2010 Cambridge Administraticve Guide For Centres

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CONTENTS
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Introduction 7
SECTION A
Timeline of Key Activities for the June 2010 Examination Session 10
Timeline of Key Activities for the October 2010 Examination Session 11
Timeline of Key Activities for the November 2010 Examination Session 12
Timeline of Key Activities for the Checkpoint 2010 Examination Sessions 13
Diary of Key Dates and Activities 14
SECTION B
1 Contacting CIE 44
1.1 What do CIE Customer Services provide? 44
1.2 How do Centres contact CIE? 44
1.3 What information can be obtained from the CIE website? 45
1.4 Providing information and materials to CIE 46
2 Teacher Support Website 47

2.1 How can a Centre benefit from using the Teachers Support website? 47
2.2 How does a Centre apply for access to the Teacher Support website? 47
2.3 Terms and Conditions of the website 47
2.4 Copyright Conditions 48
2.5 Question Paper and Mark Scheme disclaimer 48
2.6 How can a user receive notification of a lost password? 48
2.7 How does a Centre create individual logins for the Teacher Support website 48
for its teachers?
3 Syllabus Booklets 49
3.1 What are Syllabus Booklets? 49
3.2 What are Specimen Papers and Specimen Mark Schemes? 49
3.3 When are Syllabus Booklets available? 49
3.4 How are Syllabus Booklets provided? 50
4 Estimated Entries 51
4.1 What are Estimated Entries? 51
4.2 Why is it essential to make Estimated Entries? 52
4.3 How can a Centre calculate numbers of Estimated Entries? 52
4.4 How and when to make Estimated Entries 52
4.5 What if a Centre can’t use the electronic Estimated Entry Form? 52
5 CAMEO 53
5.1 What is CAMEO? 53
5.2 How does CAMEO work? 53
5.3 What user support is given to Centres? 54
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6 CIE Direct 55
6.1 What is CIE Direct? 55
6.2 How can a Centre benefit from using CIE Direct? 55
6.3 How does a Centre use CIE Direct? 56
7 Final Entries 57
7.1 What are Final Entries? 58
7.2 How to make Final Entries 58
7.3 Entries for Group Awards 59
7.4 Viewing Entries Online 59
7.5 Confirmation of Entries 60
7.6 Late Entries and Entry Amendments 60
7.7 Withdrawing an Entry 61
7.8 Retake Candidate Entries 61
7.9 Unauthorised Entries 62
7.10 Transferred Candidates 62
7.11 How much do Final Entries cost? 62
7.12 Will CIE refund entry fees? 63
7.13 GCE AS & A Level Staged Assessments 63
8 Timetables 64
8.1 What is a Timetable? 64
8.2 How does CIE construct a Timetable? 64
8.3 Using the Timetable 65
9 Timetable Deviations 66
9.1 What are the regulations that govern the timetabling of CIE examinations? 66
9.2 What are the acceptable and unacceptable reasons for a Timetable 67
Deviation?
9.3 How to apply for a Timetable Deviation 68
9.4 Supervision of candidates for whom a Timetable Deviation has been 68
approved
10 Access Arrangements 69
10.1 Under what circumstances can a Centre apply for an Access Arrangement? 69
10.2 What are the principles that govern the awarding of an Access Arrangement? 70
10.3 How does a Centre apply for an Access Arrangement? 70
11 Examination Materials, Stationery and Question Paper Despatches 71

11.1 What materials are contained in each despatch? 72
12 Forecast Grades 75
12.1 What is a Forecast Grade? 75
12.2 Why should Centres submit Forecast Grades? 75
12.3 How should Centres submit Forecast Grades? 76
13 Accreditation of Coursework Assessors 77

13.1 What is CIE’s definition of Coursework? 77
13.2 What is meant by Accreditation of Coursework Assessors? 77
13.3 How do Centres advise CIE of the details of accredited teachers? 77
13.4 Which syllabuses and components require a teacher to be accredited? 78
13.5 How does a teacher gain coursework accreditation? 79
13.6 What are the guidelines for submitting coursework accreditation materials to 79
CIE?
13.7 What are the financial arrangements for the accreditation of teachers? 80
13.8 What training materials can be purchased from CIE? 80
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14 Internally Assessed Marks 82

14.1 What is an Internally Assessed Mark? 82
14.2 Why do Centres need to submit Internally Assessed Marks? 82
14.3 How should Centres submit Internally Assessed Marks? 83
14.4 Can candidates carry forward IGCSE and GCE O Level Internally Assessed 84
Marks?
15 Submission of Coursework Samples to CIE 85

15.1 What is CIE’s definition of coursework? 85
15.2 What are the procedures for selecting samples of coursework? 86
15.3 What are the procedures for submitting samples of coursework to CIE? 86
15.4 What coursework materials do Centres need to retain? 88
15.5 Does CIE return coursework to Centres? 88
15.6 Can a candidate resubmit coursework in a subsequent examination session? 89
16 Conduct of Examinations 90
16.1 Preparation for the examinations 90
16.2 Conducting an examination session 91
16.3 After the examination 92
17 Special Consideration 93
17.1 Under what circumstances can a Centre apply for Special Consideration? 93
17.2 What are the principles that govern the awarding of Special Consideration? 93
17.3 How does a Centre apply for Special Consideration? 94
18 Malpractice 95
18.1 What is Malpractice? 95
18.2 What should Centres do if a suspected Malpractice case is identified? 96
18.3 What action will CIE take in the event of suspected Malpractice? 96
18.4 Can Centres appeal against the decisions of the CIE Malpractice Committee? 96
19 Despatch of Scripts 97
19.1 When must scripts be despatched? 97
19.2 Packing of scripts 98
19.3 Despatch of scripts 99
19.4 Despatch of Checkpoint Scripts 100
20 Results 101
20.1 What are results online? 102
20.2 What results documentation is provided? 102
20.3 What feedback documentation is provided for Checkpoint? 103
20.4 What are the procedures for checking and issuing results? 104
20.5 How are syllabus grades reported on results? 104
20.6 How are Group Award results calculated and reported? 106
20.7 How do Centres apply for additional sets of results? 107
20.8 What should Centres do if they wish to make an enquiry about results that 108
have been issued?
20.9 What should Centres do if the Centre Name or a Candidate Name is reported 108
incorrectly on results?
20.10 How can Centres arrange for copies of results to be sent to other institutions? 108
21 Enquiries about Examination Results 109

21.1 What is an Enquiry about Examination Results? 109
21.2 How to request an Enquiry about Examination Results 109
21.3 What Enquiry about Examination Results services are available? 110
21.4 Enquiries about Examination Results Fees 111
21.5 How long does it take to process an Enquiry about Examination Results? 111
21.6 Outcomes of Enquiries about Examination Results 112
21.7 Appeals 112
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22 Certificates 113
22.1 What are the conditions of issue for Certificates? 114
22.2 What Certificates are issued for each CIE qualification? 114
22.3 What should Centres do if the Centre Name or a Candidate Name is reported 116
incorrectly on a Certificate?
22.4 Can Certificate information be amended at the request of a Centre or 116
Candidate?
22.5 Damaged or lost Certificates 116
23 Reports on the Examination 117

23.1 What are Reports on the Examination? 117
23.2 How are they provided? 118
24 Certifying Statements, Early Information and Verification of Results 119

24.1 What is a Certifying Statement? 119
24.2 How to apply for a Certifying Statement 119
24.3 Certifying Statement fees 120
24.4 How long does it take for a Certifying Statement to be issued? 121
24.5 Early Information 121
24.6 Verification of Results 121
SECTION C
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Jargon Buster 122
SECTION D
Form 1 Candidate Transfer Request Form – use this form if you have a candidate
who wishes to transfer to another CIE registered Centre.
Form 2 Candidate Transfer Confirmation Form – complete this form if you are
accepting a candidate who is transferring from another CIE registered Centre.
Form 3 Supplementary Forecast Grade Form (F1) – use this form if you have extra
candidates not listed on your pre-printed Forecast Grade Forms. Complete a
new form for each syllabus.
Form 4 HIGCSE / IGCSE Accredited Coursework Assessors (CTF001) – use this

form to inform CIE of which accredited Teachers are undertaking the school
based assessments.
Form 5 Coursework Address Labels (URL003) - use these labels when despatching
coursework samples and other documentation to CIE.
Form 6 Coursework Identification Labels (CWL001) – use these labels to identify

each piece of coursework or project to be sent to an examiner or moderator.
Form 7 0400 IGCSE Art & Design Coursework Identification Labels (CWL002) –
use these labels to identify 0400 Art and Design coursework samples.
Form 8 Supplementary Internal Assessment Mark Sheet (MS1) – use this form if
you have extra candidates not listed on your pre printed Internal Assessment
Mark Sheets. Complete a new form for each component.
Form 9 Application for a Timetable Deviation Form (INT/E24) – use this form to
apply for a timetable deviation or to notify CIE of additional timetable sessions.
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Form 10 Application Form for Access Arrangements for Permanently Disabled

Candidates (FORM AA (PHC))
Form 11 Application Form for Special Arrangements for Candidates with a

Shortfall in Coursework (FORM SC (SIC))
Form 12 Application Form for Special Arrangements – Notification of Lost

Coursework (FORM SC(NLC))
Form 13A Writer/Scribe Cover Sheet (FORM AA (AMA)) – attach this form to the front
of every script for candidates using a write/scribe.
Form 13B Word Processor Cover Sheet (FORM AA (AMA)) – attach this form to the
front of every script for candidates using a word processor.
Form 14 Transcription Cover Sheet (FORM AA (TRA)) – attach this form to the front
of every script for candidates providing a transcript of their answers.
Form 15 Application Form for Special Consideration (FORM SC)
Form 16 Notice to Candidates (NTC001) – display this notice inside and outside the
examination room for candidates to read before entering an examination.
Form 17 Checklist for Invigilators – this checklist summarises the most essential
actions for the invigilation of examinations.
Form 18 A Brief Guide to Invigilating Practical Examinations – this guide provides

instructions on invigilating practical examinations.
Form 19 Instructions to Invigilators of Multiple-Choice Papers – these instructions

are for the invigilation of multiple-choice examinations.
Form 20 Supplementary Attendance Register - use this form if you have extra
candidates not listed on your pre-printed Attendance Registers. Complete a
new form for each examination.
Form 21 Supplementary Multiple Choice Answer Sheet – use this form if you have
extra candidates who do not have a pre-printed Multiple Choice Answer Sheet.
Form 22 Malpractice Report Form – use this form to report any cases of malpractice.
Form 23 DHL Global Forwarding Address Labels – use these labels when
despatching parcels by Air Freight to CIE.
Form 24 Address Labels – use these labels when despatching parcels to CIE by
courier.
Form 25 Comments on the Examination Form (ECF001) – you can use this form to
provide CIE with comments on each examination.
Form 26 Return of IGCSE and/or HIGCSE Art and Design Work Form (ARF003) –
use this form if you require HIGCSE or IGCSE Art & Design coursework to be
returned.
Form 27 Enquiries about Examination Results Application Form (INT FORM E)
Form 28 Enquiries about Examination Results Candidate Consent Form
Form 29 Certifying Statement Application Form
Form 30 Early Information Application Form
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Form 31 Results Verification Application Form
Form 32 Centre Contact Details Form – use this form to inform CIE of any changes to
your Centre’s contact details.
Form 33 Request for Change of Qualification/Syllabus Eligibility Form – use this

form to request a change to your Centre’s eligibilities.
Form 34 IGCSE Modern Languages Cassette Card
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Administrative Guide is to assist Examinations Officers with the administration of CIE
examinations. The document specifically concentrates on the role of the Examinations Officer and
provides detailed information and guidance on the administrative procedures that need to be carried out.
The Administrative Guide should be read in conjunction with the CIE Handbook for Centres 2010, which
specifies the regulations that govern all CIE qualifications.
The qualifications that are covered by this document are:
• GCE Ordinary Level (O Level);
• GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS Level);
• GCE Advanced Level (A Level);
• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE);
• Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE);
• Checkpoint.
Please note that details of the Cambridge Primary Programme can be found in a separate administrative
guide and on the Primary website: https://primary.cie.org.
This document also covers the following CIE Group Awards:

• Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma (AICE Diploma);
• International Certificate of Education (ICE).
The Administrative Guide has been designed with a view to supporting both new and experienced
Examinations Officers. It provides a high level view of the examinations process and a detailed description
of the procedures that need to be followed.
You will see that the document is divided into the following sections:
• Section A provides information on administrative dates and deadlines. The ‘Timeline’ that is provided
for each session gives a high level view of when key administrative activities take place. The ‘Diary of
Key Dates and Activities’ provides a far more detailed view of the dates that transactions between CIE
and Centres take place. It also gives advice to Examinations Officers on activities that they should
start to plan for the following month.
• Section B provides a detailed step by step guide through each administration process. The various
chapters are presented more or less in the order in which each task occurs in the examination
process.
• Section C contains a Jargon Buster of words and phrases that may not be familiar to you.
• Section D contains a copy of every administrative document that you might need. These forms may
be photocopied for use as required. The Administrative Guide is in a bound format to make
photocopying easier.
The Administrative Guide describes the administrative responsibilities of Examinations Officers from
Cambridge International Centres. If your Centre is attached or affiliated to a Cambridge International
Centre you should note that you are required to comply with any additional local arrangements stipulated
by your ‘Parent’ Centre.
CIE reserves the right to amend or vary the provisions of the Administrative Guide at any time. Such
amendments will be notified to Centres in a circular and will have immediate effect unless otherwise stated.
CIE retains to itself the interpretation of the provisions in the Administrative Guide and its circulars.
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SECTION A
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Timeline of Key Activities - JUNE 2010 General Qualifications Examination Session
For more detailed information you should refer to the Diary of Key Dates and Activities
Key = Deadlines for the despatch of Materials and Information from CIE to Centres. Deadlines for the despatch of Materials and Information from Centres to CIE.
2008 2009 2010

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Examination
Period
April 08 Sep 09 Feb/Mar/Apr 10
Despatch of Despatch of Despatch of Statements of
Syllabus Final Entry
Booklets Timetable
Feb 10 April 10 Early Aug Mid Oct 10

Despatch of Despatch of 10 Despatch of
Early Question Question Release of Certificates
Papers Papers Results
Mid March 10 Late April 10
10
Despatch of Despatch of
Admin 1 Admin 2
Materials Materials
By 15 Oct By 21 Feb 10 By 30 Apr 10 Immediately after the By 30 Sep 10

09 Centres Centres submit examination Centres submit
Centres submit Final Forecast Grades Centres despatch Scripts Enquiries about
submit Entries and Coursework Results
Estimated Marks
Entries
Within 7 days of the

By 21 Jan 10 By 7 May 10
examination
Centres submit Access Centres despatch
Centres submit Special
Arrangement Applications Coursework
Consideration
Samples
Applications
Timeline of Key Activities - OCTOBER 2010 HIGCSE Examination Session
Key = = Deadlines for the despatch of Materials and Information from CIE to Centres. Deadlines for the despatch of Materials and Information from Centres to CIE.
2008 2009 2010 2011

May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Examination
Period
April 08 Mar 10 June/July 10 Early Aug 10
Despatch of Despatch of Despatch of Despatch of Early
Syllabus Final Statements of Question Papers
Booklets Timetable Entry
Aug 10 Early Dec 10 Mid Mar 11

Despatch of Release of Despatch of
Question Results Certificates
Papers
Mid Aug 10
Despatch of
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Admin 1 and 2
Materials
By 15 Oct 09 By 12 June 10 By 15 Oct 10 Immediately after the By 26 Feb 11

Centres Centres Centres submit examination Centres submit
submit submit Final Forecast Grades Centres despatch Scripts Enquiries about
Estimated Entries and Coursework Results
Entries Marks
By 1 May 10 By 21 Oct 10 Within 7 days of the

Centres submit Access Centres despatch examination
Arrangement Applications Coursework Centres submit Special
Samples Consideration
Applications
Timeline of Key Activities - NOVEMBER 2010 General Qualifications Examination Session
2008 2009 2010 2011

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Examination
Period
April 08 Mar 10 Aug/Sep/Oct 10
Despatch of Despatch of Despatch of Statements of
Syllabus Final Entry
Booklets Timetable
Sept 10 Mid Jan 11 Late Mar 11

July/Aug 10 Despatch of
Despatch of Despatch of Release of
Question Results Certificates
Early Question
Papers Papers
Late Sept 10
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Despatch of
Admin 1 and 2
Materials
By 30 April 10 By 16 Aug 10 By 31 Oct 10 Immediately after the By 26 Feb 11

Centres Centres Centres submit examination Centres submit
submit submit Final Forecast Grades Centres despatch Scripts Enquiries
Estimated Entries and Coursework about Results
Entries Marks
By 1 July 10 By 7 Nov 10 Within 7 days of the

Centres submit Access Centres examination
Arrangement Applications despatch Centres submit Special
Coursework Consideration
Samples Applications
Timeline of Key Activities - CHECKPOINT 2010 Examination Sessions
2009 2010
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
May 20010 Test
Session May May/Jun 10
Early Apr 10 Test Despatch of
Despatch of Period performance
Early Mar 10 QPs and 16 April feedback
Despatch of Admin
Materials
to
Statements of
Entries 7 May
Immediately after
By 21 Feb 10 the examination
Centres submit Centres despatch
Final Entries scripts
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October 2010 Test
Session Early Sept 10 Oct
Despatch of Test
By 15 Oct 09 Statements of Period Nov/Dec 10
Centres submit Entry, Question Despatch of
Estimated Papers and 15 Oct
performance
Entries Admin Materials to feedback
5 Nov
By 21 Sep 10 Immediately after
Centres the examination
submit Final Centres despatch
Entries scripts
Diary of Key Dates and Activities
January 2010
(The information below is applicable to all CIE General Qualifications unless specifically stated otherwise.)
Key = = Deadlines for the despatch of Materials and Information from CIE to Centres.
= Deadlines for the despatch of Materials and Information from Centres to CIE.
Date May/June Session October/November Session Checkpoint Session
21 GCE and IGCSE deadline for receipt of

applications for Access Arrangements for
permanently disabled candidates (Form 10
AA (PHC)) requiring modified question
papers for the June 2010 Examinations.
Mid Provisional November 2009 session
January
examination results available online.
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27 GCE and IGCSE hardcopy Statements of
Results for November 2009 Examinations to
be with Centres for issue to candidates.
Other activities to be thinking about in January

October/November 2009 Examination Session
• If you have not received your hardcopy GCE and IGCSE results by the end of January 2010 you should contact your local Courier office immediately.
• The GCE and IGCSE results available to Centres via the secure website may be issued to candidates immediately.
May/June 2010 Examination Session

• You are reminded that the closing date for final entries is next month (21 February 2010). Ideally, you should be aiming to submit your entries to CIE well
before this date to allow time to make any entry amendments before the entry deadline.
• You are reminded that the deadline for receipt of applications for GCE/IGCSE Access Arrangements for permanently disabled candidates is 21 February
2010. CIE may not be able to process any applications received after this date.
February 2010
1 GCE and IGCSE Entry Receipt period starts Deadline for submission by Centres of draft
for June 2010 Examinations. Question Papers and Mark Schemes for
November 2010 IGCSE/AS School-based
Assessments.
6 GCE Early Practical Question Papers and
Instructions (excluding Science Practicals) for
the June 2010 Examinations despatched to
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Centres based on Estimated Entries.
IGCSE Early Question Papers and
Instructions for June 2010 examination
despatched to Centres, based on Estimated
Entries.
15 Deadline for submission of Candidate Name
changes for the October/November 2009
session.
21 GCE and IGCSE deadline for receipt of Deadline for receipt of Final Entries for May
completed Entries for May/June 2010 2010 Test Period.
Examination, including re-sits. Entries and/or
amendments received after this date will be
subject to a Late Entry Fee.
GCE and IGCSE deadline for receipt of all
other applications for Access Arrangements
for permanently disabled candidates (Form
10 AA(PHC)) for the June 2010
Examinations.
February 2010 continued
22 Beginning of First Level Late Entry Fees (22

February – 20 March) (June 2010 Session).
26 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Enquiries about
Results for October and November 2010
Examinations. All enquiries must be made on
Form E, copies of which are supplied with
Statements of Results.
27 Despatch to Centres of Assessment Record
Folders for IGCSE Information and
Communication Technology Practical papers
(0417/02 and 0417/03) and GCE AS & A
Level Applied Information and
Communication Technology (9713/02 and
9713/04) for June 2010 session.
28 Please note that throughout late February E3 Entry Instruction Booklet for HIGCSE
and March, GCE and IGCSE Statements of (October 2010) despatched to Centres.
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Entry and Candidate Entry Lists for June HIGCSE Basedata (October 2010) available
2010 Examinations will be despatched to on CIE Direct.
Centres for checking. HIGCSE Final Timetable despatched to
Centres (October 2010) and posted on CIE
Direct.
GCE and IGCSE Final Timetables for
November 2010 despatched to Centres and
posted on CIE Direct.
Other activities to be thinking about in February

• You should ensure that all candidate names are correct on results documentation in preparation for the despatch of Certificates next month. Any
requests to amend candidate names received after 15 February 2010 are subject to an additional administrative fee.
• You should ensure that all requests for Enquiries about Results are submitted before the published deadlines. CIE will not accept requests received after
these dates. You are also reminded that your Centre will be invoiced for result enquiry fees and that you should not enclose payment with your result
enquiry application.
February 2010 continued

• The deadline for final entries is 21 February 2010. If you use CAMEO to produce your entry files, you should validate your entry data before sending it to
CIE by producing Statements of Entry from CAMEO and asking candidates to verify their details.
• Any entries and/or amendments received after the entry closing date are subject to Late Entry Fees.
• CIE will despatch Statements of Entry to Centres within two weeks of processing the entry data. If you have not received entry confirmation from CIE
within this two week period, you should contact CIE.
• You are reminded that the Practical Question Paper materials and instructions that you will receive this month must be stored in a secure area until the
relevant examination. You should check that you have all of the materials you require and contact CIE immediately if there are any problems.
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March 2010

1 Beginning of June 2010 IGCSE Oral and
Practical Examination Period (1 March –
30 April).
7 Despatch of May 2010 Statements of Entry
and Candidate Entry Lists.
15 GCE and IGCSE Administrative Despatch 1 HIGCSE, GCE and IGCSE Certificates for
to Centres includes: the October/November 2009 Examinations
• Forecast Grade Forms (F1) despatched to Centres.
• Internal Assessment Mark Sheets (MS1)
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• Additional Materials List
• Examination Stationery
• Attendance Registers (for School-based
Assessments only)
• Bar-coded Labels (for School-based
Assessments only).
All materials are for the June 2010
Examination.
Mid GCE and IGCSE Provisional Timetable for the
March
June 2011 Examinations is available on CIE
Direct.
21 Beginning of Second Level Late Entry Fees
(21 March – 3 April) (June 2010 Session).
Late IGCSE Information and Communication
March
Technology Practical Papers (0417/02 and
0417/03) despatched to Centres for June
2010 session (via CIE Direct).
March 2010 continued
Other activities to be thinking about in March

• You should check your Certificates carefully and inform CIE of any discrepancies immediately.
• You are reminded that the deadline for receipt of replacement Certificate requests is 30 April 2010.

• Remind Teachers that they will be required to provide Internally Assessed Marks and Forecast Grades in April.
• You should check the contents of the Administrative Despatch 1 received this month and contact CIE immediately if any materials are missing.
• A second Administrative Despatch will be sent to you in April. This despatch will include GCE and IGCSE Attendance Registers, Bar-coded Script
Packet Labels, (Question Papers and Multiple Choice Answer Sheets (MS4s) in separate dispatch).
• On receipt of ‘Checkpoint’ Statement of Entries, Centres must check these carefully and inform CIE of any discrepancies immediately.
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April 2010
1 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Nomination of

Oral Examiner forms for A/AS Level
Languages other than English Speaking
Tests for June 2010 Examination.
Beginning of Speaking Test Examination
Period for A/AS Level Languages other than
English Speaking Tests for June 2010
(1 April – 1 June).
Early Beginning of June 2010 IGCSE Information
April
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and CommunicationTechnology (0417/02
and 0417/03) Practical Examination Period.
3 Despatch of Checkpoint materials:
• Question Papers
• Attendance Registers
• Bar-coded Labels
for May 2010 Test Session.
4 Beginning of Third Level Late Entry Fees (4 –
17 April) (June 2010 Session).
16 Beginning of Checkpoint May 2010 Test
Period (16 April – 7 May).
17 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Timetable
Deviation Form 9 (E.24) and entry
amendments for June 2010.
Despatch of Question Papers and Multiple
Choice Answer Sheets (MS4s)
All materials are for June 2010 Examination.
April 2010 continued
27 GCE and IGCSE Administrative Despatch 2

to Centres includes:
All materials are for June 2010 Examination.
30 Despatch of GCE and IGCSE Subject Syllabuses and Support Materials on CD-ROM for
2012.
Deadline for receipt at CIE of GCE and HIGCSE, GCE and IGCSE Examiner Reports
IGCSE Forecast Grades, Internal (SR (I)) on the November 2009
Assessment Mark Sheets (MS1) and Examinations despatched to Centres on
Working Mark Sheets for June 2010 Syllabuses and Support Materials CD-ROM.
Examination. (Please note that the deadlines
for receipt at CIE of MS1 Mark Sheets,
Working Mark Sheets and recorded samples
for IGCSE Foreign Language and First
Language Spanish and AS/A Level
Tests are in May (IGCSE) and June (AS/A)).
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Deadline for Practical Examination in Food Deadline for requesting from CIE missing
and Nutrition (6065/02) for June 2010 certificates for the October/November 2009
session. session.
Deadline for receipt at CIE of IGCSE Return
of Artwork Form (June 2010 Examination).
Deadline for receipt at CIE of project work for
Computer Studies (0420 and 7010) and
Computing (9691) from Centres (June 2010
Examination).
End of June 2010 IGCSE Oral and Practical
Examination Period (1 March – 30 April).
Deadline for receipt at CIE of 9704 and 0400
Art & Design coursework (June 2010
Examination).
April 2010 continued
Other activities to be thinking about in April

• Please note that the CIE office will be closed from 2 to 5 April 2010.
• Begin general preparation for upcoming May/June Examination session. In particular, make sure that all Invigilators have been appointed and have
received any training that is required. Additionally, make sure that all examination venues have been arranged and that all candidates have been
informed of the dates, times and examination venues.
• Coursework samples due to be submitted to CIE for moderation in May should be individually labelled, using the labels provided in Section D Form 6.
• At the beginning of April, you are required to submit Nomination of Oral Examiner Forms for AS and A Level Languages other than English Speaking
Tests.
• You should note that Test Cards and Teachers’ Notes Booklets for Speaking Tests must be stored in a secure place until the end of the Speaking Test
Examination period.
• At the end of April, you will receive your Administrative Materials and Question Papers. You should ensure that you have all the Question Papers
required for the May/June 2010 session and that they are stored in a secure place. If you have not received any of these materials by 06 May 2010, you
should contact CIE immediately.
• You should check that you have sufficient examination stationery. You can find details of the stationery items required for each question paper in the
Additional Materials list, which is included in the despatch of examination stationery.
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• The final deadline for receipt of entry amendments is 17 April 2010. CIE will not accept any entry amendments after this date.
• The deadline for receipt of applications for Timetable Deviations is 17 April 2010. CIE may not consider any applications after this date.
October 2010 Examination Session

• You are reminded that the deadline for the receipt of applications for HIGCSE Access Arrangements for permanently disabled candidates requiring
modified question papers is next month (01 May 2010). CIE may not be able to process any applications received after this date.
November 2010 Examination Session

• You are reminded that the deadline for the receipt of applications for GCE and IGCSE Access Arrangements for permanently disabled candidates
requiring modified question papers is next month (01 May 2010). CIE may not be able to process any applications received after this date.
Future Examination Sessions

• If you require additional copies of Syllabuses and Support Materials, you should return the customer order form enclosed with the Syllabuses and
Support Materials despatch.
May 2010
May Deadline for the receipt at CIE of Practical

Test Work for IGCSE Information and
Communication Technology (0417/02 and
0417/03) (June 2010 Examination)
1 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Applications for
Access Arrangements for permanently
disabled candidates (Form 10 AA (PHC))
requiring modified question papers for
HIGCSE Examinations (October 2010
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Examination) and November 2010 GCE and
IGCSE Examinations.
7 Deadline for receipt at CIE of GCE and End of Checkpoint May 2010 Test Period
IGCSE samples for moderation for June (16 April – 7 May).
2010 examination.
10 Beginning of Checkpoint period for
processing performance feedback to Centres
for May 2010 Test session (10 May to 11
June).
Mid Beginning of GCE and IGCSE June 2010 GCE and IGCSE Basedata for November
May
Examination Period. 2010 session available on CIE Direct.
15 Deadline for receipt at CIE of MS1 Mark
Sheets and recorded Samples for IGCSE
Foreign Languages and First Language
Spanish Speaking Tests for June 2010
Examinations.
16 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Checkpoint
scripts from May 2010 Test session.
May 2010 continued
31 Deadline for approval of IGCSE/AS School-

based Courses with a September 2010
teaching start.
Other activities to be thinking about in May

• After each examination, ensure that you keep all used question papers in a secure place for 24 hours after the examination has finished. After this
period, the papers may be returned to candidates and Teachers at the discretion of the Head of the Centre.
• Please ensure that all examination scripts are despatched to CIE promptly after checking. When despatching examination scripts to CIE, you should
check the contents of the script packet against the script packet label to ensure that the scripts are for the correct syllabus and component. You should
also ensure that the script packet contains a script for each candidate ticked as present on the Attendance Register and that the scripts are in candidate
number order.
• You are reminded that applications for Special Consideration must be sent to arrive at CIE within seven days of the last examination of the syllabus
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affected.

