, unless coursework internally assessed coursework, we will allow you to is scheduled for a restricted period of time, rather submit these in the normal manner. If work is lost than during the course before being marked, you must send any existing
(m) missing all externally and internally assessed coursework for the candidates affected, together components
with a copy of your application when you send your (n) failure to cover the course as a consequence of
samples for moderation. If no work exists, you must joining part way through
include a copy of your application when you send your samples for moderation.
(o) permanent disability, unless further illness affects the candidate at the time of the assessment
5.5.7 Coursework extensions
(p) failure, without good reason, to process access (a) You can apply for an extension to the deadline for arrangements, alternative venue and timetable
submitting coursework marks and samples. This deviations by the published deadline
might apply in exceptional circumstances beyond the centre’s control.
(q) misreading the timetable and/or failing to attend at the right time and in the right place.
(b) Submit your request to
[email protected] along with
the relevant evidence before the irst relevant (a) Where a candidate has a shortfall in coursework due
5.5.5 Shortfall in coursework
coursework deadline.
to an unforeseen illness or other misfortune during
5.5.8 Other situations where special
the period when the coursework was produced, it may, in some subjects, be possible to accept
consideration may be considered
a reduced quantity of coursework. It will not be (a) There may be cases requiring special consideration possible to give this consideration in every case,
that are particularly complex. We may refer such for example, if the candidate has not satisied the
cases to our subject specialists or senior examiner coursework assessment objectives. For the award
for a subject-speciic decision on how to award
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immediately. (a) We cannot guarantee we will consider your
(b) In exceptional circumstances beyond your ability application if we do not receive the correct to reasonably predict and plan for, for example,
information.
earthquakes, war or epidemics, we may consider, at (b) You must submit applications within seven days our sole discretion, accepting alternative forms of of the last exam in the series of the syllabus evidence of candidate attainment. affected. We will only accept late applications in
5.5.9 Applying for special consideration
exceptional circumstances.
(a) We will only process applications made using either (c) If a candidate is likely to be affected for the Exam Day – Form 7 or the ‘Special consideration’ area
whole exam series, you should record all exams of CIE Direct. You must ensure that applications are
affected then submit an application when the completed fully and accurately.
candidate completes their last exam of the series.
(b) You must only submit applications for special consideration that you support.
(d) A friend or relative of the candidate should not produce the evidence in support of special
(c) You must retain evidence supporting applications for consideration applications. Where this is special consideration until the publication of results.
unavoidable, a senior member of centre staff (d) At our request you must be able to provide us with
must countersign and authorise the evidence. evidence to support your applications for special
We reserve the right to refuse evidence
consideration.
produced by a friend or relative.
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(e) It may be appropriate for the Head of Centre or exams oficer to attach a letter of explanation
Go to https://direct.cie.org.uk, log in using your normal with the application if circumstances are unusual login details and navigate to the ‘Special consideration’ or if the form is not adequate for the particular area.
circumstances.
You can submit applications for: (f) We will inform you whether your application is
• present but disadvantaged candidates
approved or rejected.
• absent candidates • coursework-related special consideration.