Information for Candidates

The awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) set strict regulations for conducting examinations. The centre (Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy and its staff) and candidates (the students) are required to follow these regulations precisely. Students should familiarise themselves with the following documents and pay particular attention to any notices display inside and outside examination rooms.

Preparing to sit your exams https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/JCQ-Preparing-to-sit-your-exams_-2025_2026.pdf

Information for candidates – written exams https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFC-Written_Examinations_2025_FINAL.pdf

Information for candidates – coursework https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFC-Coursework_Assessments_2025_FINAL.pdf

Information for candidates – non examination assessments https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IFC-NE_Assessments_2025_FINAL.pdf

Information for candidates – Social Media https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JCQ-Social-Media-Infographic-v6.pdf