• You are reminded that the closing date for final HIGCSE entries is 12 June 2010. Ideally, you should be aiming to submit your entries to CIE well before
this date to allow time to make any entry amendments before the entry deadline.
• You are reminded that the deadline for the receipt of applications for HIGCSE Access Arrangements for permanently disabled candidates is next month
(12 June 2010). CIE may not be able to process any applications received after this date.
Future Examination Sessions

• You are reminded that the deadline for the approval of IGCSE/AS School-based courses with teaching starting in September 2010 is 31 May 2010.
June 2010
Please note that throughout June, HIGCSE

Statements of Entry and Candidate Entry
Lists for October 2010 Examinations will be
despatched to Centres for checking.
1 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Artwork for
6010/06, for June 2010 Examination.
End of June 2010 Speaking Test
Examination Period for A/AS Level
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Tests (1 April – 1 June).
7 Deadline for receipt at CIE of MS1 Mark
Sheets, Working Mark Sheets and recorded
samples for AS/A Level Languages other
than English (June 2010 Examination).
11 End of Checkpoint Period for processing
performance feedback to Centres for May
2010 Test Session (10 May to 11 June).
12 Deadline for receipt at CIE of completed
HIGCSE entry forms for October 2010
Examination.
Deadline for receipt at CIE of all HIGCSE
Applications for Access Arrangements for
permanently disabled candidates (Form 10
AA (PHC)) for October 2010 Examination.
13 Beginning of First Level Late Entry Fees for
HIGCSE entries (13 June – 10 July)
(October 2010 Session).
15 Deadline for receipt at CIE of 9704/01 and
9704/04 Artwork (June 2010 Examination).
June 2010 continued
Mid End of GCE and IGCSE June 2010 IGCSE Provisional Timetable (November
June
Examination Period. 2011 Examination) available on CIE Direct.
23 Deadline for receipt at CIE of all Applications

for Special Considerations for June 2010.
Other activities to be thinking about in June

period, the papers may be given to candidates and Teachers at the discretion of the Head of the Centre.
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number order.
affected.

• The deadline for final HIGCSE entries is 12 June 2010. If you use CAMEO to produce your entry files, you should validate your entry data before sending
it to CIE by producing Statements of Entry from CAMEO and asking candidates to verify their details.

• You are reminded that the deadline for receipt of applications for GCE/IGCSE Access Arrangements for permanently disabled candidates is 01 July 2010.
CIE may not be able to process any applications received after this date.
July 2010
11 Beginning of Second Level Late Entry Fees

for HIGCSE entries (11 – 24 July) (October
2010 Session).
15 Early Question Papers and Instructions and
Oral materials for November 2010
Examinations despatched to Centres based
on Estimated Entries.
25 Beginning of Third Level Late Entry Fees for
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HIGCSE entries (25 – 31 July) (October
2010 Session).
31 Deadline for receipt at CIE of any
amendments to HIGCSE entries (October
2010 Examination).
Other activities to be thinking about in July

• CIE may contact your Centre with urgent enquiries regarding candidate attendance or script discrepancies which if unresolved may lead to “No Result”
being issued. Please ensure that your contact details are up to date and that you check your post, email and telephones regularly and respond to these
enquiries as soon as possible.

• You are reminded that the closing date for entries is 16 August 2010 for first time entry candidates and 21 September 2010 for retake entry candidates.
Ideally, you should be aiming to submit your entries to CIE well before this date to allow time to make any entry amendments before the final entry
deadline of 30 September.
• You are reminded that the deadline for receipt of applications for GCE/IGCSE Access Arrangements for permanently disabled candidates is 16 August
2010. CIE may not be able to process any applications received after this date.
August 2010
Early Provisional May/June 2010 session Deadline for receipt of comments from
Aug
examination results available online. Centres on IGCSE Provisional Timetable
(November 2011 Examination).
1 Start of Entry Receipt period for November
2010 Examinations.
3 HIGCSE Early Question Papers and
Instructions despatched to Centres for
October 2010 session.
GCE and IGCSE Early Practicals Question
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Papers and Instructions and Oral materials
for November 2010 Examinations
despatched to Centres based on Estimated
Entries.
14 HIGCSE (October 2010) Administrative
Despatch to Centres includes:
• Forecast Grade Forms (F1)
• Additional Materials Booklets
• Examination Stationery.
August 2010 continued
16 Deadline for receipt of completed Entries Deadline for receipt of Final Entries for
(first time entry candidates only) for GCE and Checkpoint October 2010 Test Period.
IGCSE for November 2010. Entries and
subject to a late entry fee.
Question Papers despatched to Centres for
HIGCSE October 2010 session.
Deadline for receipt at CIE of Applications for
Access Arrangements for permanently
disabled candidates (Form 10 AA (PHC)) for
November 2010 GCE and IGCSE
Examinations.
17 Beginning of First Level Late Entry Fees for

first time entries (17 August – 6 September)
(November 2010 session)
Mid Provisional hardcopy GCE and IGCSE
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Aug
Statements of Results for June 2010
Examinations to be with Centres.
31 GCE and IGCSE Estimated Entry Forms (PE.1) for 2011 examinations despatched to
Centres.
E.3 Entry Instruction Booklets for GCE, IGCSE and Checkpoint for all 2011 sessions
despatched to Centres.
Final Timetable for June 2011 GCE and Despatch to Centres a letter with access Checkpoint Estimated Entry Forms for May
IGCSE Examinations despatched to Centres. codes for IGCSE Information and and October 2011 tests despatched to
Communication Technology Practical Papers Centres.
(0417/02 and 0417/03) for November 2010
session.
Admin Guide and CIE Handbook for Centres for 2010/2011 despatched to Centres.
August 2010 continued
Other activities to be thinking about in August
requests to amend candidate names received after 15 September 2010 are subject to an additional administrative fee.
• If you have not received your hardcopy results by mid August 2010 for GCE O Level, GCE AS & A Level, AICE Diploma, IGCSE and ICE, you should
contact your local Courier office immediately.
• The results available to Centres via the secure website in early August 2010 may be issued to candidates immediately.

• The deadline for final entries is 16 August 2010 for first time entry and 21 September 2010 for retake entries. If you use CAMEO to produce your entry
files, you should validate your entry data before sending it to CIE by producing Statements of Entry from CAMEO and asking candidates to verify their
details.
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September 2010
Early Please note that GCE and IGCSE Despatch of Checkpoint materials:
September
Statements of Entry and Candidate Entry • Statement of Entries
Lists for November 2010 Examinations will • Candidate Entry Lists
be despatched to Centres throughout for October 2010 Test Session.
September for checking.
1 Deadline for submission from Centres of draft Beginning of October 2010 HIGCSE Oral
Question Papers and Mark Schemes for and Practical Examination period
IGCSE/AS School-based Assessments for (1 – 30 September).
June 2011 session.
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first time entries (7 September – 30
September) (November 2010 Session).
9 Deadline for receipt of applications for
Timetable Deviations for October 2010
Examination.
15 Deadline for receipt of any Candidate Name Beginning of November 2010 IGCSE Oral
Changes at CIE (June 2010 Examination). and Practical examination period, and
IGCSE Art and Design 0400/01, 02, 03
examination period (15 September –
31 October).
19 Basedata for June 2011 General Basedata for Checkpoint 2011 sessions
Qualifications available to download from CIE available to download from CIE Direct.
Direct.
21 Deadline for receipt of completed Entries
(re-take candidates only) for GCE and
IGCSE for November 2010. Entries and
subject to a late entry fee.
IGCSE Information and Communication
Technology Practical Papers (0417/2 and
0417/3) despatched to Centres for
November 2010 session (via CIE Direct).
September 2010 continued

retake entries (22 September – 30
September) (November 2010 Session).
GCE and IGCSE Administrative Despatch 1:
• Forecast Grade Forms (F1)
• Additional Materials List
• Examination Stationery
23 GCE and IGCE Question Papers and

Multiple Choice Answer Sheets (MS4s)
despatched
26 Despatch of Checkpoint materials:
• Question Papers
for October 2010 Test Session.
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30 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Enquiries about End of October 2010 HIGCSE Oral and
Results for June 2010 Examinations. All Practical Examination period
enquiries must be made on Form E, copies of (1 – 30 September).
which are supplied with Statements of Deadline for receipt at CIE of project work
Results. for Computer Studies (7010/02) (November
2010 Examination) from Maldives ONLY.
Deadline for approval of IGCSE/AS School-
based Courses with a January 2011
teaching start.
Deadline for receipt at CIE of entry
amendments and Timetable Deviation forms
(E.24) for the November 2010
Examinations.
September 2010 continued
Other activities to be thinking about in September

requests to amend candidate names received after 15 September 2010 are subject to an additional administrative fee.

• You are reminded that any retake GCE/IGCSE entries for the November 2010 Examination received after 21 September will be subject to a Late Entry
Fee.
• The final deadline for receipt of entry amendments for November 2010 is 30 September 2010. CIE will not accept any entry amendments after this date.
• The deadline for receipt for Timetable Deviations for November 2010 is 30 September 2010. CIE may not consider any applications after this date.
• Begin general preparation for upcoming November 2010 Examination session. In particular, make sure that all Invigilators have been appointed and
have received any training that is required. Additionally, make sure that all examination venues have been arranged and that all candidates have been
informed of the dates, times and examination venues.
• Remind Teachers that they will be required to provide Internally Assessed Marks and Forecast Grades in October.
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• Coursework samples that are due to be submitted to CIE for moderation in October should be individually labelled using the labels provided in Section D
Form 6.
• At the beginning of October, you are required to submit Nomination of Oral Examiner Forms for Speaking Tests in AS and A Level Languages other than
English.
Examination Sessions in 2011

• Please let CIE know in writing if your Centre is planning to enter any new qualifications in the coming academic year. This will ensure that all despatches
sent to you contain relevant information.
• You will be required to nominate your Teachers who have been accredited as Coursework Assessors when you submit your estimated entries in
October. You should check that you have an accredited Coursework Assessor for every IGCSE and HIGCSE coursework component that you are
planning to enter candidates for. If you need additional Coursework Assessors, Teachers should apply to CIE following the guidelines that you can find
in Section B Chapter 13.
• If your Centre is required to pay the Annual Centre Registration Fee, you will be invoiced next month.
• You are reminded that the deadline for the approval of IGCSE/AS School-based courses with teaching starting in January 2011 is 30 September 2010.
October 2010
October Beginning of November 2010 IGCSE

Information and Communication Technology
(0417/02 and 0417/03) Practical Examination
Period.
1 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Nomination of
Oral Examiner Forms for A/AS Languages
other than English Speaking Tests for
November 2010 Examinations.
GCE and IGCSE Administrative Despatch 2:
Bar-coded Labels
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4 Beginning of October 2010 HIGCSE
Examination Period (4 – 22 October).
15 Beginning of Checkpoint October 2010 Test

Period (15 October – 5 November).
Mid GCE and IGCSE – Beginning of Period of

October
November 2010 Examinations
(12 October – 20 November).
October 2010 continued
15 GCE and IGCSE Certificates for the June Beginning of Examination Period for O Level Deadline for receipt of completed Estimated
2010 Examinations despatched to Centres. and A/AS Level Languages speaking tests, Entry forms for Checkpoint 2010 (all
other than English Speaking Tests for sessions).
November 20010
Deadline for receipt of completed Estimated Deadline for receipt of completed Estimated
Entry forms for GCE and IGCSE June 2011 Entry forms for GCE and IGCSE November
Examinations (used to despatch early 2011 Examinations (used to despatch early
Question Papers). Question Papers).
Deadline for receipt at CIE of completed
HIGCSE Internal Assessment Mark Sheets
(MS1) and Forecast Grade Forms (F1) for
the 2010 Examination.
Deadline for receipt at CIE of 9396/02
coursework and MS1s for November 2010
Examination.
21 Deadline for receipt at CIE of HIGCSE
School-based Assessment Samples for the
October 2010 Examination.
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22 End of October 2010 HIGCSE Examination
Period (4 – 22 October).
31 Syllabus and Support Materials CD-ROM, End of November 2010 IGCSE Oral and
including GCE and IGCSE Subject Reports Practical examination period, and IGCSE Art
(SR(I)) on the June 2010 Examinations, and Design 0400/01, 02, 03 examination
despatched to Centres. period (15 September – 31 October).
GCE and IGCSE deadline for receipt at CIE
of completed Forecast Grade Forms (F1),
Internal Assessment Mark Sheets (MS1) and
Working Mark Sheets (November 2010
Examination).
(Please note that the IGCSE deadline for the
receipt at CIE of Internal Assessment Mark
Sheets (MS1), Working Mark Sheets and
recorded samples for Speaking Tests for
Foreign Language syllabuses and First
Language Spanish for November 2010 is 15
November.
The Deadline for receipt of Internal
Assessment Mark Sheets (MS1), Working
Mark Sheets and recorded samples for GCE
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AS/A Level languages other than English
Speaking Tests (November 2010
Examinations) is the 22 November).
Deadline for Practical Examination in Food
and Nutrition (6065/02) and receipt of sample
scripts and marks, for November 2010
session.
HIGCSE and IGCSE deadline for receipt at
CIE of Return of Artwork form
(October/November 2010 Examinations).
Deadline for receipt at CIE of 9704/02 and
9704/03 coursework (November 2010
Examinations).
Deadline for receipt at CIE of project work for
Computer Studies (0420/02 and 7010/02
(7010/02 for ROW)) and Computing (9691/02
and 9691/04) (November 2010
Examination).
Other activities to be thinking about in October

• You should check your Certificates carefully and inform CIE of any discrepancies immediately.
• You are reminded that the deadline for receipt of replacement Certificate requests is next month (30 November 2010).

• At the beginning of October, you will receive your Administrative Materials and Question Papers. If you have not received these materials by 15 October
you should contact CIE immediately.
• You should ensure that you have all the Question Papers required for the November 2010 session and that they are stored in a secure place. You
should contact CIE immediately if anything is missing.
• You should check that you have sufficient examination stationery. You can find details of the stationery items required for each question paper in the
Additional Materials list, which is included in the despatch of examination stationery.
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• You should note that Test Cards and Teachers’ Notes Booklets for Speaking Tests must be stored in a secure place until the end of the Speaking Test
Examination period.
number order.
affected.
• On receipt of ‘Checkpoint’ Statement of Entries, Centres must check these carefully and inform CIE on any discrepancies immediately.
Examination Sessions in 2011

• If your Centre is required to pay the Annual Centre Registration Fee, you will receive an invoice this month. Please ensure that payment is made by the
end of October.
November 2010
1 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Artwork

(6010/06) for November 2010 Examinations,
with Working Mark Sheets and samples for
moderation.
5 End of Checkpoint October 2010 Test period
7 GCE and IGCSE deadline for receipt at CIE
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of samples for moderation for November
2010 Examination.
8 Beginning of Checkpoint Period for
processing performance feedback to Centres
for October 2010 Test session (8 November
to 3 December).
9 HIGCSE deadline for receipt of scripts from
October 2010 Examination.
Deadline for receipt at CIE of all Applications
for Special Consideration from October 2010
Examination.
12 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Checkpoint
scripts from October 2010 Test session.
Mid GCE and IGCSE – End of Period of
November
November 2010 Examinations.
November 2010 continued
15 IGCSE deadline for receipt at CIE of Internal

Assessment Mark Sheets (MS1), Working
Mark Sheets and recorded samples for
Speaking Tests for Foreign Language
syllabuses and First Language Spanish for
November 2010 Examination.
End of Examination Period for O Level and
A/AS Level Languages other than English
Speaking Tests for November 2010
20 Despatch of IGCSE Drama (0411/01) pre-
release material for June 2011 Examination.
22 Deadline for receipt of Internal Assessment
Mark Sheets (MS1), Working Mark Sheets
and recorded samples for GCE AS/A Level
languages other than English Speaking Tests
(November 2010 Examinations).
30 Deadline for receipt at CIE of requests for
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replacement Certificates for June 2010
Examination.
End Deadline for receipt of Practical Test work for
November
IGCSE Information and Communication
Technology (0417/02 and 0417/03)
(November 2010 Examination).
Other activities to be thinking about in November

number order.
affected.
December 2010
Early Provisional HIGCSE examination results

Dec
available online (October 2010 Examination).
3 End of Checkpoint Period for processing
performance feedback to Centres for
October 2010 Test session (8 November to
3 December).
10 Deadline for receipt at CIE of 9704/01 and
9704/04 Artwork (November 2010
Examination).
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Deadline for receipt at CIE for all Applications
for Special Consideration from November
2010 Examination.
Mid HIGCSE deadline for receipt of hardcopy
Dec
Statements of Results at Centres (October
2010 Examinations).
Other activities to be thinking about in December

• CIE may contact your Centre with urgent enquiries regarding candidate attendance or script discrepancies which, if unresolved, may lead to “No Result”
being issued. Please ensure that your contact details are up to date and that you check your post, email and telephones regularly and respond to these
enquiries as soon as possible.
• If you have not received your hardcopy HIGCSE results by mid December 2010, you should contact your local Courier office immediately.
• Please note that the CIE office will be closed from 25 to 28 December 2010.
• The HIGCSE results available to Centres via the secure website in early December 2010 may be issued to candidates immediately.
December 2010 continued
• You are reminded that the deadline for receipt of applications for GCE/IGCSE Access Arrangements for permanently disabled candidates is
21 February 2011 (i.e. the deadline for receipt at CIE of completed entries for the May/June 2011 Examination), with the exception of Braille and modified
papers, for which the deadline is 21 January 2011. CIE may not be able to process any applications received after this date.
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SECTION B
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2010 | Part 1 Contacting CIE
1 CONTACTING CIE
Key Points
• CIE takes great care to provide Heads of Centres, Examinations Officers and
Teachers with all of the information they require to deliver CIE qualifications.
However, we appreciate this information may not always be readily available so we
have an established CIE Customer Services Team to provide quick and accurate
responses to customer enquiries.
• The contact details for CIE Customer Services are as follows:
Customer Services
University of Cambridge International Examinations
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 553554
Fax: +44 1223 553558
Email: international@cie.org.uk
• A quick method of obtaining up to date information about CIE is via the CIE website
at www.cie.org.uk.
1.1 What do CIE Customer Services provide?

CIE Customer Services is a team of staff dedicated to providing quick and accurate responses to
customer enquiries. The team is able to receive enquiries from Centres submitted by telephone,
email, fax or letter and aims to respond to all enquiries within 2 working days of receipt.
The Customer Services team can be contacted between 7.45a.m. and 7.15p.m. (UK time) Monday to
Friday.
1.2 How do Centres contact CIE?

By telephone
CIE Customer Services should be contacted on +44 1223 553554. To assist us in providing a
response to your enquiry you will be asked for your Centre Number, your name and the nature of your
enquiry. If you are enquiring about a specific syllabus, we will also ask you for the syllabus number.
Customer Services may be able to provide an answer to your enquiry immediately.
By email
Centres may send enquiries by email to international@cie.org.uk. In order to ensure that your queries
are dealt with promptly it is essential that you include your Centre Number in the Subject Title of the
email. You should also include the following information in the text of your message:
• Centre Name and Number;

• Name of the member of staff sending the message.
Customer Services will provide a response within 2 working days, either a full response or an
acknowledgement of receipt if further information is required.
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Key Rule
• Confidential administrative files, such as Entry Files produced by CAMEO or Excel
spreadsheets, should not be attached to emails as this is not a secure form of communication.
These must be submitted using CIE Direct which is a secure website.
By fax
Faxes should be sent to CIE Customer Services on +44 1223 553558. To assist in providing a
response to your enquiry you will need to provide:
• Centre Name and Number;
• Name of the member of staff sending the message.
By letter
Letters from Centres to CIE should normally be signed by the Head of Centre or designated deputy
and addressed to:
Customer Services
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
1.3 What information can be obtained from the CIE website?

The main CIE website can be accessed at www.cie.org.uk. The following information can be obtained
from the CIE website:
• Background information on CIE;
• Latest news and events;
• A description of qualifications and awards offered by CIE;
• The facility to download syllabuses, specimen papers and timetables in PDF format;
• Information on teacher training offered by CIE;
• Information on how to join teacher discussion groups;
• Access to CIE Direct (password required). You can find more information on CIE Direct in
Section B, Part 6 of this Administrative Guide.
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1.4 Providing information and materials to CIE

If you are providing information or materials in hard copy to CIE, they should be sent to one of the
addresses shown below:

1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
or

Cambridge Assessment DC10
Hill Farm Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge
CB22 4FZ
United Kingdom
The following table shows which items should be returned to which address. Address labels or
envelopes will be provided each session to ensure the correct address is used.
Item Address to be sent to
Customer Service and Centre Support communications 1 Hills Road, Cambridge

Request for Change of Qualification/Syllabus Eligibility Form 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Estimated Entries 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Final Entries and Amendments 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Transferred Candidate Forms 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Timetable Deviation Application Form 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Special Arrangement Applications 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Forecast Grade Forms (F1) Cambridge Assessment DC10
Coursework Accreditation Materials 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Internal Assessment Marksheets (MS1) Cambridge Assessment DC10
Coursework Samples Cambridge Assessment DC10
Special Consideration Applications 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Examination Scripts Cambridge Assessment DC10
Reports on Examination Irregularities 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Reports on Malpractice 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Reports on Late Arrivals 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Comments on the Examination Form 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Request for the Return of IGCSE and/or HIGCSE Art and Design Cambridge Assessment DC10
Work Form
Enquiries about Examination Results 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Returned certificates 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Certifying Statement Applications/ 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
Early Information/Verification of Results
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2010 | Part 2 Teacher Support Website
2 TEACHER SUPPORT WEBSITE
Key Point
• The Teacher Support website is a password protected curriculum resource bank for
teachers of Cambridge syllabuses.
2.1 How can a Centre benefit from using the Teacher Support
website?
The Teacher Support website (http://teachers.cie.org.uk) contains valuable resources for teachers
including:
• Past question papers;
• Mark Schemes, Grade Thresholds and Examiner Reports - a growing online archive;
• Schemes of Work - suggested teaching programmes and teaching activities;
• Online Discussion Forums - a place for Teachers to share ideas, resources, questions and
answers;
• Online IGCSE science practicals and videos.
• Information on training courses and links to online course booking.
• Frequently asked questions;
2.2 How does a Centre apply for access to the Teacher Support
website?
The Teacher Support website is available to all Cambridge International Centres and
Attached/Affiliated Centres. Full International Centres can apply for access by nominating a teacher
support co-ordinator who should visit www.cie.org.uk and navigate to Contact Us. Complete the
enquiry form and select ‘Teacher Support website’ as the enquiry subject. Please state that you wish
to apply for access to the Teacher Support website in the body of the message.
Centres who are attached or affiliated to British Council offices should contact their local British
Council office for access. All other Attached/Affiliated Centres should contact their distributor Centre
to arrange for access.
Further details about access to the Teacher Support website can be found in the F.A.Q section on CIE
Online.
2.3 Terms and Conditions of the website

Access to the Teacher Support website is only available to teachers and staff at University of
Cambridge International Centres and Attached/Affiliated Centres and must not be given to students or
individuals who are not employed by your Centre.
All users of the Teacher Support website must have their own individual login and password, which
must not be shared with anyone else.
It is important to note that for certain features of the website, including participation in the discussion
forums, the uploading of shareable resources and applying for places on training events, the user’s
name will be used automatically.
If a teacher leaves the employment of a Centre, their access to the Teacher Support site must be
suspended and it is the Centres’ responsibility to ensure this is done.
Failure to comply with these conditions may lead to an individual’s access and the Centre’s access to
the Teacher Support site being suspended.
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2.4 Copyright Conditions

The Teacher Support Website has two types of content, that created by UCLES and that created by
users of the site (User Created Content) and made available on the Shared Resources pages.
All material, apart from the User Created Content on the Shared Resources pages, is made available
on the following conditions:
You may print extracts from the Site or any of its pages for your personal use or to assist in
preparing students at a school for an examination provided by UCLES, but not for any other
purpose; and,
You may make a temporary copy of these pages for the purposes of viewing the pages with
browser software, but re-publication, alteration, transmission, resale or redistribution in any form
or by any means is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of UCLES of 1 Hills
Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, United Kingdom. University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate, Cambridge International Examinations and their respective logos are trade marks of
the University of Cambridge.
A full copy of the Terms and Conditions of use can be found at

http://teachers.cie.org.uk/terms_conditions
2.5 Question Paper and Mark Scheme disclaimer
Past question papers and mark schemes are published as an aid to teachers, to indicate the
requirements of the examination. The mark schemes show the basis on which Examiners were initially
instructed to award marks, but do not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an
Examiners' meeting before marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose
from these discussions will be recorded in the published Report on the Examination.
Please note the following:

The answers provided in the mark schemes are the ones looked for by examiners and, therefore,
the most useful for teaching purposes. However they are not necessarily the only answers given
credit on the occasion of a particular examination. Alternative wording to that given can often be
acceptable.
CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with either the past question
papers or these mark schemes.
2.6 How can a user receive notification of a lost password?

Users who have forgotten their passwords should ask the Teacher Support Site coordinator in their
Centre to reset their password.
2.7 How does a Centre create individual logins for the Teacher
Support website for its teachers?
The Teacher Support Coordinator at the Centre must create individual logins for their teachers by
accessing the administration pages of the website at http://teachers.cie.org.uk/admin or by logging in
and clicking on the “admin” tab on the navigation bar and then on the “Add a New User” tab in the
admin area. A user manual is available from the admin page of the Teacher Support website
containing detailed instructions about how to do this.
Key Rule
• All teachers at your Centre should have their own individual login and password which must
not be shared with anyone else, and which must be removed when they leave your
employment.
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2010 | Part 3 Syllabus Booklets
3 SYLLABUS BOOKLETS
Key Points
• Syllabuses provide detailed information required for teaching a specific subject.
• Syllabuses are published two years before the examination session to which they
apply.
• The syllabuses are provided by CD-ROM or, if unable to access the CD-ROM, as
hard copy.
3.1 What are Syllabus Booklets?

A Syllabus Booklet is a document that provides all the information the teacher needs to deliver the
subject and prepare candidates for examination. This information is generally broken down into the
following sections, although this may vary slightly dependent on the subject:
• Introduction – a general overview of the subject and the assessment;
• Aims – a summary of the educational purposes of the syllabus;
• Assessment Objectives – a summary of what the assessment will test;
• Scheme of Assessment – this shows:
¾ the components (papers), their names, type (e.g. Written Paper, Coursework) and length;
¾ Options – detailing allowed combinations and, if applicable, any restrictions;
¾ Weightings, i.e. what percentage of the overall final score each component is worth;
• Description of Papers, providing detailed information on what should be covered when teaching
each component, e.g. structure, topics, set texts etc;
• Curriculum Content – gives details of what candidates should be able to do when taking each
component;
• Instructions for Conducting Practicals, Orals etc – included if applicable;
• Appendices – containing resource lists and other information, e.g. coursework forms.
3.2 What are Specimen Papers and Specimen Mark Schemes?

Specimen Papers and Mark Schemes are usually available for new syllabuses.
• The Specimen Paper is an example of what a question paper will look like.
• The Specimen Mark Scheme provides details of how marks would be assigned to the Specimen
Paper.
3.3 When are Syllabus Booklets available?

Syllabus Booklets are published in April, two years before the examination session to which they
apply. Syllabus Booklets are updated every year.
Specimen papers and specimen mark schemes are produced when a new syllabus is introduced.
They are not updated every year but will be updated when there is a significant revision to the
Syllabus Booklet.
Key Rules
• The year of the syllabus refers to the year of examination.
• It is essential that the correct version of the Syllabus Booklet is used by teachers when
delivering the subject.
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3.4 How are Syllabus Booklets provided?

Syllabuses and related materials are made available to Centres in three ways:
• Despatched to Centres on the Syllabus and Reports CD-ROM. This is the standard method of
delivery to all CIE Centres;
• Despatched to Centres as hard copy booklets. This is an alternative method of delivery for
Centres who do not have the facility to access the materials on CD-ROM;
• On the CIE Teacher Support website and public website.
CD-ROMs or booklets will be provided free of charge to a maximum number that is determined by the
size of the Centre’s entry. Extra materials above this level can be purchased by completing a
Publications Order Form, available on CIE's website at www.cie.org.uk. CIE maintains details of
known Centre requirements for Syllabus Booklets and will despatch on that basis. However, a Centre
can update its requirements by using the Hard Copy Order Form enclosed with each despatch.
Key Rule
• CIE provides free of charge either CD-ROMs or hard copy, but not both.
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2010 | Part 4 Estimated Entries
4 ESTIMATED ENTRIES
Key Points
• CIE starts planning an examination session many months in advance of live entries
being received. To aid the planning process, we need an indication of the number of
candidates that are likely to be entered for certain syllabuses and options. It is
therefore compulsory that all Centres provide estimated entry figures for each
session.
• Estimated entries are a calculation of the number of candidates that will be entering
for particular syllabus options in a given examination session.
• Centres are not charged fees for making estimated entries.
Important Dates
Estimated Entries for 2010 Examinations must be submitted by
IGCSE and GCE O, AS and A Level

May/June – 15 October 2009
October/November – 30 April 2010
HIGCSE
October – 30 April 2010
CHECKPOINT
May – 15 October 2009
October – 30 April 2010
4.1 What are Estimated Entries?

Estimated entries are your best calculation of the number of candidates that will be entered for
particular syllabus options in a given examination session. The submission of estimated entries
does not commit you to paying any entry fees. Centres that have made estimated entries must still
submit Final Entries at the required time. Fees are based on Final Entries.
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4.2 Why is it essential to make Estimated Entries?

CIE starts to plan an examination session many months before we receive Final Entries. To aid us in
the planning process, we need an indication of the number of entries that are likely to be
received.
Estimated Entries are used by CIE in the following ways:

To send you materials you will need for oral and practical examinations;
To ensure that teachers responsible for internal moderation have accreditation;
To plan the recruitment of examiners and moderators;
To ensure that sufficient quantities of all question papers are printed;
As a guide when creating our mailing lists for certain key despatches of examination materials.
If CIE does not have your estimated entry information, it will affect our ability to meet published
schedules for sending materials to you.
Key Rule
• Please note that key early despatches of question papers are sent based on Estimated
Entries. If Estimated Entries are not received these question papers will not be sent until Final
Entries are received and valuable assessment time will be lost.
4.3 How can a Centre calculate numbers of Estimated Entries?

CIE appreciates that you may find it difficult to estimate the number of candidates you will be
entering, especially if you have not had experience of this in the past. In this case, we advise you to
estimate based on the following criteria:
• The number of candidates studying for a given subject;
• The number of candidates you are expecting to recruit.
If you are unsure whether or not you are going to enter any candidates for a given syllabus option,
then submit at least one candidate to ensure that you receive any early materials that are sent out
based on Estimated Entries.
4.4 How and when to make Estimated Entries

You will receive an electronic (Excel based) Estimated Entry Form for the June 2010 examination
sessions as part of a larger despatch made in August 2009 and for the October and November 2010
examination session in March 2010.
You only have to fill in the number of entries that you estimate your Centre will make for each
syllabus option that your candidates will enter.
It is also essential that you fill in the Coursework Accreditation Form for components that are
internally assessed to be able to save and close the Estimated Entry Form.
Once you have completed the Estimated Entry form you can return it to CIE via CIE Direct or by
email.
After submitting estimated entries there may be (i) major changes in the number of candidates that
you expect to enter for any syllabuses or options or (ii) additional syllabuses or options for which you
decide to enter candidates. If this is the case, please inform CIE in writing.
4.5 What if a Centre can’t use the electronic Estimated Entry

Form?
If you are unable to use the electronic Estimated Entry form to submit your Estimated Entries, you
can contact CIE Customer Services who will provide an alternative Estimated Entry Form.
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2010 | Part 5 Cameo
5 CAMEO
Key Points
• CAMEO is a piece of software that allows examination data to be communicated to
and from CIE electronically and removes the need for the posting or faxing of hard
copy forms.
• CAMEO software and support will be withdrawn no later than 2012 as it is being
replaced by new technology in CIE Direct and the new Direct Desktop application.
5.1 What is CAMEO?

