Exam Etiquette

Illustration of girl doing well in an exam

Your conduct during any exams is important. Make sure that you:

  • Check exam times carefully. They could affect your travel and lunch arrangements.
  • Arrive outside the exam room at least 10 minutes before the start of the exam.
  • Wait until you are asked to come in and sit down.
  • Phone the school if you are ill on the day of an exam.
  • Arrive equipped with everything you need:- pens, ruler, calculator etc
  • Follow the invigilators’ instructions without comment.
  • Raise your hand to attract an invigilator’s attention if you have a problem. Do not disturb other exam candidates. Speak quietly.
  • Do not take food, drink or any electronic device which can store data into the exam room. Mobile phones must be left with the Invigilators when you enter the exam room.
  • All books and bags should be left at the front of the exam room.
  • Behave appropriately at all times. The Invigilators word is law in the examination room.
  • Leave exam rooms quietly – others may still be working.