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Title	Instructions For The Conduct Of Examinations (ICE), JCQ Documents & General Exam Regulations

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Where can I get guidance on exam delivery regulations and policies?

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Please select from the categories below to access links for Instructions for Conducting Examinations (ICE) and other relevant documents and forms from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

Instructions for conducting examinations (ICE) documents

Instructions for conducting BTEC External Assessment (ICEA)

General Regulations and Useful Information

Additional Documents

JCQ e-newsletter editions

International Centres:

Even though International centres do not follow Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, if you wish to offer Pearson qualifications, we as a board are a member of the JCQ and advise you to follow the rules, regulations and guidelines as set by this organisation.

Detailed Instructions

Instructions for conducting examinations (ICE) documents:

	Instructions for conducting examinations 2024-2025 [PDF download]
	Instructions for conducting GCSE & GCE MFL listening examinations 2024-2025 [PDF download]
	Instructions for conducting Functional Skills assessments (English and Mathematics) 2024-2025 [PDF download]
	Instructions for conducting non-examination assessments (NEA) 2024-25 [PDF download]
	Instructions for conducting coursework 2024-2025 [PDF download]

Instructions for conducting BTEC External Assessment (ICEA)

For policies relating to the conduct of external assessments for BTEC Firsts, Tech Awards, Technicals and Nationals, please use the below document.

BTEC Instructions for Conducting External Assessments (ICEA)
[PDF Download]

Please also refer to the individual subject Administrative Support Guides (ASGs) which can be located within the 'Course Materials' section of each subject area. For assistance in locating these documents, please see BTEC: Locating Specifications and Administrative Support Guides.

Please see BTEC External Assessments for further information.

General Regulations and Useful Information:

	General Regulations for Approved Centres 2024-25 [PDF download]
	A Guide to the Special Consideration Process 2024-25 [PDF download]
	Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments 2024/25 [PDF download]
	JCQ Appeals Booklet effective from June 2024 [PDF download]
	Information for Candidates – Coursework 2024-2025 [PDF download]
	Information for Candidates – Non-Examination Assessments 2024-2025 [PDF download]
	Information for Candidates – On-Screen Tests 2024-2025 [PDF download]
	Information for Candidates – Written Exams 2024-2025 [PDF download]
	Information for Candidates - Privacy Notice [PDF Download]
	Information for Candidates - Social Media 2024 [PDF Download]
	Post-Results Services June 2024 and November 2024 [PDF download]
	AI Use in Assessments: Protecting the Integrity of Qualifications [PDF download]
	IAL Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Pure Mathematics Aggregation Rules & Guidance [PDF download]

Additional Documents

	Unauthorised Items Poster [PDF download]
	‘Warning to Candidates’ Poster [PDF download]

JCQ e-newsletter editions

Every month, JCQ publishes an e-newsletter to their subscribers, keeping them informed of:- Key JCQ news and updates communicated on behalf of the exam boards - The publication of JCQ documents that exam centres require for the administration of examinations and assessment - Any changes made to awarding methods.

To subscribe, please click here.

Please click the link below to view the JCQ e-newsletter archive:

JCQ E-Newsletters

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