CAMEO is a piece of software that allows CIE Centres to build a database of information about their
candidates and the CIE examinations that they take. CAMEO allows information to be sent from CIE
to Centres and from Centres to CIE as data files that can be ‘imported’ into or ‘exported’ from CAMEO.
CAMEO supports the following key administrative processes:

• Submission of Final Entries;
• Submission of Entry Amendments;
• Facility for Centres to produce Statements of Entry;
• Submission of Forecast Grades;
• Submission of Internally Assessed Marks;
• Facility for Centres to produce Attendance Registers;
• Receipt of Results files;
• Facility for Centres to produce Result Statistics.
The CAMEO software and accompanying user manual is provided to all CIE Centres free of charge on
CD-ROM. A CAMEO CD-ROM can be requested through CIE Customer Services.
5.2 How does CAMEO work?

When you first install CAMEO it contains no information about CIE examinations. For each
examination session CIE will supply a set of basedata that tells CAMEO about the assessments that
are available in that session. The basedata is a small set of 6 files produced by CIE that contains
information about syllabuses and option codes and can be used to enter your candidates. It also
holds such information as timetable dates for components, the session (morning or afternoon) and the
time allowed.
Once a session has been created by installing basedata, candidate details can be keyed in or
imported, and syllabus entries made. CAMEO will validate the entries made for each candidate to
ensure that invalid combinations of syllabuses are not created. CAMEO allows entries to be edited at
any stage and provides a facility for the creation of Final Entry and Amendment files in a format that
can be loaded directly into CIE’s database.
Key Rule
• Centres are advised to produce Statements of Entry for each candidate for checking before the
Final Entry file is submitted to CIE.
Once entries have been submitted, Centres can key in Forecast Grades and Internally Assessed
Marks and then export these files to CIE.
CAMEO also provides the facility to receive a file of examination results from CIE which can be used
to produce results documentation and statistics.
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5.3 What user support is given to Centres?

You can get user support for CAMEO from the following sources:
• User manuals can be downloaded from the Support Materials section of CIE Direct.
• CAMEO’s Help system. This can be accessed from within CAMEO by clicking the Help button.
• For more technical enquiries, there is an experienced support team ready to answer any
questions or help with any problems relating to CAMEO. They can be contacted through CIE
Customer Services by telephone or email.
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2010 | Part 6 CIE Direct
6 CIE DIRECT
Key Point
• CIE Direct is a secure Centre extranet website for the direct electronic transfer of data
and information between Centres and CIE.
6.1 What is CIE Direct?

The CIE Direct website (http://direct.cie.org.uk) is a Centre extranet used to help administer CIE
examinations. CIE Direct allows Centres to transmit examination data files directly and securely to
CIE via the Internet. All the files generated by CAMEO can be uploaded to CIE from the CIE Direct
website.
The CIE Direct website also allows Centres to download information and documents from CIE and to
be kept up to date with regular bulletins.
6.2 How can a Centre benefit from using CIE Direct?

Electronic files submitted to CIE via the CIE Direct website are received almost simultaneously at CIE
and loaded directly into CIE databases, reducing your postage costs and eliminating delay.
Most of the materials CIE despatches to Centres are posted onto CIE Direct at the same time,
enabling you to download the materials before they arrive by post at your Centre. If you tell us you
prefer to receive some materials via CIE Direct we will stop sending them to you in hard copy.
What information is provided by CIE on CIE Direct:

• Administrative Calendars;
• Administrative Materials;
• Basedata;
• Certifying Statement Application Forms;
• Coursework Assessment Forms;
• Procedures for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3) booklets;
• Entry Forms;
• Enquiry about Examination Results Application Forms;
• Special Arrangement Application Forms;
• Special Consideration Application Forms;
• Timetables.
What information you can submit to CIE on CIE Direct:

• Estimated Entries;
• Final Entries;
• Forecast Grades;
• Internally Assessed Marks;
• Timetable Deviation Applications;
• Special Arrangement Applications;
• Special Consideration Applications;
• Enquiries About Examination Results;
• Certifying Statement Applications.
CIE Direct is currently being developed to support Examination Officers throughout the examination
process. We will inform Centres when new functionality is available to use during 2010. CIE is also
developing an offline version of CIE Direct to replace CAMEO which will allow Centres to submit
entries without the need to be permanently connected to the internet. Details of Direct Desktop will be
sent to Centres when the functionality becomes available.
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6.3 How does a Centre use CIE Direct?

CIE Direct is password protected and is only available to Cambridge International Centres. You can
request access to the CIE Direct website in two ways, either by:
• Contacting CIE Customer Services;

• Clicking Request Access on the CIE Direct website.
Key Rules
• Access to CIE Direct is for Centre staff only. Passwords must not be given to students. If a
Centre suspects a breach of their access to CIE Direct they should report it immediately.
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2010 | Part 7 Final Entries
7 FINAL ENTRIES
Key Points
• Centres must submit a syllabus entry for every candidate in each examination
session. It is important to check these entries before submitting them to CIE
because incorrect entries may result in Centres receiving incorrect or insufficient
materials.
• Centres will be required to pay late entry fees for any entries or amendments to
entries received after the published entry closing date.
• Please refer to the booklet Procedures for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3) for
detailed instructions for the submission of entries.
Important Dates
Final Entries must be submitted by

May/June – 21 February
October/November (first time entries) – 16 August
October/November (retake entries) – 21 September
HIGCSE
October – 12 June
CHECKPOINT
May – 21 February
October – 16 August
All entries and entry amendments received after these dates will be subject to late
entry fees.
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7.1 What are Final Entries?

Final Entries are your Centres’ entry data at candidate level, i.e. detailed entry data for each
candidate for each syllabus to be taken.
You can find full instructions on the submission of Final Entries to CIE and complete syllabus
component and entry option information in the Procedures for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3).
You must make Final Entries for each candidate for each syllabus and option required. Otherwise
CIE cannot administer, moderate or mark the assessment. CIE uses Final Entries to ensure that you
receive the materials you will require for the examination session, such as:
• Question Papers;
• Internally Assessed Marksheets;
• Forecast Grade Sheets;
• Attendance Registers;
• Barcode Labels.
7.2 How to make Final Entries

You should make your Final Entries using CAMEO. You must import basedata, containing syllabus,
component and option information, to CAMEO for each examination session. The basedata is
available to Centres via CIE Direct approximately five months before the entry closing date.
You can find full instructions on how to submit Final Entries using CAMEO in the booklet Procedures
for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3). CAMEO will help you with the management of candidate
and entry information. CAMEO validates entries before they are submitted to CIE by ensuring, for
example, that you have not accidentally used a non-existent syllabus number or option code. You
may wish to print out your own Statements of Entry for each candidate for them to check before you
submit your entry file to CIE. This could avoid the need to submit entry amendments at a later stage.
If you are not able to use CAMEO, you can obtain an alternative entry form by contacting CIE
Customer Services.
Key Rules
• You must assign a four-digit number to every candidate. A candidate must not be
assigned more than one candidate number in any one examination session. You must
not assign the same candidate number to more than one candidate in the same
examination session.
• In some circumstances CIE requires the Centre number and candidate number allocated
to a candidate in a previous examination session. This information is known as the
previous entry details. CIE requires previous entry details if:
¾ Candidates wish to carry forward coursework, practical or oral component marks from
a previous examination session;
¾ Candidates enter for the A2 part of a staged assessed A Level having taken the AS
part in a previous examination session;
¾ Candidates enter for the AICE Diploma or ICE over more than one examination
session.
• Candidates may not be entered for certain combinations of assessments where the
certification titles are the same or where the syllabuses share common assessment.
• You must only submit one entry file containing all entries for all qualifications in a given
examination session. Any changes must be submitted as entry amendments.
• It is the responsibility of the Head of Centre to ensure that accurate and complete final
entry data is submitted to CIE.
• You can produce Statements of Entries from CAMEO to distribute to your candidates for
confirmation before submitting your Final Entry files to CIE.
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7.3 Entries for Group Awards

CIE offers the following Group Awards:
• Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma (AICE Diploma) – for AS and A Level
candidates who satisfy the AICE Diploma Group Award rules.
• International Certificate of Education (ICE) – for IGCSE candidates who satisfy the ICE Group
Award rules.
AICE Diploma
Candidates may enter syllabuses that contribute to the AICE Diploma either in a single examination
session or over a maximum of three examination sessions within a 13 month period, i.e. June,
November, June or November, June, November.
You must make an AICE Diploma Group Award entry for candidates who wish to enter for the AICE
Diploma. This is done by entering the Group Award entry code ADIP along with the syllabus entry
codes. For multi-session candidates you must make the ADIP entry in their final examination
session. Previous Entry Details must also be submitted for candidates who require results achieved
in previous sessions to be included in the award of the AICE Diploma.
If no ADIP entry is made for a candidate then the candidate will not be classed as a Group Award
candidate and will be issued with standard GCE AS and A Level results and Certificates.
You can find full details of the choice of subjects and entry criteria for the AICE Diploma in the
booklet Procedures for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3).
ICE
Candidates may enter syllabuses that contribute to the ICE (International Certificate of Education)
Group Award either in a single examination session or over two examination sessions, provided they
are held during a 13 month period, i.e. June to June, June to November, November to November or
November to June.
You must make a separate entry for candidates who wish to enter for the ICE Award. This is done by
entering the Group Award entry code ICE along with the syllabus entry codes. For two session
candidates you must make the ICE entry in their final examination session. Previous Entry Details
must also be submitted for candidates who require results achieved in previous sessions to be
included in the award of ICE.
Failure to include ICE in the candidate entry will result in only IGCSE certificates being issued without
the ICE certificate.
You can find full details of the choice of subjects and entry criteria for the ICE Award in the booklet
Procedures for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3).
7.4 Viewing Entries Online

After submitting entries to CIE, you will be able to view your Centre’s entries on the CIE Direct
website. Please refer to Part 6 for more information on the website.
The website will show the entries CIE has recorded for your Centre. If there are any amendments
that need to be made after viewing the website, you should use CAMEO to generate an entry
amendment file. It is important that all entry amendment files are submitted to CIE to ensure that the
data held on your version of CAMEO matches that held by CIE.
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7.5 Confirmation of Entries

After making your entries, you will receive confirmation documents from CIE.
• Statements of Entry – are produced for each candidate and show details of the candidate and
the syllabuses and entry options they have entered. You must give candidates, including private
candidates, the opportunity to check all details recorded on the Statements of Entry.
Key Rule
• The candidate name shown on the Statement of Entry is the name that will be printed on
Statements of Results and Certificates. It is important that candidates confirm that the name
shown is in the correct format at this stage. CIE charges an administrative fee for making
amendments to Certificates after they are published.
• Candidate Entry List – provides a summary of all entries made for the Centre, listing each
candidate and the syllabus and options for which they have been entered.
• Centre Summary of Entries – shows the total number of entries made for each syllabus and
option.
• Centre Entry Warning List – provides a warning of potential timetable clashes for individual
candidates. You can find details about Timetable Clashes and Timetable Deviations in Section B
Part 9.
You should send CIE all entry amendments that result from checking your Statements of Entry as
soon as you have completed the check. Use CAMEO to generate your entry amendment file. It is
important that all entry amendment files are submitted to CIE to ensure that the data held on your
version of CAMEO matches that held by CIE.
7.6 Late Entries and Entry Amendments

Entry amendments are any changes made to the entries of a Centre after the final entry file is
submitted for first time to CIE. These entry amendments can be changes to the option codes of
existing entries, addition of syllabus entries to existing candidates, addition of new candidates,
withdrawal of candidate/syllabuses or change to the personal details of the candidates.
If you are using the CIE Entry Form, all entry amendments should be submitted by amending the
original entry form and submitting the revised form to CIE. Please identify the revised entry form as
amendments. By not including the original entry data with the amendments, your original submission
may be replaced by the amendments rather than updated with the changes requested. This could
result in the Centre incurring further entry fees.
If CIE advises you of any errors on your entry form, you should correct these before sending any
further amendments to CIE. This will avoid any Late Entry Fee charges for incorrect amendments.
Amendments to syllabus entries and/or options that are received after the closing date for entries are
subject to a Late Entry Fee. You can find details of the Late Entry Fee rates in the Examination Fees
Booklet.
Key Rule
• To avoid the cost of Late Entry Fees for late entries you are advised to submit your initial entry
file at least two weeks before the entry closing date. This will give you time to check your
entries online using CIE Direct and submit any resulting entry amendments to CIE before the
closing date.
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CIE will accept entry amendments provided that the appropriate late entry fees are paid, until the
following dates:
• 17 April for May/June examinations.

• 31 July for October examinations.
• 30 September for November examinations.
CIE will not accept entries or amendments after these dates because there is insufficient time to
provide you with the question papers and administrative documents you will require to conduct the
examination.
7.7 Withdrawing an Entry

To withdraw a candidate using CAMEO, delete all the syllabus entries associated with the candidate
but leave the candidate details within the session. Export an amendment file which should show the
candidate record but with no syllabuses against them. This file should then be sent to CIE to
withdraw the candidate.
To withdraw a candidate using the Excel Entry Spreadsheet, highlight the cell containing the
candidate number and click the ‘Withdraw Candidate’ button. This will change the row to grey. Save
the changes and submit the form to CIE.
CIE will not charge Late Entry Fees for the withdrawal of candidates or syllabuses. However if these
are received after the closing date for entries the fees charged will not be refunded to the Centre.
If you are withdrawing a candidate for medical reasons, put the request in writing to CIE and submit
the medical certificate. After making the request in writing you must then submit an updated CAMEO
file or Excel Entry spreadsheet containing the withdrawal to ensure that the entry fees are refunded.
7.8 Retake Candidate Entries

Retake syllabuses may only be submitted in the November examination session.
CIE will only consider a syllabus as a retake entry if the candidate sat the same syllabus, regardless
of the option code, in the previous June examination session of the same year. In these cases,
previous entry details must be included and the syllabus indicated as a retake either in CAMEO or on
the CIE Entry Form. A retake indicator must be included for each syllabus that a candidate may be
retaking in a given November session. Without this information the entry will not be categorised as a
retake entry and late entry fees will be applied accordingly.
If you are using CAMEO, you can only set the retake indicator when entering the syllabuses by
candidate. You will not see the retake indicator if you are using the ‘By Syllabus’ node. You will
need to set the retake indicator for each syllabus and if you have not input previous entry details,
CAMEO will prompt you to do so.
If you are using the Excel Entry Spreadsheet, you will only be allowed to select the retake indicator if
you have selected the November session. You will need to set the retake indicator for each syllabus
and ensure that the previous entry details for the candidate have been entered.
Late Entry Fees will be charged if the previous entry details provided are incorrect or if a syllabus has
not been flagged as a retake.
If a candidate is carrying forward at AS & A Level and has previous entry details from more than one
session, please provide the previous entry details for the last session in which the candidate was
entered.
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7.9 Unauthorised Entries

In every examination session CIE receives examination scripts for candidates who have not been
entered for a particular syllabus. The CIE Handbook for Centres states 'If a candidate is not shown
on the Attendance Register, he/she must be entered on the Attendance Register and a formal entry
made to CIE if this has not already been done'. However, in many cases we find that a formal entry
is not made for candidates for whom a script has been despatched by the Centre and who may have
been added to the bottom of the Attendance Register.
Our policy in past sessions has been that we mark the scripts and then wait until we have collected
sufficient marks that make up a valid entry option for the candidate in the syllabus. We will then,
unless we have been informed otherwise, enter the candidate for this entry option so that we can
issue a grade in the syllabus. We will also raise an entry fees invoice which at this late stage will be
subject to final stage late entry fees. We are not planning to change this policy
However, we do find that many candidates do not sit sufficient components of a syllabus to satisfy a
valid entry option and in previous sessions we have arranged for the scripts to be marked but an
entry has not made and no fees invoice has been raised. From the October/November 2009
Session, our policy has changed for these candidates. We will continue to arrange for the scripts to
be marked and, as before, a syllabus entry will not be made, but a syllabus entry fee will be charged
and a fees invoice will be raised.
We would advise Centres to manage candidates who are not entered for the examination with care.
Discretion should be used when deciding whether a candidate, who is not showing on the
Attendance Register, should be allowed to sit the examination, because an entry fee invoice will be
raised for every additional candidate even if they sit no further papers. You are reminded that if you
allow candidates to sit an examination who are not showing on the Attendance Register, you should
ascertain the entry option that the candidates are planning to sit and make a formal entry on behalf of
each and every additional candidate without delay.
7.10 Transferred Candidates

In some cases, candidates may need to transfer to another Centre after the initial entries have been
submitted to CIE. CIE will accept such transfers provided that the candidate is transferring to a
Centre registered with CIE.
CIE is unable to accept a request for a transfer less than ten days before the date of the first
examination to be taken by the transferred candidate. CIE is also unable to accept requests for
partial transfers (e.g. taking just one component of an assessment at another Centre).
In order to make a transfer happen two forms must be submitted to CIE. One form should be
completed by the original Centre and one by the receiving Centre. You can find these forms in
Section D Forms 1 and 2.
A transferred candidate becomes the responsibility of the receiving Centre. Where necessary,
arrangements must be made between the original and receiving Centre to complete any internal
assessment. The marks for internally assessed work must always be submitted by the receiving
Centre.
Once the transfer has been completed, the original Centre will receive a full refund of the entry fees
for the transferred candidate. The receiving Centre will be charged with an entry fee for the
transferred candidate, but no late entry fee will be applied.
7.11 How much do Final Entries cost?

CIE will charge an entry fee for each syllabus entry for each candidate. For GCE assessments a
candidate fee is also charged.
CIE will charge late entry fees for late syllabus entries and late syllabus/option entry amendments.
Following the receipt of entries or amendments, you will be sent an invoice for the outstanding
balance on your account. You can find details of the rates and methods of payment in the
Examination Fees Booklet, issued annually.
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7.12 Will CIE refund entry fees?

CIE will refund entry fees only if we are notified of the withdrawal of a candidate before the published
entry closing date.
CIE will consider requests in writing from Centres for refunds of entry fees on medical grounds. The
application must come from the Centre (not the candidate) and be accompanied by a statement from
a medical practitioner to the effect that the candidate was unable to sit the examination(s). Refunds
will be issued after the end of the examination session.
CIE will not refund entry fees under any other circumstances.
7.13 GCE AS & A Level Staged Assessment

Subject to requirements of the particular A Level syllabus, an award in an AS Level syllabus in June
2009 may be used towards the award of an A Level in the same subject in November 2009 and/or
June 2010, and an award in an AS Level syllabus in November 2009 may be used towards the award
of an A Level in the same subject in June 2010 and/or November 2010. AS awards obtained prior to
the mentioned examination sessions may not be used towards the award of an A Level in June
2010 and/or November 2010.
Centres entering candidates for A Level in these subjects in June 2010 and/or November 2010 are
required to state by means on an entry option code, for each candidate for each syllabus, whether:
1. All the required components for the A Level award are being taken concurrently and no previous
AS Level results are to be considered.
2. All the required components for the A Level award are being taken concurrently but the candidate
has also taken the AS Level in the same subject within the previous 13 months which will include:
¾ if entering in June 2010 the AS Level to be counted towards the A Level award
would have had to be obtained in June 2009 and/or November 2009 only. AS Level
awards obtained in previous sessions may not be counted towards the award of an
A Level in June 2010.
¾ if entering in November 2010 the AS Level to be counted towards the A Level award
would have had to be obtained in June 2010 and/or November 2009 only. AS Level
awards obtained in previous sessions may not be counted towards the award of an
A Level in November 2010.
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2010 | Part 8 Timetables
8 TIMETABLES
Key Points
• The timetable dictates the date and session when each component examination
must be taken. The KEY TIME for each session is shown on the timetable.
• All candidates entered for examinations in a session must be under Full Centre
Supervision at the KEY TIME. If centres timetable examinations outside of the KEY
TIME they must keep candidates under Full Centre Supervision from the KEY TIME
until the examination starts; or if they have already completed the examination, they
must be kept under Full Centre Supervision until the KEY TIME. See Part 3A of the
Handbook for Centres for more detailed information.
Important Dates
Timetables are provided to Centres at the following times:

May/June Provisional Timetable – March of the previous year
May/June Final Timetable – September of the previous year
October/November Provisional (IGCSE only) – June of the previous year

October/November Final (All Qualifications) – March of the current year
HIGCSE
October Provisional - June of the previous year
October Final – March of the current year
8.1 What is a Timetable?

The timetable shows the date, session and duration of each written examination. It also shows the
range of dates for practical and oral components.
The timetable is published in two formats, by timetable date and in alphabetical order of syllabus title.
This is designed to assist Examinations Officers in their navigation of the timetable.
8.2 How does CIE construct a Timetable?

CIE takes every care when constructing a timetable to try to avoid setting examinations on religious
and national holidays and also to try to avoid setting examinations in such a way that will cause
clashes. However, this is a very complex task with many constraints and it is not possible to avoid all
such holidays/clashes in every case.
In general, CIE publishes a provisional timetable for each examination session and invites Centres to
comment on the provisional dates for the examinations. The comments we gather following publication
of the provisional timetable are very important in enabling us to come as close as possible to meeting
everyone’s requirements. Following consideration of the comments received we publish the final
version of the timetable which resolves as many of the Centres’ concerns as possible.
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Key Rules
• Do not use Provisional Timetables for examination administration because the information
shown on them may be changed. You must use the Final Timetable, which is provided well
before the examinations are due to be sat. The Final Timetable will clearly highlight the
changes that have been made since the publication of the Provisional Timetable.
8.3 Using the Timetable

The final timetable specifies a KEY TIME for the morning session and a KEY TIME for the afternoon
session.
You must ensure that candidates sit CIE’s examinations during the correct session as indicated on the
Final Timetable. When notifying candidates of the dates and times of their examinations, you must
use the final timetable and must not rely on the Provisional Timetable.
All candidates entered for examinations in a session must be under Full Centre Supervision at the
KEY TIME. If centres timetable examinations outside of the KEY TIME they must keep candidates
under Full Centre Supervision from the KEY TIME until the examination starts; or if they have already
completed the examination, they must be kept under Full Centre Supervision until the KEY TIME.
You can find more details in pare 3A of the Handbook for Centres.
CIE Regulations govern deviations from the published timetable. You can find further details of
timetable regulations in Part 5 of the current version of the Handbook for Centres and in Section B, prt
9 of this Administrative Guide.
Key Rules
• If an examination is completed before the KEY TIME then the Centre must have candidates
under Full Centre Supervision until the KEY TIME.
• If an examination if started after the KEY TIME then the Centre must have candidates under
Full Centre Supervision from the KEY TIME until the start time.
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2010 | Part 9 Timetable Deviations
9 TIMETABLE DEVIATIONS
Key Points
• Timetable clashes occur when, for various reasons, candidates are unable to take
papers in the timetabled sessions. Under certain conditions, Centres may apply for
timetable changes (deviations) for papers, in order to overcome the clash.
• You can find more detailed information on the regulations that govern timetable
deviations in Part 5 of the current version of the Handbook for Centres.
Important Dates
Timetable Deviation requests must be submitted by:

May/June – 17 April
October/November – 4 October
HIGCSE
October – 9 September
9.1 What are the regulations that govern the timetabling of CIE
examinations?
For each examination session, a final version of the timetable is published and distributed to
Centres. Centres must ensure that candidates take CIE examinations in the session shown on
the final timetable. The timetable will also contain a key time during the session at which
candidates must be under full supervision.
You must ensure that candidates sit CIE’s examinations during the correct session as indicated on the
Final Timetable. Timetable clashes occur when, for various reasons, candidates are unable to take
papers in the timetabled sessions. You must apply in advance, by the deadline date for the relevant
session, for a timetable change to overcome the clash. This is referred to as a timetable deviation.
Key Rule
• Timetable deviations are subject to the CIE regulations contained in Part 5 of the current
version of the Handbook for Centres and Examinations Officers must ensure that Centres
abide by these.
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9.2 What are the acceptable and unacceptable reasons for a

Timetable Deviation?
All applications are considered on an individual basis. However, there are some well defined
acceptable and unacceptable reasons which should be noted and will assist you when deciding
whether or not to make an application.
Reasons which may be considered acceptable:
• A clash between examinations which have been timetabled in the same session by CIE and which
exceed 3 hours 45 minutes per session (either a.m. or p.m.). CIE will only consider applications to
move a paper to the following day if the total duration of all papers to be taken on a particular day
exceeds 6 hours.
• A clash with an examination of a different Examination Board in a different subject where the
recommended number of hours is exceeded as above.
• Other reasons for a timetable deviation which may be considered are:

¾ Circumstances outside the control of the candidate that prevent him/her taking the
examination at the scheduled time, for example a hospital appointment, attendance at
court as a witness. If the candidate is in court accused of a crime CIE will postpone any
decision until the outcome of the case is known and appropriate documentation from the
court is submitted. Any candidate attending at a time not as scheduled must be supervised
from the official start time until they start the examination.
¾ Participating in an event representing the country at international level.
Unacceptable reasons
• A clash with another Examination Board’s examination at the same level and in the same subject
or one which has significant overlapping content.
• Clashes with a school function or school closure.
• Participation in events below international level.
• Holidays (for example family holidays, public holidays, national holidays, religious holidays).
• If a candidate is entered for two or more papers in the same session (either during the a.m.
session or the p.m. session) and the total duration of the papers is three hours or less, all papers
should be taken in the same session with a short supervised break between the papers.
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9.3 How to apply for a Timetable Deviation

Applications for permission to allow a candidate a timetable deviation should be made on form
INT/E24, a copy of which can be found in Section D, Form 9 or through the CIE Direct website. You
must ensure that all applications are received by CIE by the published deadlines. CIE cannot
guarantee to deal with late applications.
Please read the notes printed on the back of the application form before you complete it. All forms
must be faxed, emailed or posted to CIE.
Timetable deviations will only be considered only for candidates directly involved in the clash.
Exceptions may be made in cases where it is not possible for the Centre to invigilate the examination
in two sittings or where there is limited examination space or equipment for practical examinations.
You must give details on the application form of the proposed arrangements for resolving the
clash of examinations, the reason for the clash and the security arrangements that will be in
place for both the candidates and the question paper. If the clash is due to an examination with
another Examination Board, a copy of the Statement of Entry with the candidate’s details and
timetable should be included. Wherever possible examinations should be taken on the day on
which they are timetabled. If papers are moved to the following day you must guarantee full
supervision of each candidate. Under no circumstances will CIE consider moving a paper
to a date before the published timetable date.
When a decision has been made, CIE will communicate in writing to the Centres its decision about
applications for timetable deviations as quickly as possible. A letter of approval will be faxed and/or
emailed to the Centre. No timetable deviations may be made unless CIE has given written consent.
9.4 Supervision of candidates for whom a Timetable Deviation has

been approved
Supervision should normally be by Centre staff. If this is not possible CIE is prepared to accept
supervision by another responsible adult acceptable to the centre and the candidates. The Head of
Centre must be completely satisfied that such an arrangement will maintain the security of the
examination.
The supervisor is required to give a written guarantee of security. This should confirm that the
candidate(s) will be collected from and delivered to the Centre. This statement must be retained by
the centre until the results are published, unless CIE requests the statement beforehand.
Overnight supervision of candidates should normally be undertaken by a member of centre staff,

although in cases where the centre feels that parental supervision could be guaranteed, this may be
accepted by CIE. The candidate must have no outside contact with anyone taking the examination.
This includes telephone calls, faxes, email messages, access to the Internet and contact with visitors.
The Head of Centre must be completely satisfied that such an arrangement will maintain the security
of the examination.
CIE will hold the Head of Centre responsible if subsequently it is found that there has been a breach of
CIE regulations in any way. CIE may take action against the centre, and that action could potentially
include removal of CIE registered centre status.
Key Rule
• Any failure to abide by the rules of supervision when a timetable deviation has been approved
could lead to the disqualification of the candidate(s) involved.
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2010 | Part 10 Access Arrangements
10 ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
Key Points
• Centres entering candidates who have permanent disabilities or who suffer from
medical conditions which affect performance at the time of the examinations can
apply in advance of the examination to CIE for an Access Arrangement to be made
to allow the candidate access to the examination.
• Access Arrangements are subject to the CIE regulations contained in Part 6 of the
current version of the Handbook for Centres and Examinations Officers must refer to
the relevant section within this part of the Handbook for guidance in making their
applications.
Important Dates
You are required to submit requests for Special Arrangements by the following dates:

May/June – 21 February (21 January for Braille/Modified papers)
October/November – 16 August (1 May for Braille/Modified papers)
HIGCSE
October – 12 June (1 May for Braille/Modified papers)
CHECKPOINT
10 weeks before the date of the assessment.
10.1 Under what circumstances can a Centre apply for an Access

Arrangement?
Access Arrangements are made to allow candidates with substantial and long-term disabilities
access to the examination and the ability to demonstrate their attainment.
The Access Arrangements that can be put in place for a candidate include:
• An extra time allowance;
• The provision of specially adapted question papers;
• Assistance with reading or writing.
Further details regarding the range of Access Arrangements which are offered by CIE, and the
regulations which govern them, can be found in the current Handbook for Centres.
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10.2 What are the principles that govern the awarding of Access
Arrangements?
You should note the following principles governing the awarding of Access Arrangements:
• All candidates are assessed according to the same marking criteria, so that grades and
Certificates have the same validity and do not mislead the users of the qualification about the
candidate’s attainment;
• Access Arrangements must not give the candidate an advantage over other candidates;
• Access Arrangements must not compromise the competence standards being assessed, and will
therefore be restricted in certain syllabuses (e.g. a reader cannot be permitted in a specification
where reading is the focus of the assessment).
10.3 How does a Centre apply for an Access Arrangement?

