Dear Colleague

This is a challenging time across our region, and our aim is to support you as much as possible with the delivery of Pearson qualifications during the current uncertainty. Your safety, and the safety of your students is our utmost priority.  

This email provides information about examination entries, and preparation for non-examined assessments.  

Exam entries

 
Please continue to make your qualification exam entries as normal. If you are concerned that the current situation may impact your ability to submit your entries for the 21 March deadline, please do get in touch via your Regional Development Manager or our customer support teams.  

Non-examined assessments

For some qualifications, we are now moving into the period when departments come together to mark and standardise non‑examined assessments and to conduct speaking exams. If current centre closures mean you may struggle to complete these activities by the published deadlines, please contact your Regional Development Manager or our customer support teams as soon as possible.

Moderation visits 

Due to the current situation, some planned visiting moderations may be affected. We’re reviewing all upcoming visits, and if we need to move any online, we’ll let you know as soon as possible so you have time to prepare.

Looking ahead  

We’ll be in regular contact to ensure you are fully supported for the upcoming May/June exam period. We’ll also provide timely updates should there be the requirement for any alternative arrangements to established processes, including question paper dispatch and the use of visiting examiners.  

We have long-standing, tried-and-tested contingency processes to support schools through any exam disruption, and our priority will always be to support student progression through their courses, and ultimately to the grade they deserve.

If there’s anything you need, or if you have concerns about upcoming activity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, either via your local Regional Development Manager, or our customer support portal. 

 

With best wishes

Emma Whale
Vice President, International Schools