BRIEFING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

As an exam candidate you must ensure you are fully prepared for every exam you are taking. You need to
understand the rules and what will happen at the time of your exam(s).
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JCQ’s Information BRIEFING TEMPLATE
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of each exam will be clearly displayed and visible to you in the exam room of written
examinations.
Before you are permitted to start your exam(s), the invigilator will:
This briefing document and the video are not intended to replace any other briefing
 make sure you are seated according to the set seating arrangements
session/assembly, documentation or information a centre provides/is required to provide to
 tell you that you must now follow the regulations of the exam
candidates. These provide an alternative (and visual) way of getting key points across to candidates
 ask you to check that you have been given the correct question paper for the day, date, time, subject,
in relation to their up and coming timetabled written exams.
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 write clearly and in black ink, but you may use pencil for drawings and rough notes
 write in the designated sections of the answer booklet
 write all rough work in your answer booklet and neatly cross it through with a single line (for multiple-choice
papers, you must do any rough work in the question booklet)
The invigilator will also remind you that you must not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, blotting
paper and you must not use highlighters or gel pens in your answers.
The invigilator will:
 remind you that you must not communicate in any way with, ask for help from or give help to another
candidate while you are in the exam room
 tell you when you may complete the details on the front of your answer booklet (You must only do this when
the invigilator’s announcement is made)
 tell you when you may open the question paper and begin to write your answers
 tell you the time allowed (the duration) of your paper(s)
The invigilator is not allowed:
 to give you any information or answer any questions from you about the content of your exam paper unless it
relates to the instructions on the front of the question paper
 to give you any indication of the time elapsed or remaining for you to complete your exam paper
*Malpractice includes (but is not limited to): A breach of the instructions or advice of an invigilator, supervisor, or the awarding body in relation to the
examination rules and regulations; Failing to abide by the conditions of supervision designed to maintain the security and integrity of the examinations;
Disruptive behaviour in the examination room or assessment session (including use of offensive language); Introduction of unauthorised material into the
examination room; Exchanging, obtaining, receiving, passing on information (or the attempt to) which could be assessment related by means of talking,
electronic, written or non-verbal communication. Any candidate who fails to follow the rules may be subject to indicative sanctions as detailed in the JCQ
publication Suspected Malpractice: Policies and Procedures 2023-2024 (www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice)
This template is provided for members of The Exams Office only and must not be shared beyond use in your centre
‘INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES’ BRIEFING TEMPLATE (2023/24)