Permission to allow a candidate an Access Arrangement must be requested by the published
submission dates. CIE will not guarantee to deal with late applications, especially where modified
papers are required.
You should make your applications using Form 10 which you can find in Section D.
• Form 10 AA (PHC) for on-going disabilities or candidates with a temporary disability.
Please read the notes printed on the back of the application forms before completing. All forms must
be faxed or posted to CIE.
Key Rules
• No Access Arrangements may be made unless CIE has given written consent.
• In emergencies, for cases such as temporary disabilities (e.g. broken arms), you may use
your discretion on the day of the examination to grant Access Arrangements that will alleviate
the problem. You should fax or telephone CIE immediately, detailing the Access
Arrangements provided for the candidate. Form 10 AA (PHC) should also be faxed to CIE
along with the supporting medical evidence.
Where permission has been given by CIE for a candidate to use a scribe/writer or provide a transcript,
the forms AA(AMA) (for scribe/writer) and AA(TRA) (for transcript) must be attached to the front of
every script. A copy of these forms can be found in Section D, Forms 13 and 14.
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2010 | Part 11 Examination Materials, Stationery and Question Paper Despatches
11 EXAMINATION MATERIALS, STATIONERY AND

QUESTION PAPER DESPATCHES
Key Points
• Examination materials, administrative instructions, examination stationery and question papers
are all despatched to Centres each session based on their entry requirements.
Important Dates
CIE will despatch IGCSE, HIGCSE and GCE O, AS and A Level materials on the following dates.
The despatches are listed approximately in the order in which they take place in an examination
session.
Despatch Dates for each Session

Name of Despatch Description of Despatch May/June October November
2010 2010 2010
Final Examination September February

Final Timetables March 2010
Timetables. 2009 2010
Estimated Entry Materials for the submission September February

March 2010
Materials of estimated entries. 2009 2010
Materials and instructions for

September February
Final Entry Materials the submission of March 2010
2009 2010
examination entries.
Materials and instructions for
the conduct of Science
Early Despatch of
Practical components, Art February/
Question Papers and August 2010 August 2010
Coursework components and March 2010
Instructions
the conduct of Speaking
Tests.
Materials for the internal
Not required
Project and Practical assessment of GCE AS and January
for this January 2010
Materials A Level Project and Practical 2010
session
components.
Entry confirmation
Statements of Entry March 2010 June 2010 August 2010
information.
Administrative materials for
the internally assessed September
Admin Despatch One March 2010 August 2010
components and examination 2010
stationery.
Question Papers for written
Question Papers April 2010 August 2010 October 2010
examinations
Materials
despatched
Materials required in the
Admin Despatch Two April 2010 with Admin October 2010
examination room.
One in this
session
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11.1 What materials are contained in each despatch?

The following section lists the items included in each despatch and gives a brief description of how
each item is to be used.
Final Timetables
Final Examination Timetable The final timetable confirms the dates and times of each syllabus
component for a given examination session.
The following timetables are issued by CIE:
• May/June IGCSE and GCE O, AS and A Level;
• October HIGCSE;
• November IGCSE;
• November GCE O, AS and A Level.
Estimated Entry Materials

Estimated Entry Spreadsheet The estimated entry spreadsheet is provided on floppy disk. The
spreadsheet lists the syllabuses and components that CIE requires
estimated entries for. You are required to enter your estimated entries
for all sessions in the following calendar year and then submit the
spreadsheet to CIE using CIE Direct.
Final Entry Materials

Procedures for the This booklet provides comprehensive instructions for the submission of
Submission of Entries final entries to CIE. It also lists the syllabus codes and entry option
booklet (INT./E.3) codes that should be used.
Early Despatch of Question Papers and Instructions

Question Papers and Question Papers and Instructions for Teachers for the preparation of
Instructions for Practical Practical examinations. The question paper security regulations outlined
Examinations. in Part 3 of the Handbook for Centres apply to these items.
Art & Design Question Question Papers for Art & Design examination and coursework
Papers components. The question paper security regulations outlined in Part
3 of the Handbook for Centres apply to this item.
Speaking Test Cards The Speaking Test Cards are confidential question paper items that
are used to conduct Speaking Tests. The question paper security
regulations outlined in Part 3 of the Handbook for Centres apply to this
item.
Speaking Test Teachers’ The Teachers’ Notes provide instructions for teachers who will be
Notes conducting the Speaking Tests. The question paper security
item.
Speaking Test Blank The cassettes are to be used to record the Speaking Tests conducted
Cassettes by teachers in your Centre.
Speaking Test Cassette The cassette cards are used to label each cassette with candidate
Cards information. They are designed to be inserted into each cassette case.
Project and Practical Materials

Assessment Form Despatch This despatch contains carbonised Coursework Assessment Forms for
teachers to use for the internal assessment of project work and for
conducting practical tests. Materials for only those syllabuses which
have carbonised forms are in this despatch. All other instructions and
forms can be found in the syllabus booklets.
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Statements of Entry
Candidate Statements of The Statements of Entry show the personal details and syllabus/option
Entry entry information for each candidate entered through your Centre.
They also show the timetable dates and times for each of the written
components that the candidate is due to take. You should ensure that
the statements are handed out to all candidates. Candidates should
be asked to check that their entry information is correct.
Candidate Entry List The Candidate Entry List provides a summary of all entries made for
the Centre, listing each candidate and the syllabus and options for
which they have been entered.
Centre Summary of Entries The Centre Summary of Entries report shows the total number of
entries made for each syllabus and option.
Candidate Entry Warning List The Centre Entry Warning List provides a warning of potential
timetable clashes for individual candidates.
Admin Despatch One

Examination Stationery Items
Additional Materials booklet This provides details of all the stationery materials required in the
examination room for each examination component.
Script Envelopes These envelopes are to be used for the despatch of scripts to CIE.
Log Tables Log Tables are required for certain Mathematics components. You can
find information on the components that require Log Tables in the
Additional Materials booklet.
Graph Paper Graph Paper is required for certain examination components. You can
find information on the components that require Graph Paper in the
Additional Materials booklet.
World Outline Map A World Outline Map is required for certain Geography examination
components. You can find information on the components that require
a World Outline Map in the Additional Materials booklet.
Formulae booklets Formulae booklets are required for certain Science and Mathematics
examination components. You can find information on the components
that require Formulae Booklets in the Additional Materials booklet.
Chemistry Data booklets Chemistry Data booklets are required for certain Chemistry
examination components. You can find information on the components
that require a Chemistry Data booklet in the Additional Materials
booklet.
Despatch Labels and Identification Labels
Barcoded Labels for early These labels are used to identify the contents of each script packet.
components The Barcoded Labels contained in this despatch are for components
scheduled in the early part of the timetable.
Air Freight Labels These labels must be used when sending script packages to CIE by Air
Freight.
Script Return Labels These labels must be used when sending script packages to CIE by
Courier or Post.
Coursework Identification Use these labels to identify each individual piece of coursework.
Labels
Art 0400 Identification Labels Use these labels to identify each individual piece of Art coursework for
syllabus code 0400.
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Admin Despatch One continued

Administrative Items
Notice to Candidates This is a notice for candidates to read before the examination which
informs them of CIE rules and regulations regarding examinations.
Forecast Grade Forms (F1) The Forecast Grade Forms should be used for the submission of
Forecast Grades to CIE. Separate Forecast Grade Forms are
provided for each syllabus for which your Centre has entered
candidates. The forms for each syllabus list the candidate numbers
and names of every candidate entered at the time the form was
produced. Late entry candidates may not be shown, in which case
their details should be entered at the bottom of the Forecast Grade
Form.
Internal Assessment Mark The Internal Assessment Mark Sheet should be used for the
Sheets (MS1) submission of internally assessed marks to CIE. Separate Internal
Assessment Mark Sheets are provided for each coursework
component for which your Centre has entered candidates. The mark
sheets for each component list the candidate numbers and names of
every candidate entered at the time the mark sheet was produced.
Late entry candidates may not be shown in which case their details
should be entered at the bottom of the Internal Assessment Mark
Sheet.
F1/MS1 Return Envelopes These envelopes are to be used for the return of the Forecast Grade
Forms and Internal Assessment Mark Sheets to CIE.
Attendance Registers for The Attendance Register is to be used in the examination room to
early components record the presence of each candidate. Separate Attendance
Registers are provided for each examination component for which your
Centre has entered candidates. The registers for each component list
the candidate numbers and names of every candidate entered at the
time the register was produced. Late entry candidates may not be
shown, in which case their details should be entered at the bottom of
the Attendance Register. The Attendance Registers contained in this
despatch are for components scheduled in the early part of the
timetable.
Question Papers
Question Papers and Confidential question papers and supporting materials provided by CIE
Materials for each examination component. The question paper security
item.
Admin Despatch Two

Despatch Labels and Identification Labels
Barcoded Labels These labels are used to identify the contents of each script packet.
The barcoded labels contained in this despatch are for components
scheduled in the later part of the timetable.
Administrative Items
Attendance Registers The Attendance Register is to be used in the examination room to
record the presence of each candidate. Separate Attendance
Registers are provided for each examination component for which your
Centre has entered candidates. The registers for each component list
the candidate numbers and names of every candidate entered at the
time the register was produced. Late entry candidates may not be
shown, in which case their details should be entered at the bottom of
the Attendance Register. The Attendance Registers contained in this
despatch are for components scheduled in the later part of the
timetable.
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12 FORECAST GRADES
Key Points
• A forecast grade is the grade a teacher expects a candidate to achieve for the
syllabus.
• Although it is not compulsory to submit forecast grades we advise you to do so
because they provide valuable information to CIE when setting syllabus grade
thresholds or when a candidate is absent through sickness or requires Special
Consideration.
Important Dates
The dates for the submission of Forecast Grades are as follows:

HIGCSE
October – 15 October
12.1 What is a Forecast Grade?

A forecast grade is the grade a teacher expects a candidate to achieve for the syllabus. It must be a
realistic prediction of what the candidate is expected to achieve in the examination. It is not intended
to be the teacher’s assessment of the quality of the candidate’s work during the course, or of the effort
that the candidate has made. In the case of an assessment that the candidate has already partly
completed (e.g. an Advanced Level subject in which the candidate has already achieved a
contributory Advanced Subsidiary Level result), the forecast grade should relate to the overall
qualification including that part already assessed.
12.2 Why should Centres submit Forecast Grades?

The submission of forecast grades is not compulsory but provides important information to CIE in the
following circumstances:
• In grading, as a check between actual grades and forecast grades;
• In instances where a candidate’s scripts may have been lost or damaged;
• In cases of Special Consideration.
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12.3 How should Centres submit Forecast Grades?

CAMEO
You can use CAMEO to submit electronic files containing all your candidates’ forecast grades. You
can download detailed instructions on how to do this from CIE Direct. If you use CAMEO you will not
need Forecast Grade Forms at all.
Forecast Grade Forms

Alternatively, you can use the Forecast Grade Forms (F1) that are provided for each syllabus for
which you are entering candidates. Candidate details will be shown on the F1 form if an entry has
been received at CIE by 10 April for the June session and 21 September for the November session.
If you use F1 forms you must follow the instructions on the back of the forms. F1 forms are printed on
two part self-copying paper.
• Send the top copy of the F1 for each syllabus to CIE in the envelope provided. This form will be
scanned by an optical mark reader and therefore the form must not be bent, stapled, pinned or
damaged in any other way.
• Keep the second copy of the form for reference until after the results have been issued.
If you have made an entry or an entry amendment after the forms have been printed, you should add
the candidate details to the bottom of the F1 as instructed on the back of the form. If there is not
sufficient room on the pre-printed F1, or if you do not have an F1 form for a particular syllabus for
which you have made a late entry, you must use the Supplementary F1 Forecast Grade Sheet to
record forecast grades. You can find a Supplementary F1 Forecast Grade Sheet in Section D, Form
3. You must use a different form for each syllabus.
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2010 | Part 13 Accreditation of Coursework Assessors
13 ACCREDITATION OF COURSEWORK ASSESSORS
Key Points
• In order for a Centre to undertake internal assessment of Coursework in a particular subject, at
least one teacher of the subject must hold the appropriate Certificate or letter of accreditation
from CIE.
Important Dates
• Coursework Training materials may be submitted to CIE for accreditation at any time during the
year. However, as the accreditation process takes from 4 to 6 weeks, applications must be
made well in advance of the examination session for which it is required.
13.1 What is CIE’s definition of Coursework?

Coursework refers to any component specified by a CIE syllabus that is assessed in the Centre by the
Centre’s teachers or other local teachers and moderated by CIE. Examples of such coursework
components are:
• Projects;
• Folios of essays;
• Field work;
• Art and craft items;
• Design studies;
• Internally set and assessed Speaking Tests;
• Practical work;
• Assignments and experiments undertaken and assessed during the course.
Coursework may include work for which the theme, experiment or parameters of a project have been
set by the teacher, or specified in the syllabus, or chosen by the candidates themselves.
13.2 What is meant by Accreditation of Coursework Assessors?

In order for a Centre to undertake internal assessment of IGCSE and HIGCSE coursework in a
particular subject, at least one teacher of the subject must hold the appropriate Certificate or letter of
accreditation from CIE. A teacher who has been accredited by CIE may assess the coursework
component in the subject in which he or she has been accredited. He or she may also supervise the
work of other teachers in this subject.
13.3 How do Centres advise CIE of the details of accredited

teachers?
Details of accredited teachers for the June 2010 examinations should be sent to CIE by 15 October
2009 and for the October/November 2010 examinations by 30 April 2010 and should be submitted
along with the estimated entries for the centre. You will receive electronic (Excel based) Estimated
Entry forms for the 2010 examination sessions. This electronic estimated entry form will also contain an
Accredited Coursework Assessors form that should be used to advise CIE of the details of which
accredited teachers are marking the candidate’s coursework. This form must be completed regardless
of whether you have notified CIE previously of the accredited teachers’ details. A copy of the form can
be found in the Section D Form 4 and should only be used if you are unable to use the electronic form.
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On receipt of the forms CIE will check the information supplied by the Centre against the accreditation
details held by CIE. If it is found that CIE does not have a record of the teachers being accredited, or if
no teacher details have been given, then CIE will contact the Centre requesting that further information
and/or that evidence of accreditation is supplied.
13.4 Which Syllabuses and Components require a Teacher to be

accredited?
The following syllabuses and components require at least one teacher of the subject to hold the
appropriate Certificate or letter of accreditation from CIE.
Syllabus Code Title Component

IGCSE
0400 Art and Design 5
0411 Drama 2
0413 Physical Education 2
0420 Computer Studies 2
0445 Design and Technology 5
0450 Business Studies 3
0460 Geography 3
0470 History 3
0471 Travel and Tourism 3
0486 English Literature 2
0488 Spanish Literature 2
0490 Religious Studies 3
0500 First Language English 4
0502 First Language Spanish 4
0510 English as a Second Language 5&6
0581 Mathematics (with coursework) 5&6
0600 Agriculture 4&5
0610 Biology 4
0620 Chemistry 4
0625 Physics 4
0637 Child Development 2&3
0648 Food and Nutrition 2
0652 Physical Science 4
0653 Combined Science 4
0654 Co-ordinated Science 4
0680 Environmental Management 3
HIGCSE
1241 History 3
1253 Physical Science 4
1276 Computer Studies 2
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13.5 How does a teacher gain coursework accreditation?

Teachers can gain accreditation to assess coursework in one of two ways:
• Submitting a Curriculum Vitae to CIE for Appraisal
This is usually the quickest and simplest way to gain accreditation. Teachers should provide an
up-to-date Curriculum Vitae for appraisal by the CIE subject specialist. The Curriculum Vitae
should provide information relating to the experience of the teacher in relation to coursework
marking; this includes the subject(s) that the teacher has marked in, the level to which marking
has taken place and when the marking was undertaken. If the experience outlined in the
Curriculum Vitae is deemed to be appropriate, a letter of accreditation will be issued. If
accreditation is not awarded at this point it may be recommended that the teacher applies for
accreditation through the distance training option (see below).
• Training Material
Coursework Training Handbooks are gradually replacing Distance Training Packs and can be
purchased from CIE Publications. You can find a complete listing of all the handbooks available
at the end of this chapter.
Teachers are required to work through the training handbook, carrying out an assessment of the
materials as if it were the work of an actual student. The completed training materials should then
be sent to CIE for assessment.
Training materials may be submitted to CIE for accreditation at any time during the year. The
accreditation process takes from 4 to 6 weeks from the time the materials are received by CIE.
Applications for accreditation must be made well in advance of the examination session for which
it is required.
Where the assessment of the training materials meets CIE’s standards, accreditation will be given
and a Coursework Accreditation Certificate is issued.
Where accreditation is not awarded, the teacher will receive a report that provides guidance on
areas of the assessment that need to be revised. Teachers are expected to re-assess the
exemplar work in line with the guidance provided by CIE and submit a revised set of completed
training materials.
Teachers who successfully complete a training event will be awarded a Coursework Accreditation
Certificate.
13.6 What are the guidelines for submitting coursework

accreditation materials to CIE?
Ensure that the full name of the teacher, your Centre number (if applicable) and subject your teachers
requires accreditation for are included on the training materials or Curriculum Vitae submitted for
assessment. If CIE receives training materials or a Curriculum Vitae which cannot be identified then
the accreditation request may be delayed until its origins can be established.
Teachers do not have to be attached to a CIE Centre to apply for coursework accreditation. If this is
the case, personal contact details should be provided which should include a postal address and
telephone number. In addition, it is important that payment is enclosed with the submission so that we
are able to process the accreditation request.
You should allow time for us to assess the training materials or Curriculum Vitae, especially if the
marking of coursework is due to commence shortly afterwards. You should note that the accreditation
process will take from 4 to 6 weeks from the time the submission is received by CIE.
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All materials submitted for assessment should be sent to the following address:
IGCSE and HIGCSE Accreditation Co-ordinator

EDM (PQ)
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
Key Rule
• The address given above is for coursework accreditation only. Samples of candidates’
coursework for a live examination session should be despatched using the appropriate address
labels provided by CIE.
13.7 What are the financial arrangements for the accreditation of

Teachers?
The new Coursework Training Handbook is gradually replacing the Distance Training Pack and can be
purchased from CIE Publications at a cost of £15 (which includes postage and packing charges).
Centres only need to purchase one copy of a training pack as a single pack may be used by as many
teachers as required. Distance Training Packs for the relevant subjects can also be purchased from
CIE Publications at a cost of £44.
An accreditation fee of £20 per teacher is charged for each submission of training materials or each
Curriculum Vitae presented to CIE for accreditation. The accreditation fee also covers the cost of
returning accreditation decisions by courier to Centres.
Your Centre will be invoiced for accreditation fees. For applications received from individuals not
attached to a Centre, CIE will accept cheques and can also charge VISA and Mastercard credit
cards (not American Express™).
13.8 What training materials can be purchased from CIE?

All of the following training materials may be purchased from CIE. You should place your order using the
Publications Order Form which you can obtain by contacting CIE Customer Services. Alternatively you
can find the Publications Order Form on the CIE website at www.cie.org.uk.
Coursework Training Handbooks

Centres only need to buy one copy of the handbook, which can then be used by any number of teachers.
However, the new Handbooks provide more information on administering coursework in the Centre. It is
assumed that the Centre will already have copies of the relevant syllabus and standards booklet (where
available) or will download them from the CIE website. These items will not be sent out with the
handbook.
It is recommended that these handbooks be used with the accompanying Cambridge Professional
Development for Teachers book for the subject, if available.
Ref. No. Syllabus

6505499202 Arabic – Foreign Language (0544)
CPB/212059 Art and Design (0400)
CPB/212098 Business Studies (0450)
CPB/260285 Child Development (0637) – CD-ROM and DVD
CPB/260284 Child Development (0637) – Printed Version
CPB/215734 Computer Studies (0420) Part 1 & 2
0163763092 Design and Technology
CPB/260271 Drama (0411)
CPB/215703 Dutch (0515)
CPB/212100 English – First Language (0500)
7219303774 English Literature (0486)
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8380380029 English – Second Language (0510)
CPB/212106 Environmental Management (0680)
CPB/212107 Food and Nutrition (0648)
7331446252 French – Foreign Language (0520)
CPB/212099 Geography (0460)
4174960016 German – Foreign Language (0525)
4985445933 Mathematics (0581)
CPB/212108 Music (0410)
8158626181 Physical Education (0413) – CD-ROM and DVD
6838847462 Physical Education (0413) – Printed Version
CPB/215697 Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Science -
Co-ordinated and Combined (0610, 0620, 0625, 0652, 0653,
0654)
0351229110 Spanish – First Language (0502)
Distance Training Packs

Each pack includes a distance training manual, syllabus (and tapes where necessary), standards booklet
(where available) and mark sheets. It is recommended that these packs be used with the accompanying
Cambridge Professional Development for Teachers book for the subject, if available and can be found in
the Publications Catalogue. It is recommended that these books be purchased prior to using the Distance
Training Pack or Coursework Training Handbook for the subject.
Ref. No. Syllabus

CPB/212094 Agriculture
CPB/212092 Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese
CPB/212085 History
CPB/212091 Foreign Language Spanish
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2010 | Part 14 Internally Assessed Marks
14 INTERNALLY ASSESSED MARKS
Key Points
• Centres are required to submit Internally Assessed Marks and samples of
coursework for all coursework components to allow CIE to carry out moderation.
• Failure to submit an Internally Assessed Mark for a given candidate will usually result
in the candidate being awarded ‘No Result’ in the syllabus.
Important Dates
The dates for the submission of Internally Assessed Marks are as follows:

HIGCSE
October – 15 October
14.1 What is an Internally Assessed Mark?

An Internally Assessed Mark is required for every candidate entered for a coursework component.
Centre’s teachers or other local teachers and moderated by CIE. Examples of such Coursework
components are:
• Projects;
• Field work;
• Design studies;
• Internally assessed Speaking Tests;
• Practical work;
14.2 Why do Centres need to submit Internally Assessed Marks?

Failure to submit an Internally Assessed Mark for a given candidate when one is required will usually
result in the candidate being awarded ‘No Result’ in the syllabus.
The Syllabus Booklet provides details of the assessment method to be applied to each component
and will clearly state whether a component is to be assessed internally. The Syllabus Booklet will also
give details of the marking criteria, the submission of samples of work and supporting documentation
and submission of Internally Assessed Marks.
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14.3 How should Centres submit Internally Assessed Marks?
You must submit the final mark awarded to the candidate by the teacher carrying out the internal
assessment. Candidates who have not submitted any coursework should be recorded as ‘A’ (Absent).
Where there is more than one teacher involved in the assessment, it is essential that the marking of all
teachers is standardised to produce a rank order of candidates for the Centre before the marks are
submitted to CIE. More detailed information on standardising the marking of internally assessed
coursework within Centres can be found in Part 4A of the Handbook for Centres.
CAMEO
You can use CAMEO to submit electronic files containing all your candidates’ Internally Assessed
Marks. You can download detailed instructions on how to do this from CIE Direct. If you use CAMEO
you will not need MS1 forms, but must include a print out of the Internal Marks report from CAMEO
along with the sample of work.
Internally Assessed Mark Sheets

Alternatively, you are provided with Internal Assessment Mark Sheets (MS1) for each internally
assessed component for which you have candidate entries. Candidate details will be shown on the
MS1 for all candidates for whom an entry has been received at CIE by 10 April for the June session
and 21 September for the November session.
If you use MS1 forms you must follow the instructions on the back of the forms and return them to CIE.
If you have made a late entry or an entry amendment after these forms have been printed, you should
add the appropriate candidate details to the bottom of the MS1 as instructed. If there is not sufficient
room on the pre-printed MS1, you must use the Supplementary MS1 form to record internally assessed
marks for any additional candidates. You can find a Supplementary MS1 form in Section D Form 8.
MS1 forms are printed on three part self-copying paper.

• Send the top copy of the MS1 for each syllabus to CIE in the envelope provided. This form will be
scanned by an optical mark reader and therefore the form must not be bent, stapled, pinned or
damaged in any other way.
• Enclose the second copy of the form (the Moderator’s copy) with the sample of coursework and the
Working Mark Sheet. You can find instructions for the selection and submission of the sample of
coursework and supporting documentation in Section B Part 15 of this Administrative Guide.
• Keep the third copy of the form for reference until after the results have been issued.
Key Rule
• The top copy of the MS1 must be sent to CIE under separate cover in the envelope provided and
must not be included with the sample of coursework. MS1 forms are scanned and packing the
forms with coursework samples may damage them, preventing them from being scanned
resulting in marks not loading to the CIE database.
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14.4 Can Candidates carry forward IGCSE and GCE O Level

Internally Assessed Marks?
Candidates who wish to retake an IGCSE or GCE O Level syllabus in a subsequent examination
session may wish to retake only the written components and carry forward the mark achieved in the
coursework component. Individual IGCSE or GCE O Level syllabuses specify whether coursework
marks can be carried forward or not. If so, they can be carried forward only once within a 13 month
period.
Examples
• A candidate’s coursework mark for the June 2009 examination session may be carried forward to
the following November 2009 examination session or the following June 2010 examination session
only.
• A coursework mark for the November 2009 examination session may be carried forward to the
following June 2010 examination session or the following November 2010 examination session
only.
Marks may not be carried forward more than once. You must enter for the carry forward option code
when entering candidates for the examination session if they are carrying forward coursework marks
from a previous session. You must also provide the candidates’ previous entry details so that the
marks awarded previously can be located.
Please note that these rules apply only to the IGCSE and GCE O Level syllabuses. Please refer to
section 7.11 of this Administrative Guide for more information on GCE AS and A Level Staged
Assessments.
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2010 | Part 15 Submission of Coursework Samples to CIE
15 SUBMISSION OF COURSEWORK SAMPLES TO CIE
Key Points
• Centres must submit Coursework samples to CIE so that CIE can moderate the
internally assessed marks.
• Internally assessed marks (see Section B Part 14) and samples of coursework should
be submitted to CIE separately.
• CIE will advise you which candidates should have their work included in the
coursework sample, except where a syllabus tells you to select the sample.
• You can find more detailed information on the regulations and procedures for the
internal assessment of coursework in Part 4A of the Handbook for Centres.
Important Dates
Internally assessed marks and coursework samples must be received by CIE by the
following dates:
May/June Examination Session

IGCSE and GCE O, AS and A Level internally assessed marks – 30 April
IGCSE and GCE O, AS and A Level coursework samples – 7 May
October Examination Session (HIGCSE)

HIGCSE internally assessed marks – 15 October
HIGCSE coursework samples – 21 October
November Examination Session

IGCSE and GCE O, AS and A Level internally assessed marks – 31 October
IGCSE and GCE O, AS and A Level coursework samples – 7 November
15.1 What is CIE’s definition of Coursework?

Centre’s Teachers or other local Teachers and moderated by CIE. Examples of such coursework
components are:
• Projects;
• Field work;
• Design studies;
• Internally assessed Speaking Tests;
• Practical work;
Coursework may include work for which the theme, experiment or parameters of a project have been
set by the teacher, or specified in the syllabus, or chosen by the candidates themselves.
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15.2 What are the procedures for selecting samples of coursework?

In some syllabuses, teachers must select the samples of coursework for submission to CIE. In these
cases, the syllabus contains instructions on how the coursework sample must be selected. In these
cases, the coursework sample should be despatched at the same time as the internally assessed
marks, but under separate cover.
In all other cases, CIE will select the candidates whose work must be included in the coursework
sample.
• Within one working day of receiving the internally assessed marks, CIE will e-mail the Centre
with the list of candidates to be included in the coursework sample.
• The coursework sample must include the work of the candidates identified by CIE. No other
candidates’ work should be included.
• All of the coursework that contributed to the final mark for each candidate in the coursework
sample will be required. No other work should be included.
• The coursework sample must be despatched to CIE as soon as the e-mail is received, and
must arrive at CIE within one week of the internally assessed marks.
Where CIE selects the candidates for the coursework sample, the number of candidates in the sample
will be as follows:
Number of candidates entered for the Number of candidates whose coursework is

coursework component required
1 to 10 all of the candidates

11 to 50 10
51 to 100 15
101 to 200 20
More than 200 10% of the candidates
CIE’s selection of candidates will cover the whole of the mark range. Where there is more than one
teacher involved in the marking of the work, the sample will include samples of the marking of each
teacher.
In all cases, if CIE’s moderator thinks it necessary, we will request further samples of candidates’ work.
You must despatch these as soon as the request is received.
15.3 What are the procedures for submitting samples of

coursework to CIE?
Preparing coursework materials for despatch
You should ensure that each coursework sample is clearly and securely labelled with your Centre number,
candidate’s name and index number, and the syllabus/component number. You should use the
Coursework Identification Labels provided, samples of which you can find in Section D, Form 6. Separate
Coursework Identification Labels are provided for IGCSE Art and Design coursework. You can find
samples of these labels in Section D, Form 7.
You should ensure that the cassette tapes used to record oral or music coursework, and video tapes are
properly packed and labelled. Separate tapes must be used for different components. You should not, for
example, record 0410/03 Music Performing and 0410/04 Music Composing on the same tape.
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Key Rule
• You should ensure that all coursework submitted to CIE for moderation is in plain thin covers.
Bulky ring binders should not be included with the work sent for moderation. The submission of
bulky coursework samples not only makes handling of the work difficult but also significantly
increases your despatch costs.
You should avoid including materials of value or large, bulky or fragile items. You should include with
the sample of coursework a full description of any materials that have been retained including, where
appropriate, photographs taken from several angles. We cannot guarantee that the grade awarded on
the basis of photographs alone will be the same as that which would have been given to the original
had it been submitted.
You must include in each package of coursework the second copy (Moderator’s copy) of the form MS1,
together with the Individual Candidate Record Cards and the Coursework Assessment Summary Forms
for that Syllabus. If you have used CAMEO and CIE Direct to create and submit an electronic file of
internally assessed marks, you should produce a CAMEO printout of the marks file, which should be
signed by the subject teacher, and submitted in place of the Moderator’s copy of form MS1.
Individual Candidate Record Cards and Coursework Assessment Summary Forms, which have been
completed by the teachers who carried out the internal assessment, must also be included with the
sample of coursework. Different forms are required for each coursework component. You can find
component specific instructions and copies of each form in the appropriate Syllabus Booklet.
Checklist
• Selected coursework samples are labelled appropriately.
• The Moderator’s copy of the Internally Assessed Mark Sheet (MS1) or a hard copy of the Internal
Marks report from CAMEO.
• Individual Candidate Record Cards and Coursework Assessment Summary Forms.
• Cassette tapes and video tapes, if appropriate, clearly labelled.
Packing and despatch

Samples of coursework should be securely packaged and sent, using the return labels found in Section
D Form 5, to arrive at CIE as soon as possible but no later than submission deadlines shown above.
You should package the work for each syllabus/component separately and should obtain a certificate or
record of posting for each package of coursework despatched. Script envelopes may be used if large
enough. If not, you should ensure that the packaging will hold the work securely.
The labels URL003 can be found in Section D Form 5 and must be used to identify each package with
your Centre number, the syllabus number and component number. You must also attach the
appropriate barcode label supplied by CIE.
You can package together a number of coursework packets, for a variety of components, into one parcel
for despatch by courier or post. However, you must ensure that the parcel is secure and not too heavy.
CIE have encountered a number of cases where a small packet of coursework has been attached to a
larger packet of coursework belonging to a different component. The small packet bears the CIE address
label and looks as if it is simply being used as a means of addressing the larger parcel. There is a danger
that the scripts contained in the small packet will be overlooked and may be thrown away with the
wrapping of the large parcel. It is therefore important that packets for different components are never
attached together.
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Samples of coursework that are despatched by air letter, air parcel or courier should be sent to the
following address:
Hill Farm Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge
CB22 4FZ
UK
Samples of coursework that are despatched by Air Freight should addressed as follows:
DHL Global Forwarding,
(Account University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate),
London Airport
Key Rules
• The top copy of the MS1 must be sent to CIE under separate cover and must not be
included with the sample of coursework.
• You should ensure that the correct address label is used for your preferred method of
despatch. In particular, the airfreight address label must not be used for Air Post, Air Parcel
or Courier despatches.
• CIE will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any coursework submitted for
moderation.
• DESPATCH OF ART COURSEWORK. It is important to remember that all of the above
points apply to the preparation, packing and despatch of art coursework. In particular, each
component must be packed separately, be clearly identified and have its own barcode label.
15.4 What coursework materials do Centres need to retain?

You should retain, for at least six weeks after the results are published, the following materials and
information:
Checklist
• A record of the coursework that was set.
• A record of the marks awarded.
• The assessed work of all candidates not included in the moderation sample submitted to CIE.
• A copy of each Individual Candidate Record Card and Coursework Assessment Summary Form.
• A summary of how internal moderation was carried out.
• If the Coursework is ephemeral in nature, teachers must keep sufficient evidence (documentary,
photographic, audiotaped or videotaped as appropriate) to support their marking.
15.5 Does CIE return coursework to Centres?

Coursework samples submitted to CIE for moderation will normally be returned to Centres at CIE’s
expense after results and Certificates have been issued. However, we may retain items of coursework
for research, exhibition, archive or educational purposes. Upon receipt of the returned coursework, you
may, at your discretion, return the work to the candidates who produced it.
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15.6 Can a candidate resubmit coursework in a subsequent

examination session?
Candidates re-taking an examination in a subsequent session may re-submit, in whole or in part,
coursework submitted in a previous session. Any work that is re-submitted must meet the
requirements of the syllabus in that session and will be subject to re-assessment.
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2010 | Part 16 Conduct of Examinations
16 CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS
Key Points
• The following guidelines are a summary of the CIE regulations for the conduct of
examinations. Examinations Officers and Invigilators must also read Part 3 of the
current edition of the Handbook for Centres which provides more detailed information
on the conduct of examinations.
16.1 Preparation for the examinations

The Examinations Officer should consider the following important issues when preparing for an
examination session:
Examination Room
Examination rooms must be reserved well in advance of the examination and Centres should ensure
that sufficient rooms and resources are made available. It is important that examination rooms are
large enough to accommodate the numbers of candidates entered for each examination. When
assessing the size of the examination room, you should ensure that the seating arrangements for
each examination satisfy the regulations stated in the current version of the Handbook for Centres.
The minimum distance between candidates’ chairs is 1.25 metres for written examinations and must
be 3 metres for multiple choice tests. You should also consider such matters as heating, ventilation,
lighting and the level of extraneous noise.
Security of Question Papers

Question paper packets should be checked carefully on receipt. CIE must be notified immediately of
any discrepancies between the material received and the despatch note and if there appears to be
any possible breach of security whilst in transit. Question papers must be locked away in a place of
high security, a separate room containing a secure metal container. The packets of question papers
must not be opened until the time appointed for the examination concerned.
Other Examination Materials

Examination stationery and materials must be stored securely at all times so that no unauthorised
person has access to them. The examination stationery and materials that are needed in the
examination room are specified for each syllabus/component and it is important that they are prepared
in advance. Detailed information on the examination stationery and materials that candidates require
in the examination room is provided in the Additional Materials booklet and also on the cover of each
question paper.
Examination Timetable
You must ensure that candidates take CIE’s examinations in the session indicated on the timetable. It
is important that all candidates are informed well in advance of the examination of the start time and
examination venue.
Invigilation Arrangements
Sufficient numbers of Invigilators must be available for each examination session. The minimum
number of Invigilators required is different for practical and for written examinations. At least one
invigilator must be present for every 25 candidates for written examinations and one for every 15
candidates for practical examinations. Centres must draw up and distribute invigilation timetables to
their Invigilators. Each Invigilator must be fully briefed and trained prior to carrying out the task of
invigilation. All Invigilators must be familiar with the regulations stated in the current version of the
Handbook for Centres and are advised to use the Checklist For Invigilators to ensure that all duties
are carried out.
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Practical Examinations, Speaking Tests and Listening Tests
Special instructions exist for the running of practical examinations, speaking tests and listening tests.
The Examinations Officer must be familiar with these instructions well in advance of the examinations,
as some may require action prior to the examination such as the pre-testing of materials.
16.2 Conducting an examination session

The Invigilator must ensure that the following essential actions are carried out. It is essential that the
current version of the Handbook for Centres is referred to for full details on each point. There are also
brief guidelines for Invigilators which summarise the main points. These can be found in Section D,
Forms 17, 18 and 19 of this Administrative Guide.
Arrangements for the Examination Room

• Check that any charts, diagrams, etc. have been cleared from the walls.
• Check that you have on display the following:
¾ Notice to Candidates;
¾ a clock clearly visible to all candidates;
¾ a board showing:
(i) Centre number;
(ii) the start and finish time of the examination.
• Check that you have:
¾ a copy of the current version of the Handbook for Centres;
¾ any subject-specific instructions;
¾ a seating plan of the examination.
Identification of Candidates
• Satisfy yourself as to the identity of every candidate in the examination room.
• Check documentary evidence presented by private candidates to ensure that they are the same
persons who made entry for the examination.
Before the Assessment

• Refer to the front of the question paper for the precise requirements in respect of authorised
materials, particularly dictionaries and calculators.
• Inform candidates that they are now subject to the regulations of the assessment and draw their
attention to the Notice to Candidates. A copy of this form can be found in Section D Form 16.
• Warn candidates that any unauthorised materials must be handed to you.
• Open the question paper packet in the examination room.
• Instruct candidates to complete the details on the front of the answer paper/booklet and any
supplementary sheets. Draw attention to the Instructions on the front of the question paper.
• Ensure that details of any erratum notice are brought to the notice of the candidates.
• Remind candidates to write in blue or black ink and that correcting fluid/correcting pens must not
be used.
• Tell candidates when they may begin and how much time they have.
During the Assessment

• Complete the Attendance Register. A blank copy of this form can be found in Section D Form 20.
• If a candidate arrives late for an examination refer to the current version of the Handbook for
Centres for guidelines on appropriate action. All cases of late arrival must be reported in writing
to CIE.
• Be vigilant. Supervise the candidates at all times to prevent cheating and distractions.
• Do not give any information to candidates about:
¾ suspected errors in the question paper, unless an erratum notice has been issued;
¾ any question on the paper or the requirements for answering particular questions.
• Ensure that no candidate leaves the examination room until at least one hour after the starting
time, (or a period equal to the duration of the examination if less than one hour).
• Ensure that no question paper is removed from the examination room.
• Ensure that a member of staff is available to accompany any candidate who needs to leave the
room temporarily.
• Refer to the current version of the Handbook for Centres in the event of an emergency. Any
examination irregularities, such as fire alarms resulting in emergency evacuation, must be
reported in writing to CIE, as soon as possible after the incident.
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• Inform candidates when they have five minutes remaining.
• Instruct candidates to stop writing at the end of the examination.
Use of Calculators and Dictionaries

• Candidates are permitted to use calculators unless their use is prohibited in the syllabus for the
subject.
• Candidates are not allowed to use dictionaries in the examination except as specified in the
syllabus. Simple translation dictionaries are allowed for some examinations in accordance with
the Regulations as detailed in Part 3 of the current version of the Handbook for Centres.
Record Keeping
• Centres are required by Part 3 of the Handbook for Centres to keep signed records of the
invigilation arrangements for each examination.
• A signed record of the seating arrangements for each examination session must also be kept.
These records should be kept securely until the enquiries on results period is complete.
16.3 After the examination

The Examinations Officer must ensure that the following essential actions are carried out after the
examination:
• The Invigilator checks and signs the Attendance Register;
• Candidates are instructed to check that:
¾ all the required information has been entered on their scripts including supplementary sheets;
¾ their answers are correctly numbered;
¾ they have fastened any supplementary sheets in accordance with the instructions on the
question paper or answer book if appropriate;
• All scripts, question papers and unused stationery items are collected before candidates leave the
examination room;
• All scripts are arranged in Attendance Register order and should be placed immediately in the
return envelope and the envelope sealed;
• Ensure that all script return envelopes are kept in a secure place prior to despatch.
Key Rules
• No question paper may be taken from the examination room by any person other than the
designated Centre staff responsible for the collection of the question papers.
• All question papers must be collected at the end of the examination and retained under
secure conditions until at least 24 hours have elapsed since the end of the examination
session specified for each paper by CIE.
• Empty question paper packets must be securely kept until after the issue of results for the
session. They may be required by CIE for investigations into suspected Malpractice cases.
If the subject teacher has any comments on the examinations, they should complete the form
Comments on the Examination ECF001. A copy of this form can be found in Section D Form 25.
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2010 | Part 17 Special Consideration
17 SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Key Points
• Centres may apply to CIE for Special Consideration for candidates who have sat the
examination(s) under adverse conditions, for example: affected by illness, death in the
family or other circumstances.
• Special Consideration is subject to the CIE regulations contained in Part 6 of the
current version of the Handbook for Centres and Examinations Officers must refer to
the relevant section within this part of the Handbook for guidance in making their
applications.
Important Dates
• You must submit applications for Special Consideration to CIE within 7 days from the
last examination date in the syllabus affected.
17.1 Under what circumstances can a Centre apply for Special

Consideration?
A candidate will be eligible for Special Consideration if:
• Performance in a component is affected by circumstances beyond the control of the candidate,
such as:
¾ recent personal illness;
¾ accident;
¾ death in the family;
¾ serious disturbances during the examination.
• Part of an examination is missed due to circumstances beyond the control of the candidate;
• Access Arrangements which were made in respect of a permanent or long-term disability proved
inappropriate or inadequate.
• Special Consideration may also be applied for on behalf of candidates who have a shortfall in
coursework due, for example, to changing schools and for candidates who, through
circumstances beyond their control, have lost or damaged coursework.
17.2 What are the principles that govern the awarding of Special
Consideration?
Examinations Officers should note the following principles governing the awarding of Special
Consideration:
• All candidates are assessed according to the same marking criteria, so that grades and
Certificates have the same validity;
• All candidates are assessed for what they know and can do, not for what they might have
achieved, had circumstances been different;
• Special Consideration must not give the candidate an advantage over other candidates;
• Special Consideration must not interfere with the integrity of the assessment and will therefore be
restricted in certain syllabuses.
Special Consideration is subject to the CIE regulations contained in Part 6 of the current version of the
Handbook for Centres. Examinations Officers must refer to the relevant section within this part of the
Handbook for guidance in making their applications.
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17.3 How does a Centre apply for Special Consideration
You should apply for Special Consideration using Form SC, which can be found in Section D Form 15
of this Administrative Guide. Please read the notes printed on the back of the application form before
completion.
Key Rules
• Applications on behalf of candidates affected by illness, including those Part Absent from an
examination, must be supported by medical evidence. Failure to submit such evidence will
disqualify any such candidate from receiving Special Consideration.
• No documentation relating to Special Consideration should be included with the candidate’s
scripts. Applications for Special Consideration must be sent directly to CIE. Failure to
do this may result in the candidate being disadvantaged as Special Consideration will not be
given.
• For Special Consideration to be granted in respect of a missed component, the candidate
must have completed a minimum of 50% of the assessment measured in terms of the
weightings given to each component of the syllabus (excluding carry forward components).
You must send completed forms to CIE, either faxed or posted, along with supporting medical
evidence if appropriate.
CIE will acknowledge all approved applications with a standard acknowledgement letter. If the
application is rejected, CIE will inform you of the reasons. You will also be informed if the case is
referred to a team of senior CIE examiners for further consideration.
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2010 | Part 18 Malpractice
18 MALPRACTICE
Key Points
• Malpractice is an action that occurs which may threaten the integrity of CIE
examinations. This may happen before, during and after the examinations and may
not necessarily be confined to events during timetabled examinations.
• You can find more detailed information on the regulations that govern malpractice in
Part 7 of the current version of the Handbook for Centres.
18.1 What is Malpractice?

The following are examples of malpractice. The list is not exhaustive and other instances of
malpractice may be considered at the discretion of CIE:
• Misuse of examination material;
• Behaving in such a way as to undermine the integrity of the examination;
• Failing to abide by the conditions of supervision designed to maintain the security of the
examinations;
• Disruptive behaviour in the examination room (including the use of offensive language);
• Introduction of unauthorised material into the examination room, for example; notes, study
guides and personal organisers, own blank paper, calculators, dictionaries (when
prohibited), personal stereos, mobile phones or other similar electronic devices.
• Introducing into the examination room notes in the wrong format (when notes are permitted,
or incorrectly annotated texts in open book examinations);
• Obtaining, receiving, exchanging or passing on information which could be examination
related (or attempt to) by means of talking or written papers/notes;
• Personation; pretending to be someone else, arranging for another to take one’s place in an
examination;
• The inclusion of inappropriate, offensive or obscene material in scripts or coursework;
• Copying from another candidate (including the misuse of ICT to do so)
• Collusion; working collaboratively with other candidates;
• Plagiarism; the failure to acknowledge sources properly and/or the submission of another
person’s work as if it were the candidate’s own;
• Theft of another’s work;
• The deliberate destruction of another’s work;
• The alteration of any results document, including certificates.
• Failure to abide by the instructions of an invigilator;
• Failure to abide by the conditions of supervision designed to maintain the security of the
examinations;
• Any attempt to remove or reveal the content of the examination outside the examination
room in contravention of the 24 hour security rule.
Key Rule
• All cases of malpractice are subject to the CIE regulations contained in Part 7 of the current
version of the Handbook for Centres and the Head of Centre must ensure that Centres abide by
these.
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18.2 What should Centres do if a suspected malpractice case is

identified?
The Head of Centre is required to report to CIE any established, suspected or alleged cases of
malpractice by candidates. They should also report any cases of malpractice or maladministration by
a member of the Centre staff. In all cases, reports must be sent in writing using Form 22 and be sent
to CIE as soon as possible, and should include:
• A detailed report of the circumstances surrounding the suspected dishonesty or malpractice;
• Written statements from the Invigilators and other staff concerned;
• Written statements from the candidates concerned;
• A copy of the seating plan for the examination affected (if appropriate);
• Procedures followed by the Centre for advising staff and candidates of CIE regulations for the
conduct of its examinations;
• Any other supporting evidence which the Centre believes might assist CIE in its investigations.
18.3 What action will CIE take in the event of suspected

malpractice?
On the basis of the information received, the matter will be referred to either the Regulations
Officer or Regulations Manager in charge of Malpractice or the CIE Malpractice Committee, who
will decide what action, if any, should be taken. Each case of suspected malpractice will be
considered on an individual basis in light of all the information available. The following outcomes
may be imposed:
• No further action if the evidence does not confirm that malpractice has occurred;
• A warning may be issued;
• Marks may be deducted or no marks awarded for a component;
• Candidates may be disqualified from the subject in which the malpractice took place. In some
cases the disqualification may be extended to all subjects in a session;
• CIE may debar a candidate from entering CIE examinations for up to five years.
Other penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the Malpractice Committee.
18.4 Can Centres appeal against the decisions of the CIE

Malpractice Committee?
Should you wish to appeal against the decisions made by CIE, you should appeal in writing within 28
days from the date of the notification of CIE’s decision. Any appeals from a Centre must be made in
writing by the Head of Centre. CIE will not enter into communication with candidates or parents
regarding an appeal. CIE will inform you of the outcome of your appeal within 28 days of receipt at
CIE of all requested documentation regarding the appeal.
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2010 | Part 19 Despatch of Scripts
19 DESPATCH OF SCRIPTS
Important Dates
Scripts should be sent to CIE immediately after each examination has been taken. Where
this is not possible, periodic despatches must be made at least at the end of each week’s
papers.
All parcels of scripts must reach Cambridge by:

May/June – 5 July
October/November – 10 December
HIGCSE
October – 15 November
CHECKPOINT
May – 16 May
October – 12 November
19.1 When must scripts be despatched?

Wherever possible scripts must be sent to CIE immediately after the examination has been taken.
Where this is not possible, periodic despatches must be made at least at the end of each week’s
papers.
All scripts must be kept in a secure place prior to despatch. Answer scripts are confidential between
the candidate and CIE. They may not be read or photocopied by any person prior to despatch.
Key Rule
• In no circumstances may scripts be retained any longer than one week.
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19.2 Packing of scripts

Examinations Officers should consider the following when packing scripts for despatch:
Despatch Materials
CIE provides materials for packing, labelling and despatch of scripts:
• Attendance Registers;
• Script Packet Envelopes;
• Barcode Labels;
• Labels for Air Freight despatches;
• Labels for Air Letter, Air Parcel, Diplomatic Bag or Courier despatches.
Attendance Registers
Invigilators must complete and sign the Attendance Register and enclose it in the script packet. If
there is more than one packet, the Attendance Register should be split to match the scripts in each
packet. The details of any late entry candidates who are not printed on the Attendance Register
should be added to the bottom of the Attendance Register. The scripts for these candidates must be
included with the other candidates’ scripts, in candidate number order. In case an extra sheet is
required, a blank attendance register can be found in Section D, Form 20.
Barcode Labels
Centres are provided with a set of adhesive labels to be used on packets of candidates’ scripts. Each
of the labels contains a unique barcode. The barcodes will be used to record electronically the
movement of script packets between Centres, CIE and its examiners. These labels will enable CIE to
locate scripts more easily during the essential script checking procedures which take place before
results are published. The labels are provided in timetable date order, with the labels for components
for which no specific date is allocated, printed at the beginning of the set.
Centres must observe the following guidelines when using barcode labels:
• Invigilators must ensure that the correct label is attached to each packet of scripts;
• Where a blank space appears to the left of the word SPLIT on the label, all scripts for that
component must be placed in the script packet;
• Where the code 01, 02 etc., appears to the left of the word SPLIT on the label, only scripts within
the range of candidate index numbers shown to the right of the words CANDIDATE NO. RANGE
should be placed in the script packet;
• Do not write anything on the Barcode label;
• Do not cover the Barcode label with adhesive tape, other labels or anything that would deface the
barcode;
• If Centres have not received a Barcode label and the examination has been completed, Centres
should clearly state on the envelope the following information:
¾ Centre Number;
¾ Syllabus Number;
¾ Component Number;
¾ Number of scripts contained;
¾ Candidate number range.
Key Rule
• Scripts must be split and packaged according to the candidate number range printed on the
barcode label.
Packing of Scripts
Centres must observe the following guidelines when packing scripts:
• Scripts for different components must not be packed in the same envelope;
• The completed Attendance Register should be enclosed in each envelope;
• The component number and name shown on the unique Barcode label should agree with that on
the question paper for which scripts are enclosed;
If all candidates entered for a component are absent, a completed Attendance Register for that
component should be enclosed in the script envelope. Such envelopes must display the correct
barcode label;
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• The packets of scripts must be securely fastened. If one envelope is not large enough for the
scripts, Centres can use two or more envelopes, indicating the candidate range in each
envelope. The Barcode label should be put on the first envelope and each envelope should be
numbered (e.g. 1 of 4, 2 of 4 … etc.);
• A number of script packets, for a variety of components, may be packaged together into one
parcel for despatch by courier or post, provided the parcel is secure and not too large or heavy;
• CIE have encountered a number of cases where a small packet of scripts has been attached to a
larger packet of scripts belonging to a different component. The small packet bears the CIE
address label and looks as if it is simply being used as a means of addressing the larger parcel.
There is a danger that the scripts contained in the small packet will be overlooked and may be
thrown away with the wrapping of the large parcel. It is therefore important that script packets for
different components are never attached together.
Key Rules
• To avoid the loss of all of the scripts for an entire syllabus do not package all of the
components for the same syllabus in one parcel.
• DESPATCH OF ARTWORK SCRIPTS. It is important to remember that all of the above points
apply to the preparation, packing and despatch of artwork scripts. In particular, each
component must be packed separately, be clearly identified and have its own barcode label.
19.3 Despatch of scripts

All scripts should be sent to CIE using the address labels provided. CIE provides two types of labels
for the despatch of scripts and it is important that Centres use the correct one depending on the
method of despatch chosen.
Air Letter, Air Parcel, Diplomatic Bag or Courier Despatches (recommended for envelopes and
small packages)
A supply of labels is provided for despatching scripts by the above methods. A copy of these labels
can be found in Section D Form 24. Parcels must be addressed directly to:

Hill Farm Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge
CB22 4FZ
United Kingdom
Scripts despatched by these methods must never be sent to the DHL Global Forwarding address as
this will cause extra delays or loss.
Air Freight Despatches (recommended for large heavy consignments)

When a despatch is made by Air Freight the Air Freight Despatch label must be used. A copy of this
label can be found in Section D, Form 23. CIE has appointed DHL Global Forwarding at London
Airport to act as its agents for the receipt of all consignments despatched by Air Freight. In order to
avoid delay in customs and to ensure rapid transmission to Cambridge, the following instructions
concerning raising Airwaybill Numbers must be observed:
• The name and address of the consignee must be shown on both the Airbill documents as well as
the packages being despatched as:
DHL Global Forwarding
(Account: University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate)
LONDON AIRPORT
• For scripts – the contents must be described as “Written examination answers urgently required at
Cambridge, United Kingdom. Arrangements have been made for immediate clearance at HM
Customs and for immediate onwards transmission to Cambridge.”
• For Craftwork – the contents must be described as “Student’s Handiwork various – temporary
admission free of revenue charge claimed – B.O. 21467/68”.
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• For other items in connection with examinations (i.e. cassettes) the contents should be described
as “Material for Educational Purposes”.
It is essential that immediately after each consignment of scripts has been despatched by air freight,
the following details are notified to CIE by fax or email, marked for the attention of the Despatch
Freight & Support Manager:
• Airwaybill Number;
• Flight Number;
• Date of Flight;
• Number of Parcels.
The receipt of this information will enable immediate enquiries to be made if any consignment is
delayed in transit.
19.4 Despatch of Checkpoint scripts

If a candidate has sat only one out of the two papers for any subject in Checkpoint, then the single
script should not be sent to CIE. Only scripts for candidates who have sat both papers in English,
Mathematics or Science should be despatched.
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2010 | Part 20 Results
20 RESULTS
Key Points
• Examination results documentation is provided in a number of different formats for
publication to candidates and for use by staff within the Centre.
• Results can be issued to candidates as soon as they become available online or
immediately after the hard copy is received.
• The results that are published initially are provisional and CIE reserves the right to
amend the information given. They will be confirmed at a later date by the issue of
Certificates.
Important Dates
Final dates will be notified to Centres via CIE Direct during 2010.
• Provisional Publication Dates for the June 2010 Examination Session
Qualification Results Available Online Hard Copy Results in Centres by
IGCSE Early August 2010 Mid August 2010
ICE Group Award Early August 2010 Mid August 2010
GCE Ordinary Level Early August 2010 Mid August 2010
GCE Advanced Subsidiary &
Advanced Level Early August 2010 Mid August 2010
AICE Diploma Early August 2010 Mid August 2010
• Provisional Publication Dates for the October 2010 Examination Session

HIGCSE Early December 2010 Mid December 2010
• Provisional Publication Dates for the November 2010 Examination Session

IGCSE Mid January 2011 Late January 2011
ICE Group Award Mid January 2011 Late January 2011
GCE Ordinary Level Mid January 2011 Late January 2011
GCE Advanced Subsidiary &
Advanced Level Mid January 2011 Late January 2011
AICE Diploma Mid January 2011 Late January 2011
• Checkpoint Diagnostic Feedback

Diagnostic feedback will be provided within five weeks for the May session and four
weeks for the October session of the Checkpoint scripts being received by CIE.
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20.1 What are results online?

CIE releases IGCSE, O Level and AS & A Level results through the CIE Direct Centre extranet
website. Please refer to Part 6 for more information about CIE Direct.
You will be able to access your results online in early August 2010 for the June 2010 examinations
and mid January 2011 for the November 2010 examinations. You can immediately issue the results to
candidates.
If you submitted your entries via CAMEO, you will also be able to download a results file which can be
imported into your CAMEO database. From there, you can print Statements of Results and issue
them to candidates. However, the percentage uniform score will not appear on the Statements of
Results.
If you currently receive only hardcopy results and are unable to access the website, you will be able to
issue results to candidates immediately upon receipt.
20.2 What results documentation is provided?

Provisional results are provided to Centres in the following formats for all types of examination other
than Checkpoint (see 20.3):
Statements of Results
A Statement of Results is provided for every candidate who made an examination entry through your
Centre. The Statement of Results lists all syllabuses entered by an individual candidate and the
syllabus grades that have been awarded in each case. For Group Award candidates (AICE and ICE),
the Statement of Results will also show the result achieved in the Group Award.
You will receive a Statement of Results for each candidate printed on full colour base stationery which
has a watermark within it. This is to be given to the candidate.
Explanatory Notes are printed on each Statement of Results which provide specific information on the
qualification and syllabus grades shown.
For private candidates the name of the Centre will not appear on the Statement of Results.
Since the Statements of Results constitute the permanent record of the examination held by CIE, any
errors (e.g. if the name of a candidate or a Centre does not correspond to the information supplied on
the entry form) must be reported to CIE immediately after the results are received. You should not
rely on the accuracy of a Statement of Results if there is any unauthorised alteration, erasure or tear in
it.
Key Rules
• The Statements of Results are not Certificates and may not necessarily be accepted by a
University or other public body.
• CIE reserves the right to correct the information given on any Statement of Results which is
issued before the despatch of Certificates.
Results by Syllabus, Option and Component

This document shows, for each syllabus option, the results and component grades of the candidates
at the Centre and is intended for the information of teaching staff only.
Please note that there are circumstances, such as those arising from an application for Special
Consideration because of part-absence, in which it may not be possible to provide a full set of
component grades, even though a final grade has been issued.
Centres should also note that CIE does not provide a profile of marks attained in each component or
syllabus and component grade boundaries.
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Key Rules
• Component grades are given in confidence for the information of the teaching staff and must
not be made public or communicated to prospective employers or to authorities responsible for
admissions to Universities or to other institutions of Higher Education. They are intended only
to enable the standards reached by a candidate in the different parts of the examination to be
compared, and they will not always correspond exactly to the grade in the syllabus as a whole.
• Centres should note the final syllabus grade is derived from an aggregation of the candidate’s
marks and not directly from the component grades. It follows that candidates with similar
component grades will not necessarily receive the same final grade.
Results Broadsheet
The results broadsheet provides a summary of the results issued to all candidates and is intended for
the information of teaching staff. You will receive one copy of this document.
The results broadsheet displays the results in the form of a grid with the names of all candidates
entered through your Centre listed down the left hand side and syllabus titles listed across the top.
Syllabuses with a small entry are shown in the blank columns to the right of the document.
Moderation Adjustment Summary Reports

A summary of moderation adjustments is provided for every internally assessed component. This
document reports the moderation adjustments applied to each internally assessed component and is
supplied for the information of teaching staff. You will receive one copy of this document.
The summary shows, for each internally assessed component, any adjustments made by CIE to the
marks awarded by the Centre. You should be aware that adjustments are made to marks submitted
by the Centre and not to weighted marks. 'NO ADJUSTMENT' indicates that the marks provided by
your subject teachers were accepted without alteration. The document is printed in syllabus
component code order and adjustments made to ranges of marks are shown in ascending sequence.
CIE’s moderation procedures will not allow marks to be reduced below zero or raised above the
maximum mark for the component.
Report to a Centre on Moderation

A brief report on the moderation is supplied for each internally assessed component for the
information of teaching staff. This report will indicate cases of remarking of coursework by CIE’s
Moderators, where adjustment has not been possible.
20.3 What feedback documentation is provided for Checkpoint?

Checkpoint diagnostic feedback is provided in the following four areas:
• Individual Student Reports;
• A Centre Report;
• Teaching Group Reports;
• End of Session Reports.
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20.4 What are the procedures for checking and issuing results?
Results are despatched to Centres by courier unless CIE is instructed otherwise. Results will not be
emailed or faxed to Centres or any other party.
Upon receipt of your results, you should check that all relevant documents have been received. In
particular, you should check that a Statement of Results has been provided for each candidate at your
Centre, including private candidates. In the unlikely event of you receiving incomplete results you
should contact CIE Customer Services immediately.
Results for attached Centres should be made available to the Centre as per local arrangements.
You are responsible for ensuring that all Statements of Results are forwarded to all candidates who
made examination entries through your Centre, including private candidates.
20.5 How are syllabus grades reported on results?

The syllabus grades that are reported on results documentation for each qualification are described in
the following notes.
For each qualification “NO RESULT” indicates that a result cannot be issued because of absence for
the whole or part of the examination in the syllabus or because of a decision not to issue a result for
some other reason.
For each qualification “PENDING” indicates that a result cannot be issued at present but will follow in
due course.
For some IGCSE syllabuses “TO BE ISSUED” indicates that the result will be awarded in the November
session.
Percentage Uniform Marks

Percentage uniform marks are provided for IGCSE and GCE A Level, AS Level, and O Level. They are
an additional piece of information provided on each candidate’s Statement of Results to supplement
their grade for a syllabus. They are determined in this way:
A candidate who obtains full marks receives a uniform percentage mark of 100%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade A* obtains a uniform percentage
mark of 90%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade A obtains a uniform percentage
mark of 80%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade B obtains a uniform percentage
mark of 70%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade C obtains a uniform percentage
mark of 60%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade D obtains a uniform percentage
mark of 50%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade E obtains a uniform percentage
mark of 40%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade F (in qualifications where Grade F is
awarded) obtains a uniform percentage mark of 30%.
A candidate who obtains the minimum mark necessary for a Grade G (in qualifications where Grade G
is awarded) obtains a uniform percentage mark of 20%.
A candidate who obtains no marks receives a uniform percentage mark of 0%.
Candidates whose mark is none of the above receive a percentage mark in between those stated
according to the position of their mark in relation to the grade ‘thresholds’ (i.e. the minimum mark for
obtaining a grade) . For example, a candidate whose mark is halfway between the minimum for a Grade
C and the minimum for a Grade D (and whose grade is therefore D) receives a percentage uniform
mark of 55%.
The uniform percentage mark is stated at syllabus level only. It is not the same as the ‘raw’ mark
obtained by the candidate, since it has been adjusted to allow for the position of the grade thresholds
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(which many vary from one session to another, and from one subject to another) and also to turn it into
a percentage.
GCE Advanced Level

GCE A Level results are shown by one of the grades A*(a*), A(a) B(b), C(c), D(d) or E(e) indicating the
standard achieved, grade A(a) being the highest and grade E(e) the lowest. “UNGRADED” indicates
that the candidate has failed to reach the standard required either for a pass at Advanced Level or
Advanced Subsidiary Level. “UNGRADED” will be reported on the Statement of Results but not on the
Certificate.
For languages other than English syllabuses, separate oral endorsement grades of Distinction, Merit
and Pass, are also reported for candidates who satisfy the conditions as stated in the syllabus.
If a candidate takes an A Level and fails to achieve grade E(e) or higher, an Advanced Subsidiary Level
grade will be awarded if the candidate satisfies the following conditions:
• The components taken for the A Level by the candidate in that session included all the components
required for an Advanced Subsidiary Level;
• The candidate’s performance in these components was sufficient to merit the award of an Advanced
Subsidiary Level grade.
GCE AS (Advanced Subsidiary) Level

GCE AS Level results are shown by one of the grades a(a), b(b), c(c), d(d) or e(e) indicating the
standard achieved, grade a(a) being the highest and grade e(e) the lowest. “UNGRADED” indicates
that the candidate has failed to reach the standard required for a pass at Advanced Subsidiary.
“UNGRADED” will be reported on the Statement of Results but not on the Certificate.
For languages other than English syllabuses, separate oral endorsement grades of Distinction, Merit
and Pass are also reported for candidates who satisfy the conditions as stated in the syllabus.
AICE Half-Credit
AICE Half-Credit subject results are shown by one of the grades A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d) or E(e) indicating
the standard achieved, grade A(a) being the highest and grade E(e) the lowest. “UNGRADED”
indicates that the candidate’s performance fell short of the standard required for grade E(e).
“UNGRADED” will be reported on the Statement of Results but not on the Certificate.
GCE O (Ordinary) Level

GCE O Level results are shown by one of the grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d) or E(e) indicating the
standard achieved, grade A(a) being the highest and grade E(e) the lowest. “UNGRADED” indicates
that the candidate’s performance fell short of the standard required for Grade E(e). “UNGRADED” will
be reported on the Statement of Results but not on the Certificate.
IGCSE
IGCSE results are shown by one of the grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d), E(e), F(f) and G(g)
indicating the standard achieved, grade A*(a*) being the highest and grade G(g) the lowest.
“UNGRADED” indicates that the candidate’s performance fell short of the standard required for grade
G(g). “UNGRADED” will be reported on the Statement of Results but not on the Certificate.
For some language syllabuses separate oral endorsement grades are also reported on a scale of 1 to 5,
1 being the highest.
HIGCSE
HIGCSE results are shown by one of the grades 1(ONE), 2(TWO), 3(THREE) and 4(FOUR), with grade
1(ONE) being the highest and grade 4(FOUR) the lowest. “UNGRADED” indicates that the candidate’s
performance fell short of the standard required for Grade 4(FOUR). “UNGRADED” will be reported on
the Statement of Results but not on the Certificate.
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Key Rules
• Syllabus grades for all examination types are reported on Statements of Results as an
upper case letter followed by the corresponding lower case letter in brackets, e.g. B(b).
This format is used as a security feature to prevent grades being altered by hand.
• The exceptions to this rule are:
¾ GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level where a lower case letter is reported which is then
repeated in brackets, e.g. b(b). The reason for this is to distinguish Advanced
Subsidiary Level grades from Advanced Level grades as they are reported on the
same Statement of Results;
¾ HIGCSE where numeric grades are issued in the following format 1(ONE), 2(TWO),
3(THREE) and 4(FOUR).
20.6 How are Group Award results calculated and reported?

AICE Diploma Group Award
The AICE Diploma group award result will be reported on Advanced Level Statements of Results for
candidates who satisfy the AICE Diploma award rules which are described below. The AICE Diploma
group award is reported on a three point scale of grades: Distinction, Merit and Pass.
To qualify for the AICE Diploma:

• The candidate has to be entered for the AICE Diploma group award;
• The candidate has to obtain at least six credits;
• The candidate has to obtain at least one credit in each of the three subject groups.
The subject groups for the AICE Diploma are:

• Group A: Mathematics and Sciences;
• Group B: Languages;
• Group C: Arts and Humanities.
The system for converting AS and A Level results to group award credits is as follows:
• An A Level grade E(e) or better counts as a double credit.
• An AS Level grade e(e) or better counts as a single credit.
• Grade E or better in an AICE half-credit course English Language or English Literature count as a
half credit.
• Grade E or better in each of two AICE Research Projects count as a single credit.
The following combinations are therefore all valid:
A Level AS Level AICE

(2 credits each) (1 credit each) Half – Credit
3 0 0
2 2 0
2 1 2
1 4 0
1 3 2
0 6 0
0 5 2
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The following conditions must also be observed:

• Candidates may not count more than one subject with identical titles at A Level, AS Level or
AICE Half-Credit;
• Candidates may not count more than one of the alternatives in any subject, except where
specified in the booklet Procedures for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3);
• Candidates may not count any combination of subjects or papers forbidden by the subject
syllabuses and the booklet Procedures for the Submission of Entries (INT./E.3);
• The maximum number of half-credits which may be counted towards an AICE Diploma is two.
Candidates who meet the requirements for the AICE Diploma are awarded a Distinction, Merit or
Pass. To determine which, they are allocated points according to the grades they achieve in each
counting syllabus as follows:
Grade achieved in Points for Double Points for Full Credit Points for Half-
subject Credit (A Level) grades (AS Level) grades Credit grades
A* 140
A 120 60 30
B 100 50 25
C 80 40 20
D 60 30 15
E 40 20 10
The award received by the candidate is then determined as follows:
Total Score AICE Award
(if a candidate has at least six credits across the three groups)
320 or above AICE Diploma with Distinction
220 to 315 AICE Diploma with Merit
120 to 215 AICE Diploma at Pass Level
Below 120 No AICE Diploma, but certificates to record individual subject results.
ICE Group Award

The ICE group award result will be reported on IGCSE Statements of Results for candidates who
satisfy the ICE award rules which are described below. The ICE group award is reported on a three
point scale of grades: Distinction, Merit and Pass.
To qualify for ICE:

• The candidate has to be entered for at least seven subjects, including two different language
subjects from Group I and one subject from each of Groups II, III, IV and V. The seventh subject
can be taken from any of the five subject groups.
• The candidate must be entered for at least six IGCSE subjects and one approved O Level
subject. No candidate who has taken fewer than six IGCSE subjects will be awarded an ICE
Certificate.
• The candidate has to obtain at least grade G(g) (or E(e) for approved GCE O Level subjects) in
each of the seven subjects;
The subject groups for ICE are:

• Group I: Languages;
• Group II: Humanities and Social Sciences;
• Group III: Sciences;
• Group IV: Mathematics;
• Group V: Creative, Technical and Vocational.
You should note that whilst it is possible to retake a subject in the second examination session, the
retake grade will not count for ICE purposes. A separate IGCSE (or GCE O Level) Certificate will be
issued for the retaken subject.
Candidates who meet the requirements for ICE are awarded a Distinction, Merit or Pass. The
category will be decided on their best seven results irrespective of groups provided that they have
fulfilled the entry requirement. Candidates who fail to gain ICE will still receive a Certificate recording
the individual subject results.
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The award received by the candidate is determined as follows:

Distinction Grade A(a) in five subjects and Grade C(c) or above in two subjects
Merit Grade C(c) or above in five subjects and Grade F(f) or above in two subjects
Pass Grade G(g) or above in seven subjects from the prescribed subject groups.
20.7 How do Centres apply for additional sets of results?

If an additional set of results is required, you should send a letter or fax on headed paper signed by
the Head of Centre to CIE by the following dates:
• May/June examination session – 24 July
• October/November examination session – 18 December.
The charges for providing duplicate sets of results to Centres are as follows:
• Whole Centre results - £30
• Broadsheet only - £20
20.8 What should Centres do if they wish to make an enquiry about

the results that have been issued?
Detailed information on the procedures for enquiring on candidates’ results and the services offered
can be found in Section B, Part 21 of this Administrative Guide.
Any letter submitted by a Centre expressing general concern with its results in a particular
examination will be acknowledged, but no investigation will be carried out. If a Centre requires such
an investigation it must use one of the enquiries about examination results services offered by CIE.
20.9 What should Centres do if the Centre Name or a Candidate

Name is reported incorrectly on results?
You should immediately inform CIE in writing of any errors in a Centre or candidate names on
Statements of Results, so that the required amendment can be made before Certificates are issued.
An administrative fee of £28 is payable on requests for name amendments received after the following
dates:
• 15 September for the May/June Examination Session;
• 15 February for the October Examination Session;
• 15 February for the November Examination Session.
20.10 How can Centres arrange for copies of results to be sent to

other institutions?
CIE cannot provide Statements of Results directly to candidates or any other parties apart from the
Centres. However, upon receipt of a Certifying Statement application from a candidate, CIE will issue
a Certifying Statement of Provisional Results to another party.
Candidates should apply for a Certifying Statement of Provisional Results using the application form
that can be found in Section D Form 29. If the applicant requires the Certifying Statement to be sent
to their home address the candidate must obtain written authorisation from his/her Centre on centre
headed paper and send it with their completed Certifying Statement application form. If the Certifying
Statement is to be provided to a school or university, the centre’s authorisation is not required.
These Certifying Statements will be despatched on the date provisional results are published. After
this date, authorisations from Centres are no longer required.
For candidates wishing to apply for entrance to UK Universities, CIE provides a set of results for all
candidates to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Therefore, candidates do
not need to request that Certifying Statements are sent to UCAS.
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2010 | Part 21 Enquiries about Examination Results
21 ENQUIRIES ABOUT EXAMINATION RESULTS
Key Points
• An enquiry about examination results is a review of the marking of a candidate’s
examination script(s) or a re-moderation of a Centre’s coursework.
• CIE offers a number of enquiries about examination results services for which an
administrative fee will be charged.
Where an enquiry leads to a change in syllabus grade, no enquiry fee will be charged.
Important Dates
Centres are required to submit requests for Enquiries about Examination Results by the
following dates:
• May/June – 30 September
October/November – 26 February
21.1 What is an Enquiry about Examination Results?

CIE carries out extensive quality checks prior to results being issued. However, an enquiry about
examination results service is available to Centres in case it is felt that additional investigation into the
result of one or more specific candidates is appropriate.
21.2 How to request an Enquiry about Examination Results

CIE sends application forms for Enquiries about Examination Results (INT FORM E) to you together
with the Statements of Results. These forms should be completed and signed by the Head of the
Centre. The forms should be submitted to CIE from the Centre or, in the case of an attached Centre,
via the Parent Organisation, within the stated deadlines above. There is also a blank copy of the form
in Section D Form 27. An electronic version can be downloaded from the CIE Direct website
(http://direct.cie.org.uk).
Centres must obtain candidate consent for Enquiries about Results, as candidates’ marks and subject
grades may be lowered.
(i) Candidates must be informed of this possible outcome and provide their informed consent in
writing before an application is submitted. A Candidate Consent Form for Centres to use is
included in the Administrative Guide For Centres 2010.
(ii) Consent forms must be retained by the Centre and kept for at least 6 months following the
outcome of the Enquiry about Results ort any subsequent appeal.
(iii) The submission of INT FORM E by the Centre carries with it confirmation to CIE that the
informed consent of the candidates listed has been obtained.
Candidate consent is not required for a ‘Service 5’ Enquiry (Re-moderation of Coursework with
Report), because, for that service only, candidates grades cannot be lowered but only raised or
confirmed.
If the INT FORM E is not completed with all the required details, there will be a delay in the enquiry
about examination results being processed.
Key Rule
• Centres and candidates should be aware that a candidate’s syllabus grade may remain the
same, go up or go down as a consequence of an enquiry about examination results.
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Key Rules
• CIE will not consider any requests for enquiries about examination results from individual
candidates or their parents. All enquiries about examination results must be endorsed by the
Head of Centre.
• Only one enquiry about examination results will be allowed for each candidate’s result in the
externally assessed components of a syllabus. Centres may, in addition, request Service 5
(re-moderation of coursework and report) in that syllabus.
• Different services may be requested for different candidates’ results in a syllabus.
• Requests may be made for the same or different services for the same candidate in more
than one syllabus.
• If making an enquiry by component you must ensure that all components to be reviewed are
listed on the INT Form E as CIE are unable to accept additional component enquiries for the
same candidate/syllabus at a later date. Please also note that all components selected for the
same candidate/syllabus must be for the same service.
21.3 What Enquiries about Examination Results services are

available?
On request from a Centre/Parent Organisation, CIE will provide free of charge, an explanation of any
report of “NO RESULT” or “PENDING”. The usual reason for CIE to report the outcome “NO RESULT”
is that all components of an assessment do not appear to have been completed. If you have relevant
documentary evidence, for example an attendance register or coursework mark sheet, to show that the
candidate has completed all components; you should send copies of the evidence with your request.
There are two options available when submitting enquiries about results: Enquiry by Syllabus or
Enquiry by Component.
• Enquiry by syllabus will be a review of all externally assessed components for the
syllabus. Components do not need to be specified on the INT Form E for this service.
You are only able to submit one enquiry per candidate per syllabus. Note: Enquiry by
Syllabus is not available for a service 5 enquiry.
• Enquiry by component will be a review of externally assessed components as specified
by the Centre. Please ensure all components to be reviewed are listed on the INT Form E
as CIE are unable to accept additional component enquiries for the same
candidate/syllabus at a later date. Please also note that all components selected for the
same candidate/syllabus must be for the same service.
CIE provides the following enquiries about examination results services
Service 1 (Clerical Re-check)

CIE will check that all parts of a candidate’s work have been marked, all marks have been added
accurately and total marks have been correctly recorded on our system.
Service 2 (Review of marking)

A senior examiner will review the marking of all externally assessed components (excluding multiple-
choice question papers) and CIE will conduct a full clerical re-check.
Service 3 (Review of marking and Report)

choice question papers) and write a detailed report on an individual candidate’s performance. CIE will
conduct a full clerical re-check.
Service 4 (Review of marking and Report on a Group of Candidates)

choice question papers) of a group of no fewer than five and no more than fifteen candidates for a
given examination and will write a general report on the work of the group. CIE will conduct a full
clerical re-check.
Note: All candidates in the group must have taken the same combination of components.
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Service 5 (Re-moderation of Coursework with Report)
A senior moderator will re-moderate the Centre’s coursework marks for a component, and write a
report on the assessment of the candidates’ coursework.
Service 6 Recalculation of AICE Diploma

CIE will carry out a clerical check of the calculation of the AICE Diploma result.
Service 7 (Review of Marking, Report and Return of Photocopy of Marked Script)

This service is not available to Centres that make their entries via Ministries.
choice question papers) and write a detailed report on an individual candidate’s performance. CIE will
return a copy of the candidate’s marked script to the centre with the report. CIE will conduct a full
clerical re-check.
Service 8 (Review of Marking, Report and Return of Photocopy of Marked Scripts for a Group of
Candidates)
This service is not available to Centres that make their entries via Ministries.
choice question papers) of a group of no fewer than five and no more than fifteen candidates for a
given examination and will write a general report on the work of the group. CIE will return a copy of the
marked script of each candidate in the group to the centre with the report. CIE will conduct a full
clerical re-check.
Note: All candidates in the group must have taken the same combination of components.
Enquiries about Examination Results can only be carried out if you indicate which service you require
when you complete the INT FORM E. If this information is not included on your form, CIE will contact
your Head of Centre and take no further action until we receive written confirmation of your
requirements.
21.4 Enquiries about Examination Results fees

A fee is charged for each enquiry about examination results service offered by CIE.
“NO RESULT” and “PENDING” explanations will be provided without charge.
CIE will invoice the Head of Centre/Parent Organisation for the Result Enquiry fees after the closing
date for enquiries about examination results. In cases where a grade change has resulted from the
enquiry, no enquiry fee will be charged.
Key Rule
• Cheques and bank drafts must not be sent with the completed INT FORM E.
21.5 How long does it take to process Enquiries about Examination

Results?
Enquiries will be dealt with by CIE strictly in the order in which they are received. CIE will not be able
to guarantee the date by which work will be completed but every effort will be made to report the
outcome of the review of the marking or re-moderation as rapidly as possible and, wherever
practicable, within 30 days of the receipt of the enquiry.
Once the INT Form E is processed at CIE, an acknowledgement letter will be sent to the
Centre/Parent Organisation confirming the enquiry requested. If an acknowledgement letter is not
received it could mean that the INT Form E has not arrived at CIE and that the enquiry may not have
been processed. Therefore, it is essential that Centres contact CIE if an acknowledgement letter
is not received within two weeks of submitting the enquiry.
Please note that the process of destroying candidate scripts begins in early November for the June
session and in early May for the November session. If an enquiry is subsequently received, it will not
be possible for this to be processed as the scripts will have been destroyed.
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21.6 Outcomes of Enquiries about Examination Results

CIE will provide written notification of the outcome of the enquiries about examination results to the
Head of Centre/Parent Organisation. Where an enquiry leads to a syllabus grade change, CIE will
issue a revised Statement of Results. If Certificates have already been issued to Centres, the original
Certificate must be returned before a revised replacement can be issued. All Certificates which are to
be replaced should be returned to CIE Result Enquiries Unit.
CIE will also provide formal written confirmation of any syllabus grade change to any university or
other institution at the request of the Head of Centre/Parent Organisation.
If the outcome of an enquiry about examination results is considered by CIE to bring into question the
accuracy of the results for other candidates in that syllabus, the outcome of the original enquiry about
examination results will be notified to the Head of Centre/Parent Organisation and CIE will extend the
enquiry about examination results to include any other candidates who may have been affected. The
Head of Centre/Parent Organisation will be notified of the further investigation and the outcome.
Centres and candidates should be aware that a candidate’s syllabus grade may remain the same, go
up or go down as a consequence of an enquiry about examination results.
Key Rule
• Where an enquiry for Services 1, 2, 3 and 7, leads to a change in syllabus grade, the enquiry fee
will be waived.
• Where an enquiry for Services 4, 5 and 8, leads to one or more changes to candidates grades,
the whole fee or a proportion of it as appropriate will be waived.
21.7 Appeals
If, having received the outcome of an enquiry about examination results, a Head of Centre/Parent
Organisation wishes to appeal against that outcome, the Head of Centre/Parent Organisation may
submit an appeal to the CIE Appeals Committee. Appeals must be submitted, in writing, within 28
days of the date of the notification of the decision. The appeal will focus on whether CIE used
procedures which were consistent with CIE’s Code of Practice and whether CIE applied its procedures
properly and fairly in arriving at its judgements. The appeal must state in what way or ways the Centre
believes not to have been the case. The consideration of an appeal does not normally involve the
further re-marking of the candidate’s work.
The appeal process consists of two stages:
• Stage 1: The Appeal will initially be considered by a senior member of CIE’s staff, who will notify
the Centre in writing within 21 days of CIE’s receipt of the Appeal whether the Appeal is to be
upheld.
• Stage 2: If the Appeal is not upheld at Stage 1, the Head of Centre/Parent Organisation may
make a further appeal to Stage 2, but must do so in writing within 14 days of the date of the
outcome of the Stage 1 Appeal. Stage 2 involves the presentation of the case to the CIE Appeals
Committee. CIE will inform the Head of Centre/Parent Organisation of the outcome within 28 days
of the date of receiving the Stage 2 appeal.
The charge will be £65.00 for a Stage 1 Appeal and a further £65.00 for a Stage 2 Appeal. The charge
will be per enquiry, not per candidate.
The outcome of an Appeal is regarded as final and CIE will not enter into further correspondence with
Heads of Centres/Parent Organisations after notification of the outcome of that Appeal.
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2010 | Part 22 Certificates
22 CERTIFICATES
Key Points
• The Certificate provides confirmation of a candidate’s results.
Important Dates
Certificates will be despatched to Centres by the dates shown below
• June 2010 Examination Session

IGCSE - mid October
ICE Group Award - mid October
GCE Ordinary Level, Advanced Subsidiary Level & Advanced Level - mid October
AICE Diploma - mid October
AICE Half Credit - mid October
• October 2010 Examination Session

HIGCSE October - mid March
• November 2010 Examination Session

IGCSE - mid March
ICE Group Award - mid March
GCE Ordinary Level, Advanced Subsidiary Level & Advanced Level - mid March
AICE Diploma - mid March
AICE Half Credit - mid March
• Checkpoint
Certificates are not issued for Checkpoint.
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22.1 What are the conditions of issue for Certificates?

A Certificate is and remains the property of CIE and is issued on the following conditions:
• Any alteration or defacement to a Certificate renders it invalid.

• A Certificate must be returned to CIE upon request.
• The Certificate should be kept in a safe place.
• CIE will not issue a copy of a Certificate.
• A candidate who has lost a Certificate may apply for a Certifying Statement of Results (see Section
B Part 24).
Certificates are despatched to Centres by courier unless CIE is instructed otherwise. As candidate’s
marks and subject grades may be lowered by the outcome of an enquiry about results, CIE are unable
to despatch certificates until after the deadline for the submission of enquiries. Certificates will be
despatched as soon as this deadline has passed but the certificate for any candidate for whom an
enquiry is still in progress will be withheld until the outcome of the enquiry about results is known.
Upon receipt of certificates, you should check that you have received the Certificates against the
enclosed Certificate Register to ensure that you have received a Certificate for every qualifying
candidate. You should inform CIE immediately of any discrepancies. A fee will be charged for the re-
issue of any Certificates after the following dates:
• 30 November for May and June examinations.
• 30 April for October and November examinations.
You are responsible for ensuring that all Certificates are forwarded to all candidates as soon as
possible upon receipt. Where you are unable to hand Certificates to candidates personally, you are
responsible for obtaining an acknowledgement of receipt from each candidate.
You must retain Certificates in a safe place until they are distributed to candidates. Unclaimed
Certificates should be retained under secure conditions for a minimum period of twelve months from
the date of issue. After that period, you should return unclaimed Certificates to CIE enclosing a list of
those Certificates being returned. A copy of the list should also be kept by the Centre. Under no
circumstances should you destroy unclaimed Certificates.
If you have not received Certificates by the dates listed above, you should contact the local DHL office
in the first instance. If the local DHL office is unable to advise of an expected delivery date you should
then contact CIE Customer Services for further advice.
22.2 What Certificates are issued for each CIE qualification?

Certificates are issued for the following CIE General Qualifications:
General Certificate of Education (GCE)

One Certificate is awarded for all levels of the GCE.
GCE Advanced Level – grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d), or E(e) indicate a pass at Advanced
Level, grade A(a) being the highest and grade E(e) the lowest.
GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level - grades a(a), b(b), c(c), d(d), or e(e) indicate the standard reached,
grade a (a) being the highest and grade e (e) the lowest.
GCE Ordinary Level – grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d), or E(e) indicate the standard reached,
grade A(a) being the highest and grade E(e) the lowest.
The text ‘Advanced Level’, ‘Advanced Subsidiary’ or ‘Ordinary Level’ prefixing the grade awarded
indicates the level at which the grade was awarded for the subject. Under some circumstances where a
candidate is entered for Advanced Level but does not achieve a grade E (e) or above, CIE will award an
Advanced Subsidiary Level grade a(a) to e(e) in the subject.
Performance in AS and A Level language syllabus speaking components is shown as 'With Distinction in
Speaking', 'With Merit in Speaking' or 'With Pass in Speaking’.
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AICE Diploma
Candidates who satisfy the AICE Diploma award rules will generally be awarded two Certificates.
1. An AICE Diploma Certificate reports the following information:

• The level achieved in AICE Diploma group award:
¾ Distinction;
¾ Merit;
¾ Pass.
• The AICE Diploma points score:
¾ Candidates scoring 320 points and above are awarded a Distinction;
¾ Candidates scoring 220-315 points are awarded a Merit;
¾ Candidates scoring 120-215 points are awarded a Pass.
2. A GCE Certificate (see above) which reports the grades achieved in GCE Advanced Subsidiary and
Advanced Level syllabuses.
Candidates who achieve grade E(e) or better in an AICE Half Credit syllabus will also receive a separate
AICE Half Credit Certificate. The grades reported on this Certificate are A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d) or E(e).
IGCSE
IGCSE results in individual subjects are indicated by the grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d), E(e), F(f)
or G(g). Grade A*(a*) is awarded to those candidates showing highest ability in a subject and grade
G(g) for a minimum satisfactory performance. Performances below the standard of grade G(g) are not
recorded on Certificates.
Candidates awarded grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b) or C(c) have reached standards at least equivalent to
those required for the award of grades A(a), B(b) or C(c) in the GCE Ordinary Level and grades A*(a*),
A(a), B(b) or C(c) in the General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
For some language syllabuses, oral endorsements are recorded on the Certificate indicated by grades
1(ONE) through to 5(FIVE). Grade 1(ONE) is awarded to those candidates showing highest ability in the
oral and grade 5 (FIVE) for a minimum satisfactory performance.
International Certificate of Education (ICE)

To qualify for an ICE Certificate, a candidate must obtain at least grade G(g) in each of seven subjects.
These must include two subjects from Group I (Languages) and at least one subject from each of
Groups II (Humanities and Social Sciences), III (Sciences), IV (Mathematics) and V (Creative, Technical
and Vocational).
ICE Certificates show the level achieved in the ICE group award:
¾ DISTINCTION is awarded if a candidate obtains grade A(a) or above in five subjects and grade
C(c) or above in two further subjects;
¾ MERIT is awarded if a candidate obtains grade C(c) or above in five subjects and grade F(f) or
above in two further subjects;
¾ PASS is awarded if a candidate obtains grade G(g) or above in seven subjects.
An IGCSE Certificate will be awarded to failing ICE candidates who obtain a minimum of at least one
grade G(g) in a syllabus.
Candidates who achieve ICE in one session will receive an ICE Statement of Result and two separate
IGCSE and ICE Certificates.
Two session ICE candidates will receive a Certificate for the individual subjects taken at the end of the
first session and two separate IGCSE and ICE Certificates at the end of the second session.
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Key Rules
• Syllabus grades for all examination types are reported on Certificates as an upper case
letter followed by the corresponding lower case letter in brackets, e.g. B(b). This format is
used as a security feature to prevent grades being altered by hand.
• The exceptions to this rule are:
¾ GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level where a lower case letter is reported which is then
repeated in brackets, e.g. b(b). The reason for this is to distinguish Advanced
Subsidiary Level grades from Advanced Level grades as they are reported on the
same Certificate.
¾ HIGCSE where numeric grades are issued in the following format 1(ONE), 2(TWO),
3(THREE) and 4(FOUR)
22.3 What should Centres do if the Centre Name or a Candidate

Name is reported incorrectly on a Certificate?
You should check candidate details including the spelling of names when Certificates are received.
You should report any inaccuracies to CIE immediately upon discovery and return any incorrect
Certificate to CIE for amendment. A fee is charged for issuing a replacement Certificate due to
incorrect candidate and/or Centre details.
A Certificate will only be replaced within 18 months of the date of issue of the original Certificate.
Requests for replacement Checkpoint Statements of Achievement, must be sent to CIE within 6
months from the date received by the Centre, replacements will not be issued after this time. A fee of
£28.00 will be charged for this service, plus an additional £25.00 for courier delivery.
22.4 Can Certificate information be amended at the request of a

Centre or Candidate?
CIE will not consider any requests to change Certificate information that was correct at the time of
issue.
Certificates are issued in the name of the candidate at the time the award is made. Replacement
Certificates will not be provided to accommodate a subsequent change of name.
A separate Certificate is issued for each examination session. CIE cannot combine grades obtained in
different examination sessions onto one Certificate.
CIE will not consider requests from a Centre or a candidate for selected grades to be deleted from a
Certificate.
22.5 Damaged or lost Certificates
CIE at its absolute discretion reserves the right to issue replacement Certificates to candidates upon
satisfactory proof of identity. This service is available only within 18 months of the date of issue of the
original Certificate. Thereafter, a Certifying Statement will be issued to candidates (see Section B Part
24). The damaged Certificate must be returned to CIE before any replacement Certificate will be
provided. A fee of £28 per certificate will be charged for requests for missing Certificates. An
additional fee of £25 will be charged for despatch by courier.
Replacement Certificates will not be issued to candidates who have lost their Certificates. A candidate
who has lost a CIE Certificate should apply for a Certifying Statement of Results. You can find a copy
of the Certifying Statement Application Form in Section D Form 29. A fee is charged for issuing
Certifying Statements of Results.
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2010 | Part 23 Reports on the Examination
23 REPORTS ON THE EXAMINATION
Key Points
• Reports on the Examination are produced after each examination session and provide
feedback for Teachers on how candidates performed in the examination.
• The reports are provided by CD-ROM or, if unable to access the CD-ROM, as hard
copy. They are also available on the CIE Teacher Support website.
Important Dates
• Reports on the Examination for the May/June session are published in the following
October.
• Reports on the Examination for the October/November session are published in the
following April.
23.1 What are Reports on the Examination?

The Principal Examiners and Moderators write Reports on the Examination once the marking and
moderation for an examination session has been completed. A report is written for each component
and is intended to give information on how candidates performed in general. Reports will normally
include:
• Guidance on what the examiners were seeking;
• Comments on areas of the syllabus that were done well or badly;
• Comments on any evidence of problems relating to examination technique;
• Examples to illustrate points made.
Reports on the Examination are published in the following subject areas:
GCE
• Art and Design;
• Biological and Environmental Sciences;
• Business Subjects;
• Chemistry;
• Combined Science;
• Computer Studies;
• Design and Technology;
• Economics;
• English;
• Geography;
• History;
• Home Economics;
• Languages other than English;
• Mathematics;
• Music;
• Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu;
• Physical Education;
• Physics;
• Religious Studies;
• Social Sciences;
• Technical Subjects;
• Thinking Skills.
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2010 | Part 23 Reports on the Examination
IGCSE
• Creative, Technical and Vocational Subjects;
• Humanities and Social Sciences;
• Languages;
• Mathematics;
• Sciences.
AICE(Half Credit)
All subjects.
23.2 How are they provided?

Reports on the Examination are made available to Centres in three ways:
• Despatched to Centres on CD-ROM. This is the standard method of delivery to all CIE Centres;
• Despatched to Centres as hard copy booklets. This is an alternative method of delivery for
Centres who do not have the facility to access the reports on CD-ROM;
• On the Teacher Support website.
CD-ROMs or booklets will be provided free of charge to a maximum number that is determined by the
size of the Centre’s entry. You can purchase additional copies by completing a Publications Order
Form, available on CIE's website at www.cie.org.uk.
CIE maintains details of known Centre requirements for Reports on the Examination and will despatch
on that basis. However, you can update your requirements by using the Order Form enclosed with
each despatch.
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2010 | Part 24 Certifying Statements, Early Information and Verification of Results
24 CERTIFYING STATEMENTS, EARLY INFORMATION

AND VERIFICATION OF RESULTS
Key Points
• A Certifying Statement is an official document issued by CIE which shows the
grades obtained by a candidate in a given examination session. Certifying
Statements will be accepted by educational institutions and places of employment
as a legitimate record of results.
• Where a candidate is applying for admission to a number of educational institutions
or places of employment, a request can be made for a Certifying Statement to be
sent to each institution on the day results are published.
• CIE offers a results verification service for applications to educational institutions or
places of employment.
24.1 What is a Certifying Statement?

A Certifying Statement is an official document issued by CIE which shows the grades obtained by a
candidate in a given examination session. The Certifying Statement is fully endorsed by the Vice
Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
They are usually requested in the following circumstances:

• as a replacement for a lost Certificate;
• as a replacement for a damaged Certificate;
• as proof to an educational institution or employer of the applicant’s results.
All grades are shown on a Certifying Statement, including Fail and Ungraded results, unlike a
Certificate which only shows grades deemed to be of a certain standard for a given qualification.
24.2 How to apply for a Certifying Statement

Applications for Certifying Statements may be made at any time.
A copy of the application form can be found in Section D Form 29. It is also available on the CIE
website or by contacting CIE Customer Services.
The form must be completed in full and submitted along with the correct payment and some form of
identification, such as a photocopy of a passport, birth certificate or driving licence.
It is possible to request several Certifying Statements on the one application form.
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Checklist
Please ensure that the following details are completed on the Certifying Statement Application Form:
• Current name;
• Full name at the time of the examination;
• Date of birth;
• Current address;
• Daytime contact details;
• Examination Level;
• Year of the examination;
• Month of the examination;
• Centre number;
• Candidate number;
• Number of copies required;
• Name of school;
• Addresses to which the Certifying Statements need to be sent.
Please also ensure that you enclose the following information with the application form:
• Proof of identity must be submitted with all applications.
• Correct payment.
The application form cannot be submitted by fax or email, unless you are paying by credit card, as it
must be accompanied by payment and proof of identity.
24.3 Certifying Statement Fees

A separate Certifying Statement will be produced for each examination session and a fee is required
for each one. It is possible to request several Certifying Statements on the one application form but a
fee is charged per Certifying Statement.
For each Certifying Statement a search fee of £28.00 is charged. For each extra copy of a Certifying
Statement, a fee of £6.00 is charged.
An additional fee of £25.00 is charged for each address that the Certifying Statement is to be sent to
if it is to be sent by DHL courier. It is advisable to request the DHL service if a traceable despatch
method is required.
Payment must accompany the application form and can be made by credit card (other than American
Express™), cheque, postal order or international money order for the correct amount in pounds
sterling drawn on a British bank. These must be crossed and made payable to ‘University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate’.
In cases where a result cannot be traced, CIE regrets that it is unable to refund the search fee but will
refund any fees paid for courier despatch.
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24.4 How long does it take for a Certifying Statement to be

issued?
Requests for Certifying Statements will be dealt with within six weeks of receipt of correctly
completed applications.
For security reasons, CIE cannot communicate results by fax or telephone.
24.5 Early Information

CIE appreciates that many students have deadlines for submission of results to educational
institutions around the world, which are often very close to CIE’s result issue dates. Therefore,
candidates can request that a Certifying Statement be sent to their chosen educational institutions on
the day that results are published.
For UK university applications, all results are sent to the Universities and Colleges Admissions
Service (UCAS) in time to meet any required university deadlines. Therefore, there is no need to
request early information if a candidate is applying to a UK university.
Applications should be made by completing the Early Information Application Form and sending the
correct payment and appropriate identification. A copy of the application form can be found in
Section D Form 30. It is also available by contacting CIE Customer Services.
All applications for early information must be received at CIE by:

• May/June examination session – 24 July;
• October/November examination session – 18 December.
It is not possible for CIE to process late requests for this service.
A copy of the Certifying Statement will not be sent to the candidate as they will receive their results in
the usual way from the Centre where they registered for the examinations.
If a candidate requires a Certifying Statement to be sent to their home address, they must supply
written authorisation from the Centre where they registered for the examinations with their application
form.
CIE will not accept requests for Certifying Statements direct from a third party unless the candidate
gives written permission to CIE that the third party is allowed to apply on their behalf. Formal
identification will be required in these cases.
24.6 Verification of Results

A candidate or institution that requires verification of results issued by CIE may apply by completing
the Results Verification Application Form in Section D Form 31 and sending in the certificate they
want verified. Applications may be made at any time.
A fee of £12.00 per Certificate per candidate will be charged for this service.
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SECTION C
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JARGON BUSTER
A2 Follows on from AS to give a full A Level
Access Arrangements Access Arrangements are made to allow candidates with disabilities to gain
access to the examination and to demonstrate their attainment in the best
possible examination conditions
A Level Advanced Level
AICE Diploma Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma (ADIP)
AICE(HC) AICE Half Credit
AS Advanced Subsidiary Level
Assessment Means of assessing a candidate’s knowledge of a particular subject
Attendance Register Forms to be used in the examination room to record the presence of each
candidate
CAMEO Cambridge Examinations Organiser; for Centres to submit entries, forecast

grades and internally assessed marks on line
Candidate An individual sitting an examination
Centre An institution/organisation approved and registered with CIE for the entry of
candidates to CIE qualifications and for the conduct of the assessments for
these qualifications; being either Cambridge International Centre,
Cambridge International Associate Partner Centre or Cambridge
International Fellowship Centre
Centre Name The name of your institution/organisation
Centre Number The five digit alpha numeric code allocated to your institution/organisation
(e.g.: XX123)
Certifying Statement An official document issued by CIE which shows the grades obtained by a
candidate in a given session
Checkpoint Tests available in English, Mathematics and Science, specially designed for
students who are beginning courses leading to IGCSE or O Level exams in
these subjects, to identify which parts of the subject they are good at and
which parts they need to make extra efforts in
CIE University of Cambridge International Examinations.

University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the
Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name
of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which
is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
CIE Direct CIE Direct is a secure extranet website for the direct electronic transfer of
data and information between Centres and CIE.
Component Number The number allocated to each paper of a syllabus
Coursework Any component specified by a CIE syllabus that is assessed in the Centre
by the Centre’s Teachers or other local Teachers and moderated by CIE
Early Information A Certifying Statement can be requested to be sent to educational

institutions on the day that results are published
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Enquiries about A review of the marking of a candidate’s examination script(s) or a re-
Examination Results moderation of a Centre’s coursework
Estimated Entries Estimated entries are an approximation of the number of candidates that
will be entering for particular syllabus options in a given examination
session
Examinations Officer The person appointed by the Head of Centre to act on behalf of the Centre,
with specific responsibility for the administration of CIE examinations
Forecast Grade The grade a teacher expects a candidate to achieve for the syllabus
Full Centre Candidates must be kept under Full Centre Supervision, or examination
Supervision conditions at the KEY TIME for an examination as specified for the
applicable morning or afternoon examination session on the FINAL
examination timetable.
Group Award International Certificate of Education and the AICE Diploma are group
awards available to candidates taking a stated combination of IGCSE or
GCE AS & A Level and AICE(HC) syllabuses and achieving a required
standard
HIGCSE Higher International Certificate of Secondary Education
ICE International Certificate of Education
IGCSE International Certificate of Secondary Education
Internally Assessed A mark awarded by the Centre for any coursework component
Mark
Invigilator A suitably qualified and experienced person approved by the Head of

Centre, responsible for the conduct of a particular examination session in
the presence of the candidates
KEY TIME The time stipulated on the final examination timetable at which all
candidates must be under Full Centre Supervision.
Malpractice An action that occurs which may threaten the integrity of CIE examinations
Marks Score assessed by an examiner as a reflection of the candidate’s efforts
Moderation The standardisation of marking across all Centres to ensure, for a particular
syllabus, that all candidates have been judged against the same standards
MS1 Form used to record coursework marks
MS4 Form used by candidates to answer multiple choice questions
O Level Ordinary Level
Option Codes The code given to specify available combinations of components within
each syllabus
Qualification A group of assessments for which awards are given recognising a

consistent level of academic achievement, e.g. GCE O Level, IGCSE
Script One candidate’s response to a whole question paper or component.

Usually written on paper in one or more booklets or multiple sheets.
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Special Consideration Centres may apply to CIE for Special Consideration to be given to
candidates who have sat the examination(s) under adverse conditions,
affected by illness, death in the family or other circumstances
Statement of Entry A document produced for each candidate giving details of the candidate
and the syllabus entry options they have entered
Statement of Results A document produced for each candidate giving details of all syllabuses
entered by the candidate and the syllabus grades they have been awarded
in each case
Syllabus Number The four digit number allocated to each subject
Teacher Support The designated person at a centre who is responsible for creating and
Coordinator maintaining users of the Teacher Support Website.
Timetable Deviation Timetable Deviations can be applied for when, for various reasons,
candidates are unable to take papers in the timetabled sessions
UCAS University and Colleges Admissions Service for candidates applying to UK

Universities
UCLES University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
Verification of Results CIE offers a service of verifying results issued by CIE for a candidate or
other institution
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SECTION D
Candidate Transfer Request Form
Please read the notes overleaf before completing this form.
1. Current Candidate Details (enter full details below)
Centre Number Centre Name
Candidate Number Candidate Name
Session
2. Candidate’s Entries to be Transferred
Session Syllabus Code Option Syllabus Title
Please note that transfers will be considered a new entry under the receiving Centre.
3. Transfer to (enter the receiving Centre’s details below)
Centre Number
Centre Address
4. Authorising Signature
Signature Date
Once signed, please photocopy this form as required and return the completed form to:
University of Cambridge International Examinations, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (1223) 553558 Email: international@cie.org.uk
Please send a copy of this form to the receiving Centre.
FORM 1
Candidate Transfer Request Form
Notes for Guidance
• This form must be completed by the original Centre.
• Candidates may only be transferred to a Centre registered with CIE.
• A candidate who, after final entries are made, transfers to another CIE Centre becomes the responsibility of the
receiving Centre, who will allocate their own number to the candidate. Where necessary, arrangements must be
made between the originating and receiving Centre to complete any internal assessment, and the marks for
internally assessed work must be submitted by the receiving Centre.
• Two transfer candidate forms require completion – one by the original Centre and another by the receiving
Centre confirming acceptance of the arrangements. When both of these have been received by CIE, the entry
will be moved from the original Centre to the receiving Centre, and assessment materials will be supplied to the
receiving Centre as normal. The original Centre will receive a refund of the candidate’s fees. A new invoice will
be issued to the receiving Centre for the candidate. No late entry fees will be charged to Centres receiving a
transferred candidate.
• CIE will take no action until both forms - the Candidate Transfer Request Form and the Candidate Transfer
Confirmation Form - have been received from the original and receiving Centres.
• CIE is unable to accept a request for transfer received at CIE less than 10 days before the date of the first
examination to be taken by the transfer candidate.
• CIE is unable to accept requests for partial transfers (i.e. taking just one component/module of an assessment
at another Centre).
• Agreement to transfer must be obtained from the receiving Centre by fax, e-mail or telephone before completing
this form. Acceptance of a request for transfer is at the receiving Centre’s discretion.
• A Candidate’s entry cannot be transferred from one examination session to a future one.
• The Candidate must use the new centre and candidate number indicated on the confirmation form by the
receiving Centre.
• All papers must be taken at the receiving Centre.
• The result slips and Certificates (where appropriate) will be sent to the receiving Centre only.
Candidate Transfer Confirmation Form
1. Current Candidate Details (enter full details below)
Session
The above named Candidate has been accepted as a transfer for the following examinations:
2. Candidate’s Entries to be Transferred
Session Syllabus Code Option Syllabus Title
Please note that transfers will be considered a new entry under the receiving Centre.
3. Transfer to (enter your Centre’s details below)

Centre Address
Telephone/Fax
Email Address
4. Confirmation of New Candidate Details
New Centre Number New Candidate Number
5. Authorising Signature
Signature Date
Once signed, please photocopy this form as required and return the completed form to:
Please send a copy of this form to the Original Centre.
FORM 2
Candidate Transfer Confirmation Form
Notes for Guidance
• This form must be completed by the receiving Centre.
• Candidates may only be transferred to a Centre registered with CIE.
• A candidate who, after final entries are made, transfers to another CIE Centre becomes the responsibility of the
receiving Centre, who will allocate their own number to the candidate. Where necessary, arrangements must be
made between the originating and receiving Centre to complete any internal assessment, and the marks for
internally assessed work must be submitted by the receiving Centre.
• Two transfer candidate forms require completion – one by the original Centre and another by the receiving
Centre confirming acceptance of the arrangements. When both of these have been received by CIE, the entry
will be moved from the original Centre to the receiving Centre, and assessment materials will be supplied to the
receiving Centre as normal. The original Centre will receive a refund of the candidate’s fees. A new invoice will
be issued to the receiving Centre for the candidate. No late entry fees will be charged to Centres receiving a
transferred candidate.
• CIE will take no action until both forms - the Candidate Transfer Request Form and the Candidate Transfer
Confirmation Form - have been received from the original and receiving Centres.
• CIE is unable to accept a request for transfer received at CIE less than 10 days before the date of the first
examination to be taken by the transfer candidate.
• CIE is unable to accept requests for partial transfers (i.e. taking just one component/module of an assessment
at another Centre).
• Acceptance of a request for transfer is at the receiving Centre’s discretion.
• A Candidate’s entry cannot be transferred from one examination session to a future one.
• The Candidate must use the new centre and candidate number indicated on the confirmation form by the
receiving Centre.
• All papers must be taken at the receiving Centre.
• The result slips and Certificates (where appropriate) will be sent to the receiving Centre only.
Supplementary Forecast Grade Sheet (F1)
Exam Level
Syllabus Title Syllabus Code
e.g. IGCSE, A Level
Session
Centre Name Centre Number
e.g. June/Oct/Nov
Level
Candidate Number Candidate Name Forecast Grade
(for AS & A Level only)
Name of teacher responsible for the completion of this form
Please photocopy this form as required and fax the completed form to:
FORM 3
Instructions for Completion and Return of this Form
1. General
This form should be completed for any candidates who do not appear on your original computer generated F1
Forecast Grade form.
A separate form must be completed for each individual syllabus. Please photocopy the front of this form
as required.
Only one grade should be awarded for each candidate.
Grade ‘X’ should be awarded for any candidate for whom you are unable to forecast a grade.
Complete all boxes at the top of the page and enter the four digit Candidate Number, Candidate Name and
Forecast Grade in the relevant columns.
Candidate Number Candidate Name Forecast Grade
0037 Christopher Allen A*

0038 Honor Brown A
0045 Jackie Ingham X
2. Return by Dates
Forecast Grades for all candidates need to be supplied to CIE by:
Session May/June October November

IGCSE 30 April 31 October
AS/A Level, O Level, AICE (HC) 30 April 31 October
HIGCSE 15 October
3. Qualifications and Corresponding Forecast Grade Grid
IGCSE A* A B C D E F G U X
AICE (HC) ABCDEUX
AS Level abcdeUX
A Level A* A B C D E U X
O Level A* A B C D E U X
HIGCSE 1234U
Please use a lower case letter a to e (or U or X) to forecast grades for candidates who are entered for AS
(Advanced Subsidiary) Level. Capital letters should be used only for candidates for Advanced Level, IGCSE,
O Level or AICE (half credit).
If a candidate takes an A Level and fails to achieve Grade E or higher, an AS Level grade will be awarded, if the
components taken for A Level by the candidate in that session included all the components making up an AS Level,
and if the candidate’s performance on those components was sufficient to merit the award of an AS Level grade.
If you expect this to happen to any candidate, you should forecast the AS Level grade they will achieve by using a
lower case letter a to e.
4. When completed
Write the name of the teacher responsible for completion where indicated on the front of the form. Please make a
copy of this form for your records and either send or fax the completed form to:
Fax: +44 (1223) 553558.
HIGCSE / IGCSE Accredited Coursework Assessors For School Based Assessment
In order for a Centre to undertake internal assessment of Coursework in a particular subject, at least one teacher of the subject must hold the appropriate letter or
Certificate of accreditation from CIE. Teachers trained to undertake IGCSE school based assessment are considered sufficiently qualified to assess HIGCSE.
If your Centre is entering candidates for CIE examinations which include school based assessment, please complete this form and return it to CIE by 15 October for
the attention of CIE Professional Qualifications Administration and Development Unit. Enquiries about the accreditation process should also be addressed to the CIE
Professional Qualifications Administration and Development Unit.
Centre Number Centre Name Session (*delete June/Oct/Nov* 2 0 1

as necessary)
I certify that the Teachers named below hold letters or Certificates of accreditation from CIE. Signature of Head Teacher/Principal Date
Syllabus Code Subject Title Name of Teacher Certificate No. Date of Birth Guidelines
Name of Teacher –
enter full name as it
appears on the
teacher’s
accreditation,
certificate or letter of
accreditation
Certificate No.
(if applicable) –
insert the number
printed on the
bottom right corner
of the teacher’s
certificate or letter
of accreditation.
Certificates and
letters of
accreditation issued
before April 2004
will not have this
number
Date of Birth –
enter the date of
birth for each
teacher in
numerical format:
dd/mm/yy
TF001
GENERAL/CW/TRAIN
FORM 4
Centre Name ........................................ Centre Name ........................................
Centre Number ..................................... Centre Number .....................................
Syllabus Title ....................................... Syllabus Title .......................................
Syllabus and Syllabus and
Component Code ................................. Component Code .................................
Have you enclosed (tick as appropriate) University of Cambridge Have you enclosed (tick as appropriate) University of Cambridge
International Examinations International Examinations
MS1 (Moderator’s Copy) or print-out of MS1 (Moderator’s Copy) or print-out of
the marks file? Cambridge Assessment DC10 the marks file? Cambridge Assessment DC10
Hill Farm Road Hill Farm Road
Individual Candidate Record Cards and Individual Candidate Record Cards and
Coursework Assessment Summary
Whittlesford Coursework Assessment Summary
Whittlesford
Forms? CAMBRIDGE Forms? CAMBRIDGE
CB22 4FZ CB22 4FZ
Coursework samples, labelled if Coursework samples, labelled if
appropriate? UNITED KINGDOM appropriate? UNITED KINGDOM
Cassette tapes, if appropriate, Cassette tapes, if appropriate,
clearly labelled? clearly labelled?
URL003 URL003
CONTENTS: EDUCATIONAL EXAMINATION MATERIALS CONTENTS: EDUCATIONAL EXAMINATION MATERIALS
Centre Name ........................................ Centre Name ........................................

Centre Number ..................................... Centre Number .....................................
Syllabus Title ....................................... Syllabus Title .......................................
Syllabus and Syllabus and
Component Code ................................. Component Code .................................
Have you enclosed (tick as appropriate) University of Cambridge Have you enclosed (tick as appropriate) University of Cambridge
International Examinations International Examinations
MS1 (Moderator’s Copy) or print-out of MS1 (Moderator’s Copy) or print-out of the
the marks file? Cambridge Assessment DC10 marks file? Cambridge Assessment DC10
Hill Farm Road Hill Farm Road
Individual Candidate Record Cards and Individual Candidate Record Cards and
Coursework Assessment Summary
Whittlesford Coursework Assessment Summary
Whittlesford
Forms? CAMBRIDGE Forms? CAMBRIDGE
CB22 4FZ CB22 4FZ
Coursework samples, labelled if Coursework samples, labelled if
appropriate? UNITED KINGDOM appropriate? UNITED KINGDOM
Cassette tapes, if appropriate, Cassette tapes, if appropriate,
clearly labelled? URL003 clearly labelled? URL003
FORM 5
CONTENTS: EDUCATIONAL EXAMINATION MATERIALS CONTENTS: EDUCATIONAL EXAMINATION MATERIALS
Coursework Identification Labels
The attached labels, duly completed, must be used to identify each item of Coursework/Projects sent to the Moderator/Examiner.
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS
TITLE TITLE
SYLLABUS & COMPONENT CODES SYLLABUS & COMPONENT CODES
CENTRE CENTRE
NAME NAME
CENTRE CANDIDATE CENTRE CANDIDATE
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
CANDIDATE CANDIDATE
NAME NAME
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS
TITLE TITLE
CENTRE CENTRE
NAME NAME
CANDIDATE CANDIDATE
NAME NAME
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS
TITLE TITLE
CENTRE CENTRE
NAME NAME
CANDIDATE CANDIDATE
NAME NAME
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS
TITLE TITLE
CENTRE CENTRE
NAME NAME
CANDIDATE CANDIDATE
NAME NAME
SYLLABUS SYLLABUS
TITLE TITLE
CENTRE CENTRE
NAME NAME
CANDIDATE CANDIDATE
NAME NAME
FORM 6
IGCSE Art & Design: 0400
0400 COMPONENT 1: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY 0400 COMPONENT 2: INTERPRETATIVE STUDY
Centre Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Candidate Candidate
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Question ………………………………/…………… Question No. & …………………………/……………
No. & Title Title
…………………….……………………… …………………………………………
0400 COMPONENT 1 SUPPORTING WORK 0400 COMPONENT 2 SUPPORTING WORK

Centre Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Candidate Candidate
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………

Centre Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Candidate Candidate
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
0400 COMPONENT 3: DESIGN STUDY 0400 COMPONENT 4: CRITICAL & HISTORICAL STUDY
Centre Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Candidate Candidate
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Question ………………………………/……………
No. & Title
Title of Study ……………………………………….
…………………………….………………

Centre Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Candidate Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………

Centre Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Candidate Candidate
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
0400 COMPONENT 5: COURSEWORK SUPPORTING PORTFOLIO 0400 COMPONENT 5: COURSEWORK MAIN PIECE
Centre Centre
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Candidate Candidate
Name/No. ………………………………/…………… Name/No. …………………………/……………
Coursework Coursework
area Studied area Studied
(i.e.graphics, ……………………………………………. (i.e. Graphics, ……………………………………….
textiles) textiles)
To assist with the identification of art work, these labels must be completed in BLOCK capitals and attached to the
work of each candidate. The labels must be placed on the top right hand corner of the front of each relevant piece
of work, or folder.
FORM 7
Supplementary Internal Assessment Mark Sheet (MS1)
Exam Level Syllabus &

Syllabus & Component Title
e.g. IGCSE, A Level Component Code
Session
e.g. June/Oct/Nov
Candidate Number Candidate Name Numeric Mark Mark in Words
TEACHER’S DECLARATION
I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the work assessed is solely that of the candidates concerned and was conducted under the
conditions required by the syllabus.
Signature
Please photocopy this form as required and fax the completed form to:
FORM 8
Instructions for Completion and Return of this Form
1. General
This form should be completed for any candidates who do not appear on your original computer generated MS1
Internal Assessment form.
A separate form must be completed for each individual syllabus. Please photocopy the front of this form as
required.
Enter either the mark (round to the nearest whole number) or ‘A’ in the numeric mark column. The only valid entries
in the Numeric Mark column are:
Whole marks not exceeding the maximum allowed (please refer to the syllabus for maximum mark)
0 (zero) where the work submitted is worth no marks
A where the candidate is absent or no work has been submitted.
Complete all boxes at the top of the page and enter the four digit Candidate Number, Candidate Name and mark in
the relevant columns.
Candidate Number Candidate Name Numeric Mark Mark in Words
0038 Honor Brown 92 NINETY-TWO

0039 Yim Ngar Chau A ABSENT
0080 Olivia Fergusson 60 SIXTY
You must complete a Candidate Entry Amendment Form in respect of any change to a candidate’s entry details.
This should be sent to CIE.
2. Return by Dates
Marks for all internally assessed components need to be supplied to CIE by:
Session May/June October November

IGCSE 30 April 31 October
GCE 30 April 31 October
HIGCSE 15 October
AS and A Level modern language oral examinations must be submitted to CIE no later than 7 June for June
examinations and 31 October for November examinations, as per the Coursework Instruction Booklet.
3. When completed
Signature of Authentication
The form must be signed by the person responsible for confirming the authenticity of the work submitted.
One copy of the form should be returned, by either fax or post, to:
Customer Services, University of Cambridge International Examinations, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, United
Kingdom. Fax: +44 (1223) 553558 Email: international@cie.org.uk
A second copy must be sent to the Moderator along with a sample of the work submitted.
A third copy should be retained for your Centre’s records.

Application for a Timetable Deviation and Notification of Additional
Timetable Session(s)
Please read the instructions overleaf before proceeding with the completion of the form.
Centre Number Syllabus/Component
Scheduled am/pm Proposed revised am/pm

date and time date and time for
for D D M M Y Y component D D M M Y Y
component
Duration of
Examination
Please list other examinations to be taken on the Examination Examination Duration of examination
same day and details of the examination board Board
involved.
Please tick the appropriate box

Clash with another CIE Examinations
Restraints on space and/or equipment (request for split session)
Examinations equate to more than 3 hours in one session
Candidate is representing his/her country at an international event
Hospital/medical appointment
Court attendance as a witness
Bus/transport difficulties
Other (please specify below)
Candidate(s) Please give details of the suggestions for intended security arrangements.
Number(s)
Name Signature Date

(Head of Centre
For CIE Use Only
Outcome of application for Timetable Deviation APPROVED / NOT APPROVED

Name of authorising officer
Date
Please send this form to: INT/E24

Fax: +44 (1223) 553558 Email: international@cie.org.u
FORM 9
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Instructions for the Completion and Return of Form 9 INT/E24
• Reference should be made to the appropriate section in the CIE Handbook for Centres.
• A separate form must be used for each application by syllabus and component or notification of additional
session(s).
• If all candidates entered by a Centre are to take the examination at the revised time, ‘ALL’ may be stated
in the appropriate boxes. Otherwise, the candidate numbers of those involved in the deviation must be
listed.
• The Head of Centre should ensure that the total duration of the examinations to be taken in one session
does not exceed 3 hours in duration. If the examinations total 3 hours or less, an application should not
be made and the examinations should be taken in the scheduled session with a supervised break in
between.
• When completing the Reasons for the Deviation, make sure that all the details of the clash are included to
assist in the processing of the application.
• All the security arrangements for the candidates and question papers must be included or CIE may not
grant permission for the timetable deviation.
• This form must be signed by the Head of Centre or by a senior teacher authorised to do so by the Head of
Centre.
• Please photocopy this form as required. Additional copies of this form are available, on request, from
CIE.
• Applications should reach CIE by 17 April for May/June examinations, 9 September for October
examinations and 11 October for November examinations for timetable deviations and notification of
an additional session.
• When a decision has been made, CIE will communicate in writing to the Centre its decision about
applications for timetable deviations as quickly as possible.
• No timetable deviation should be applied until formal permission has been given by CIE.
• All communications should be sent to University of Cambridge International Examinations, 1 Hills Road,
Cambridge CB1 2EU, United Kingdom, or faxed to +44 (1223) 553558.
N.B. Unless there are specific local arrangements in place, Centres are permitted to start an examination at
any time within the ‘window’ of the session, but must ensure that the finish will be within the times specified.
For example, a three hour written examination may begin at anytime between 08.00a.m. and 10.00a.m. to be
completed at 1.00 p.m., but may not start at a later time than 10.00 a.m. Under these circumstances, it is not
necessary to submit an application for a timetable deviation.
APPLICATION FOR ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
Please read Part 6 of the Handbook for Centres Access Arrangements and Special Consideration before
completing Form 10.
Year Session(s)
Centre Number Centre name
Candidate Number Candidate name
Syllabus entry
Syllabus title Component(s)
Number
Modified papers
Braille Grade 1 Grade 2
Enlarged
If the candidate has previously been granted access arrangements please specify
Declaration
I unreservedly support this application and am satisfied that the information on this form is correct.
Head of centre
Date
Name (Please print)
Signature
Please send this form to: FORM AA (PHC)

FORM 10
SECTION A TEMPORARY/PERMANENT DISABILITY
Details/Circumstances
Is supporting Evidence Attached? Yes/No

Have Access Arrangements been previously awarded to this candidate by CIE? Yes/No
If Yes please confirm the examination session(s) the Arrangements were granted for
SECTION B LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
History of Need
Does the candidate have a history of difficulties with the acquisition and development of literacy skills?
Please give brief details mentioning school records, reports, previous psychological assessments and
results of screening tests.
History of Provision
Have any of the following been made available to the candidate: learning support /a differentiated
curriculum/ special assessment arrangements? Please give details, including dates and indicate which
arrangements represent the candidate’s normal way of working.
Does the candidate’s level of attainment suggest that he/she should be able to cope with the content of
the examination entered?
Arrangements Requested
This section should be completed by the centre, after the candidate has been assessed. On the basis
of this assessment, the following access arrangements for examinations are requested (Please be
specific).
SECTION C
This section should be completed by a qualified specialist (i.e. an educational

psychologist/specialist assessor). The specialist is not required to recommend access
arrangements but to assess the candidate and discuss appropriate arrangements with the
centre.
Please complete those sections necessary to support the application, i.e. sections on reading for
reader applications. It is not permitted under any circumstances to delete sections or amend the
wording on the form. Please insert n/a in sections not completed.
Reading Skills
1. Reading Accuracy
Is the candidate’s untimed (single word) reading accuracy in the below average range for his/her
age (i.e. at least 1 standard deviation below the mean on a nationally standardised test, that is
with a standardised score of less than 85?)
YES NO
Please give the candidate’s result on a Single Word Reading test as a standardised score.
Name of test
Test ceiling
Date of administration
Standardised score
2. Reading Speed and Comprehension
Does the candidate read and/or comprehend continuous text at a speed/level which is below
average for his/her age (i.e. at least 1 standard deviation below the mean on a nationally
standardised test, which is with a standardised score of less than 85?)
YES NO
Give the candidate’s results on timed assessments of reading text with comprehension.
Name of test
Test ceiling
Reading speed wpm
Reading speed Standardised score, if
available
Comprehension Standardised Score
Writing Skills
3. Accuracy & Legibility
Is the candidate’s spelling accuracy in the below average range?

YES NO
Does the candidate’s spelling and/or handwriting render his or her free writing largely illegible to
someone who is not familiar with it?
YES NO
Is the candidate’s free writing incomprehensible to someone who is not familiar with it?
YES NO
A word processor will be permitted only if the candidate is proficient in its use and there
is evidence of impairment or their writing is produced at a below average speed.
Is the candidate proficient in the use of a word processor?

YES NO
Please give the results of a spelling assessment, stating how many errors were unrecognisable
as the target word.
Name of test
Test ceiling
Spelling Standardised Score

Errors unrecognisable as target word,
expressed as a percentage of the whole
assessment
4. Does the candidate express him/herself in written form, more slowly than is average for
his/her age? YES NO
Name of test
Free writing speed (wpm)

Percentage of indecipherable words
Free writing speed (wpm) when dictated to

scribe/word-processed
Quality of language - please comment
Other relevant information:-

Any other relevant information should be included here, but this section must be completed if the candidate
does not meet the strict normative criteria for access arrangements (i.e. generally with standard scores that
fall below the 85 threshold). In those cases use this section to present your evidence as to why access
arrangements should be awarded. A full diagnostic report is not required but if one is available it should be
appended.
Please see Part 6 of the Handbook for Centres, Access Arrangements and Special Consideration.
Candidate Name: Centre Number:
Name of the author of this report
__________________________________________________
(Please print)
Are you:
a Qualified psychologist?
YES NO
a Full/Affiliated Member of the Association of Educational Psychologists?
YES NO
a specialist assessor with relevant accredited qualification approved by Head of Centre
YES NO
Institution where currently employed as a teacher contracted to carry out assessments
……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………..…
Specialist qualification
held………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
Evidence attached YES NO
I certify that the above information is accurate and that I carried out all the assessments in Section C.
Signature ………………………………………………………… Date…………………….

Notes on the Completion of the Access Arrangement Form 10
Before completing this form, Part 6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres must be read to confirm that
the candidate in question is eligible for Access Arrangements
Form 10 should only be used when making an application for Access Arrangements in advance for candidates who are
permanently disabled e.g. visually impaired, hearing impaired, dyslexic, or candidates who have a temporary disability that will
affect their access to the examination e.g. a broken arm which means they are unable to write, or will take longer to write. If the
candidate is disadvantaged due to a temporary illness e.g. measles, an application for Special Consideration should be made
using a Form 15. Any application for a shortfall in coursework should be made using a Form 11. Applications for Special
Consideration are made after an examination has taken place.
Deadlines must be adhered to and are listed in the Handbook for Centres Part 6.
FRONT PAGE:
All the relevant Centre and Candidate details need to be recorded, along with any syllabus details, an indication of any modified
papers required should also be made. Ensure that the page is signed by the Head of Centre.
SECTION A:
List all the details relating to the candidates condition/circumstances and indicate if evidence is attached and if access
arrangements have previously been awarded.
SECTION B:
Give details of the candidates history of provision e.g. are they used to working with a reader, writer or word processor. Also
give details of which access arrangements are being requested.
SECTION C:
This section should be completed by a qualified specialist. The specialist is not required to recommend access arrangements
but to assess the candidate and discuss the appropriate arrangements with the centre. Ensure that the person assessing the
candidate has signed and dated the form and listed their qualification. If the qualification is one that is accepted by other
Awarding Bodies in the UK then CIE will honour this.
If the centre already has a report this can be attached to the Front Page and Sections A and B without section C being
completed.
All communications should be sent to:
Regulations
University of Cambridge International Examinations,
1 Hills Road,
Cambridge CB1 2EU,
United Kingdom, or faxed to +44 (1223) 553558.
Application for Special Consideration for Candidates with a Shortfall in
Coursework
Section A Candidate Details

Examination Title & Level (If any)
Year Session
Candidate Name Candidate Number
Section B Reason for Application

Shortfall in Coursework – Details/Circumstances
Is Supporting Evidence Attached? Yes / No
Section C Details Relating to % of Coursework Completed
Date candidate commenced Coursework and date the shortfall/change in content occurred:
Section D Subjects for which Application is Made

Syllabus Title Syllabus Number Component(s)
Section E Declaration
I unreservedly support this application and am satisfied that the information on this form is correct.
Name (Head of Centre):
Signed: Date:
FORM SC (SIC)
FORM 11
Application for Special Consideration – Notes on Completion of Form
SC (SIC)
Before completing this form, Part 6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres must be read to
confirm that the candidate in question is eligible for Special Consideration.
This Form SC (SIC) should be used only when making applications for Special Consideration in advance for
candidates who have a reduced volume of Coursework. For the award of a grade where a candidate has a shortfall
in coursework, the candidate must have completed a minimum of 50% of the total coursework requirement.
Applications in respect of deficient quantities of Coursework must be made as soon as possible but no later than the
following deadlines:
21 February for the June examination session

12 June for the September/October examination session
16 August for the November examination session.
SECTION A: Enter the Centre Name, the Centre Number and the Candidate Name and Number. If the
candidate number is known, it is essential that all candidate numbers are entered correctly as this number alone will
identify a candidate at the award stage. If the application is made in respect of several candidates affected by
identical circumstances, e.g. accidental destruction of a batch of Coursework, a separate statement should be
attached specifying the candidates involved. Enter the Examination Title and Level either in full or by its acronym,
e.g. GCE OL, GCE AL, GCE AS, IGCSE, HIGCSE, AICE Half-credit, etc.
SECTION B: If a candidate is unable to satisfy the full Coursework requirements of a syllabus, the
circumstances/details must be supplied, e.g. reasons for the shortfall in quantity of Coursework.
Where appropriate, the application should be supported either by a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner
or by a statement, signed by the Head of Centre or Examinations Officer.
Shortfall in Coursework will not be granted to allow for the teaching arrangements of individual Centres.
SECTION C: Details regarding the percentage of Coursework completed by the candidate(s) should be specified.
A supplementary sheet should be used if necessary.
SECTION D: Details of all the Syllabuses in respect of which this application is made should be specified. The
component number or component title should be entered in the appropriate column where applicable.
SECTION E: No application will be considered unless it has the unreserved support of the Head of Centre or
Examinations Officer of the Centre.
It is most important that the completed forms should be address to: Regulations, CIE at the address below.

1 Hills Road
Cambridge CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (1223) 553558
Centres are welcome to reproduce this form locally with the ‘NOTES’ side omitted.
FORM SC (SIC)
Special Consideration – Notification of Lost Coursework
Component Title Component Code
Work Lost Assessment Objectives Covered
Please read the notes overleaf and complete Section A, B, C or D.
Section A
Was the work marked before it was lost and therefore the mark can be
submitted in the normal manner? Yes / No (delete as applicable)
If this form is being submitted after the submission of the Centre’s Coursework marks, the mark which should
have been submitted is:
marks, out of
Section B
The work was not marked before it was lost and the estimated mark is:
marks, out of
Section C
Some of the work was marked and the mark submitted for this work only was:
marks, out of
Section D
All of the work of the Centre in this syllabus was lost or destroyed and estimates have either been:
(i) submitted in the normal manner, or; (ii) are attached on a separate sheet (please delete as applicable).
Section E Declaration
I unreservedly support this application and can confirm that the candidates’ work was lost as detailed above.
Name (Head of Centre):
Signed: Date:
FORM SC (NLC)
FORM 12
Application for Special Consideration – Notes on Completion of Form
SC (NLC)
Before completing this form, please read Part 6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres.
This Form SC (NLC) should be used only when making an application for Special Consideration concerning lost or
damaged Coursework. Applications for candidates with a Shortfall in Coursework should be made on Form SC
(SIC).
1. In the case of the loss of part or all of a candidate’s Coursework, CIE may make an assessment without penalty
provided that:
(a) the loss is inadvertent;
(b) the Centre supports the case and confirms that the work has been completed;
(c) sufficient evidence of attainment in each of the Assessment Objectives is available from one of the
following:
(i) Other work completed by the candidate;

(ii) The teacher’s record of marks for the missing work;
(iii) A combination of (i) and (ii) above.
2. The candidate should produce as much work as possible before the deadline for the submission of marks.
3. If the Coursework was marked before it was lost, the mark should be submitted in the normal manner.
(Complete Section A.)
4. If the Coursework was not marked before it was lost, Form SC (NLC) should be submitted as soon as possible.
An estimated mark for the lost work should be entered on the form. The Centre must include details of the work
lost and the Assessment Objectives covered. (Complete Section B.)
5. If part of the work is lost, marks should be credited as in points 3 and 4 above, according to whether the work
was marked or not. (Complete Section C.)
6. Only in those cases where the whole of a Centre’s work has been destroyed by fire or other disaster may the
Centre submit an estimated mark for each candidate. (Complete Section D.)
FORM SC (NLC)
Scribe/Writer Cover Sheet
For guidance on how to complete this form, please see overleaf.

Components
Comments (if appropriate)
The attached copy of the above named candidate’s script was prepared by a writer/scribe during the examination in accordance
with the Regulations Governing the Use of a Scribe/Writer in Part 6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres.
Signed
(Scribe/Writer)
Name Date
(Block Capitals Please)
Signed
(Head of Centre)
Name Date
To be completed by the Examiner:

Signed
Name Date
FORM AA (AMA)
FORM 13A
Notes for the Centre
• The form must be completed and securely attached to the FRONT of the script, which must be despatched to
CIE in the normal way. A copy of CIE’s letter of agreement to the use of a scribe/writer should also be attached
to the script.
• The script must be prepared in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Use of a Scribe/Writer in Part 6
of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres.
• It is essential that the information requested in the boxes at the top of the form is completed in full.
• In the box marked ‘Comments’, indicate whether any problems have been experienced with the production of
the script which you consider should be drawn to the attention of the Examiner and/or CIE. The reason why the
use of a scribe/writer was necessary must not be given.
• The form must be signed by the teacher producing the script and countersigned by or on behalf of the Head of
Centre for the script to be accepted.
Notes for the Examiner

• In the box marked ‘Comments’, indicate any information which you consider should be drawn to the attention of
staff in CIE.
• The form must be signed by the Examiner to indicate that the transcript and letter of agreement to the use of a
scribe/writer have been read.
FORM AA (AMA)
Word Processor Cover Sheet
For guidance on how to complete this form, please see overleaf.

Components
The attached copy of the above named candidate’s script was prepared in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Use
of a Word Processor in Part 6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres.
Signed
(Head of Centre)
Name Date

Signed
Name Date
FORM AA (WP)
FORM 13B
Notes for the Centre
• The form must be completed and securely attached to the FRONT of the script, which must be despatched to
CIE in the normal way. A copy of CIE’s letter of agreement to the use of a word processor should also be
attached to the script.
• The script must be prepared in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Use of a word processor in Part
6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres.
• In the box marked ‘Comments’, indicate whether any problems have been experienced with the production of
the script which you consider should be drawn to the attention of the Examiner and/or CIE. The reason why the
use of a word processor was necessary must not be given.
• The form must be signed by the teacher producing the script and countersigned by or on behalf of the Head of
Centre for the script to be accepted.

staff in CIE.
The form must be signed by the Examiner to indicate that the transcript and letter of agreement to the use of a word
processor have been read
FORM AA (AMA)
Transcription Cover Sheet

Components
The attached copy of the above named candidate’s script was prepared by a transcriber after the examination in accordance
with the Regulations Governing the Production of a Transcript in Part 6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres.
Signed
(Transcriber)
Name Date
Signed
(Head of Centre/
Ministry Official)
Name Date

Signed
Name Date
FORM AA (TRA)
FORM 14
Notes for the Centre / Ministry
• The form must be completed and securely attached to the FRONT of the transcript and attached to the BACK of
the candidate’s script, and despatched to CIE in the normal way. A copy of CIE’s letter of agreement to the
transcription should also be attached to the transcript.
• The transcript must be prepared in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Production of a Transcript in
Part 6 of the current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres.
• In the box marked ‘Comments’, indicate whether any interpretation has been shown on the verbatim transcript
and any other information which you consider should be drawn to the attention of the Examiner and/or CIE.
The reason why the transcript was necessary must not be given.
• The form must be signed by the teacher producing the transcript and countersigned by or on behalf of the Head
of Centre for the transcript to be accepted.

staff in CIE.
• The form must be signed by the Examiner to indicate that the transcript and letter of agreement to the
transcription have been read.
FORM AA (TRA)
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Year Session
Centre No Centre name
Candidate No Candidate name
Examinations for which application is made

Syllabus Comp Date of DID NOT SIT SAT COMPONENT
Syllabus Title
code code(s) exam COMPONENT but disadvantaged
Date problem began Is problem

continuing?
------------------- Yes/No
Summarise adverse circumstances affecting examination performance or coursework.

(N.B. “See attached” will NOT suffice.)
Current medical/psychological evidence is attached Yes/No
Please List the two candidates immediately above and the two immediately below in the order of merit within the
teaching group.
Candidate Number Candidate Name Class Order of Merit Forecast Grade
Declaration: I unreservedly support this application and am satisfied that the information on this form is correct
Head of Centre/Examinations Officer Date
Name (Please print) Signature

For office use only
FORM SC
FORM 15
Notes on the Completion of the Special Consideration Form
1. A separate Form 15 should normally be completed for each candidate, for each syllabus, listing all
components affected in the same syllabus. However, in cases where a group of candidates has been
disadvantaged by a particular event (e.g. fire alarm) a single Form 15 should be submitted. A list of
candidates affected should be firmly attached to the form.
Please submit Form 15 within 7 days of the last examination in the syllabus.
2. Please fill in the details at the top of the form, specifying the year and series concerned e.g. June, November
etc.
3. Please fill in the details required in the box 'EXAMINATIONS FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS MADE'
specifying the examination component(s) affected e.g. Paper 1 and ticking the appropriate box to indicate
whether the candidate was absent or present but disadvantaged.
4. Please state on the form the precise nature of the adverse circumstances affecting the candidate, including,
in the appropriate boxes, the date when the circumstances first began to affect the candidate and whether the
candidate is still affected by them during the examination.
5. In cases where medical/psychological evidence is required, please ensure that this is securely attached to the
form.
7. Please complete the declaration. The Head of Centre must unreservedly support an application for it to be
accepted.
8. You may, if you wish, photocopy copy this form with the ‘NOTES’ side omitted..
9. This form MUST be sent to:
Regulations
1 Hills Road
Cambridge CB1 2EU
United Kingdom Fax: +44 (1223) 553558
10. After the publication of results, late applications may only be accepted in the most exceptional
circumstances and only before the deadline for enquiries about results for the respective examination
series.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
This notice is intended to help you. Please read it carefully and do what you are asked.
If there is anything you do not understand, especially which calculator you may use, ask your teacher before the date of your examination.
WARNING
• If you cheat, try to use any unfair practice, or break the rules in any way, you may be disqualified from all your subjects.
Make sure you know the rules. All points contained in this Notice are rules and you must follow them
• You are not permitted to enter for the same syllabus code at two Centres in the same examination session.
• Your centre will advise you of your examination times; and also of any times at which you will be required to attend periods of supervision at the centre before or
after your examinations.
• You must be on time for all examinations and periods of required supervision. If you are late for an examination or for a period of required supervision, CIE will
not normally accept your work.
• You may take into the examination room only the materials and equipment which are allowed. You must not take into the examination room calculator cases or
instruction leaflets, bags, non-transparent pencil cases, personal TVs or computers, electronic or radio communication and/or recording devices including mobile
telephones and their cameras, portable music players, or any other material or equipment. Anyone found in possession of any unauthorised material, even if it is
switched off and they are not intending to use it, will automatically be disqualified from the subject being taken.
• When held for a period of centre supervision before or after an examination you are not allowed access to any electronic means of communication such as a
mobile phone or the internet or any unsupervised contact with persons who have had access to such means of communication. Anyone found in possession of
any unauthorised material, even if it is switched off and they are not intending to use it, will automatically be disqualified from the subject being taken.
• You must not take part in any unfair practice either when preparing Coursework, or when taking the examination.
• You must not use correcting fluid, correcting pens, highlighter pens or any similar items.
• You must not talk, communicate in any way with, seek assistance from, give assistance to, or disturb other candidates once the examination has started.
• Smoking is not allowed in the examination room.
Make sure you attend
• Know the dates and times of your examinations and of any periods of centre supervision which you are required to attend.
• Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of each examination or for any period of required centre supervision.
• If you arrive late for an examination, report to the invigilator running the examination. If you arrive after the examination has ended, you will not
normally be allowed to take it. If you miss, or are late for, a period of required centre supervision then CIE will not normally accept your work for the related
examinations.
• If you miss an examination without good reason, you will not normally be given a grade in the subject.
Provide what you need
• Leave outside the examination room or with the invigilator, anything that you do not need or which is not allowed.
• Take into the examination room the pens, pencils, rulers and any instruments that you need for the examination.
• You must write in blue or black ink except for multiple-choice papers which you must be complete in pencil (B or HB). You may only use coloured pencils or inks
for diagrams, maps, charts etc. You must never use correcting fluid during an examination and you must not use highlighter pens or glue unless they are
specifically permitted by the syllabus.
• You must not borrow anything from another candidate during the examination.
Calculators, dictionaries and spell-checkers
• You may use a calculator, unless you are told that you may not do so, but you must not use a graphical calculator or the calculator function of another device,
such as a mobile phone.
• If you use a calculator - make sure it works properly
- make sure the battery is working properly
- clear anything stored in it prior to the examination
- do not bring into the examination room any operating instructions or prepared programs
• You must not use a dictionary or computer spell-checker, unless you have been informed before the examinations that you may do so.
Examination instructions
• Listen to the invigilator and do what you are asked to do.
• Tell the invigilator at once
- if you think you have not been given the right question paper or all the materials listed on the front of the paper.
- if the question paper is incomplete or badly printed.
• Read carefully the instructions printed on the question paper and/or on the answer book or answer paper. Do what they ask you to do.
• Fill in the details required on the front of your question paper and/or answer book or answer paper before the start of the examination.
• Do any rough work on the examination stationery provided. Cross it through and leave it on your desk when you leave.
Advice and assistance
• If on the day of the examination you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.
• If during the examination you have a problem and are in doubt about what you should do, put up your hand up to attract attention. The invigilator
will come and assist you.
• You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the examination questions.
Leaving the examination room
• You must not leave the examination room until the invigilator tells you to do so. CIE Regulations may require that you attend a period of centre supervision after
an examination. Failure to attend a period of required centre supervision will mean that CIE will not accept your work for the related examinations.
• If you have used more than one answer book and/or loose sheets of answer paper, you must place them in the correct order. Fasten them
together before you leave.
• When you leave the examination room you must leave behind the question paper, your answer book or answer paper, rough work and any other
(used or unused) materials provided for the examination. You must not attempt to remove or copy the content of the examination question paper or
answer scripts in any form or media whatsoever.
YOU MUST NOT DISCUSS OR DISCLOSE BY ANY MEANS THE CONTENTS OF THE PAPER WITH ANY PERSON WHO HAS NOT TAKEN THE
EXAMINATION FOR 24 HOURS AFTER TAKING THE EXAMINATION. IF YOU DO SO YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE
SUBJECT BEING TAKEN
A copy of this notice must be displayed inside and outside the examination room
FORM 16
Checklist for Invigilators
This checklist summarises the most essential actions for the invigilation of examinations. Invigilators must be familiar with the
current edition of the CIE Handbook for Centres and specifically with Part 3: Conduct of the Examinations – General
Qualifications and Professional Question Paper Modules, which should be referred to for detailed instructions and guidance.
A Arrangements for the Assessment Room 3 Be vigilant. Supervise the candidates at all times to
prevent cheating and distractions.
1 Check that any charts, diagrams, etc. have been cleared from
the walls. 4 Do not give any information to candidates about:
(a) suspected errors in the question paper,
2 Check that you have on display the following: unless an erratum notice has been
(a) Notice to Candidates; issued;
(b) a clock clearly visible to all candidates; (b) any question on the paper or the
(c) a board showing: requirements for answering
(i) Centre number; particular questions.
(ii) starting time and finishing time of the
assessment. 5 Ensure that no candidate leaves the examination room
until at least one hour after the starting time.
3 Check that you have:
(a) a copy of the current CIE Handbook for Centres; 6 Ensure that no question paper is removed from the
(b) any subject-specific instructions; examination room.
(c) a seating plan of the assessment.
7 Ensure that a member of staff is available to accompany
B Identification of Candidates any candidate who needs to leave the room temporarily.
1 Satisfy yourself as to the identity of every candidate in the 8 Refer to the CIE Handbook for Centres in the event of
assessment room. an emergency.
2 Check documentary evidence presented by private 9 Inform candidates when they have five minutes
candidates that they are the same persons who made entry for remaining.
the assessment.
10 Instruct candidates to stop writing at the end of the
C Before the Assessment examination.
1 Refer to the front of the question paper for the precise E After the Assessment
requirements in respect of authorised materials,
particularly dictionaries and calculators (see F below). 1 Check and sign the Attendance Register.
2 Inform candidates that they are now subject to the 2 Instruct candidates to check that:
regulations of the assessment and draw their attention to the (a) all the required information has been
Notice to Candidates. entered on their scripts, including
supplementary sheets;
3 Warn candidates that any unauthorised materials must (b) their answers are correctly numbered;
be handed to you. (c) they have fastened any supplementary
sheets in accordance with the
4 Open the question paper packet in the assessment room. instructions on the question paper or
answer book if appropriate.
5 Instruct candidates to complete the details on the front of the
answer paper/booklet and any supplementary sheets. Draw 3 Collect all scripts and all unused stationery before
attention to the Instructions on the front of the question paper. candidates leave the examination room.
6 Ensure that details of any erratum notice are brought to 4 Arrange scripts in Attendance Register order.
the notice of candidates.
5 Ensure that scripts are kept in a secure place prior
7 Remind candidates to write in blue or black ink. to despatch.
8 Tell candidates when they may begin and how much time F Use of Calculators and Dictionaries
they have.
1 Candidates are permitted to use calculators unless their
D During the Assessment use is prohibited in the syllabus for the subject.
1 Complete the Attendance Register. 2 Candidates are not allowed to use dictionaries in the
examination except as specified in the syllabus. Simple
2 Refer to the CIE Handbook for Centres Part 3, if a translation dictionaries are for some examinations in
candidate arrives late. accordance with the Regulations in the current version of
the Handbook for Centres.
FORM 17
A Brief Guide to Invigilating Practical Examinations
Practical examinations are not as easy to invigilate as most written examinations because they are held in laboratories.
Candidates often have more items on the desk and may need to move around. This can make malpractice harder to spot and
therefore CIE has produced the following guidelines to help you prepare as an invigilator.
1. Familiarise yourself with the Checklist for Invigilators, which applies to Invigilators of both written and practical examinations.
Also, ensure you have access to a copy of the Confidential Instructions for that particular examination and are familiar with it
– even if you are not a subject specialist it may have special instructions dealing with the general administration of the
examination and other details that are relevant.
2. Before the arrival of the candidates and the start of the examination, look carefully around the room and ensure all posters,
diagrams and other items that might aid or distract candidates are removed from the walls.
3. When the candidates arrive, ensure all unauthorised materials have been handed in. Calculators are permitted but should
not be in a case, correcting fluid should not be used and mobile phones should be switched off and handed in (for a full list
of exclusions, see the current edition of the Handbook for Centres). Remind candidates that they should write in black or
blue ink or ballpoint pen – pencil should only be used for graphs and diagrams.
4. Throughout the examination, a subject specialist should be available to help you deal with any technical difficulties or safety
issues that may arise. This will usually be the Supervisor who has been responsible for setting up the examination.
5. During the examination, it is recognised that some movement by candidates and spoken instructions may be necessary –
but please ensure these are essential to the examination and do not compromise the security of the examination. All
equipment and chemicals should be arranged to limit the need for any movement as much as possible. Do not let
candidates talk to each other.
6. Be constantly vigilant and observant.
7. Move around the laboratory. If you see any unauthorised material, remove it (without disturbing the surrounding
candidates). In the unlikely event there is a serious breach of examination security (e.g. pre-prepared notes are discovered
or obvious collusion between candidates), the Head of Centre should be informed. CIE must be informed immediately of
any such incident and the incident detailed on the Supervisor’s Report.
8. Invigilators and subject specialists should not comment on any aspect of the candidates’ work, and should not communicate
with candidates except for administrative or safety reasons. Any communication, apart from/for administrative or safety
reasons, given to a candidate must be noted on the Supervisor’s Report and the candidate may be penalised. No
assistance must ever be given with analysis of data or the answers to questions.
9. If a candidate is experiencing difficulties in the examination, communication should be with that candidate only. If there is a
general problem that affects all candidates, an announcement may be made, providing the security of the examination is not
compromised. A note must be made in the Supervisor’s Report, detailing any such announcement and reasons for the
announcement.
10. If a candidate appears to be having problems with faulty equipment, inform the subject specialist who will determine if the
problem lies with the equipment or the candidate. In the case of faulty equipment it should be replaced or repaired without
delay. A note must be made on the Supervisor’s Report of any such problems and included with the scripts for despatch to
CIE.
11. In preparing materials, the bulk quantity for each substance should have been increased by 25% so spare material should
be available to cover accidental loss. More material may be supplied if requested by candidates, without penalty. Any
problems with the supply of material to the candidates should be reported on the Supervisor’s Report.
Finally, a competent subject specialist should complete and sign a copy of the Supervisor’s Report including any results required
in the Confidential Instructions. A copy must be included in every packet of scripts sent to CIE. A separate Report should be
produced for each session and venue.
FORM 18
Instructions to Invigilators of Multiple-Choice Papers
Multiple-choice answer sheets (OMR MS4) are supplied pre-printed with the syllabus, component, centre number,
and index number of the candidate.
Supplementary answer sheets (OMR MS4 SUP) are also supplied. These are personalised to syllabus,
component, and Centre level only and should be used for any additional candidates for whom fully personalised
answer sheets have not been received.
Only in cases where very late entry or entry amendments have been made for which Centres did not previously
have any candidates should a copy of the Multiple Choice Form in the Administrative Guide for Centres be used.
BEFORE THE EXAMINATION
Answer sheets should be distributed before the start of the examination. Candidates should be asked to check the
pre-printed details and to sign in the space provided if the information is correct. Additional candidates should be
asked to enter their details on the supplementary answer sheets, writing their names in BLOCK CAPITALS.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INVIGILATOR TO ENSURE THAT EACH CANDIDATE USES THE
CORRECT ANSWER SHEET.
Candidates should then be reminded of the correct method of answering (see instructions on the answer sheet).
ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES
The names and numbers of all candidates issued with Supplementary answer sheets must be added to the
Attendance Register.
AN ENTRY FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH CANDIDATE FOR WHOM AN ENTRY HAS NOT BEEN
MADE. IT SHOULD BE RETURNED SEPARATELY TO THE ‘ENTRY SECTION’ OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS, AND NOT INCLUDED WITH THE COMPLETED ANSWER
SHEETS.
ABSENT CANDIDATES
For each absent candidate, the appropriate lozenge must be filled in using a pencil on the answer sheet.
TRANSFERRED CANDIDATES
The new Centre will receive an answer sheet for each transferred candidate.
AFTER THE EXAMINATION
ORDER OF ANSWER SHEETS
All answer sheets (including those for absent candidates) should be arranged in candidate number order.
RETURN OF ANSWER SHEETS
Where possible ALL completed answer sheets must be despatched on the DAY OF THE EXAMINATION by the
most expedient method to the University of Cambridge International Examinations, using the multiple-choice
envelope provided. The total number of completed answer sheets in the envelope MUST be written on the outside
of the multiple-choice envelope and the script return envelope. It is not necessary to return unused supplementary
sheets. DO NOT RETURN THE QUESTION PAPERS.
ANSWER SHEETS MUST BE KEPT FLAT AND NOT STAPLED OR FOLDED IN ANY WAY.
FORM 19
Supplementary Attendance Register
Exam Level Syllabus & Component

Syllabus & Component Title
e.g. IGCSE, A Level Code
Session
e.g. June/Oct/Nov
Date of Component
Attendance
Present Absent
1. This form should be completed for any candidates who do not appear on your original computer generated A1 Attendance Register.
2. Record in the ATTENDANCE column one of the following: 9 in present box for every candidate who is present.
9 in absent box for every candidate who is absent or withdrawn.
3. One copy is to be despatched with candidates’ answers. One copy is to be kept for Centre records.
Signature of Invigilator Date
FORM 20
Supplementary Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Candidate Name Syllabus/Component /
Examination Title Centre Number
Supervisor Candidate Number
If the candidate is ABSENT or has WITHDRAWN shade here Session (June/Oct/Nov) 2 0 1
1 A B C D E 21 A B C D E 41 A B C D E
Instructions Example
For question 1,
Shade ONE letter only for each question. if you think B is the right answer,
Make sure you put your answer in line with the fill in your answer sheet like this:
correct question number.
1 A B C D E
0 7 9
FORM 21
Malpractice Report Form
Candidate Name Candidate
Number
Centre Number
Date of Exam D D M M Y Y AM/PM
Syllabus Code
Component Code
Candidate Statement attached

Yes □ No □
Invigilators Statement attached
Yes □ No □
Head of Centre’s statement
Yes □ No □
Please tick the appropriate box:

Copying □ Collusion □ □
Plagiarism Unauthorised material □
Disruptive behaviour □ Mobile Phone□ Offensive Language □ Other □
Signed
(Head of Centre)
Name Date
Please send this form to:
FORM 22
THIS LABEL MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE DESPATCH OF EXAMINATION MATERIAL BY AIR FREIGHT
This parcel contains only written examination answers and is urgently required at Cambridge, England.
Arrangements have been made for immediate clearance by HM Customs and with DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING
for onwards transmission to Cambridge by the fastest possible means.
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING

(ACCOUNT: UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE)
LONDON AIRPORT
Please complete prior to despatch
FROM .......................................................................CENTRE
CONSIGNMENT NOTE/WAYBILL NO: ........................................

CIE/IFL/2/99/PP/010981

THIS LABEL MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE DESPATCH OF EXAMINATION MATERIAL BY AIR FREIGHT
Arrangements have been made for immediate clearance by HM Customs and with DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING
for onwards transmission to Cambridge by the fastest possible means.
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING

(ACCOUNT: UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE)
LONDON AIRPORT
Please complete prior to despatch
FROM .......................................................................CENTRE
CONSIGNMENT NOTE/WAYBILL NO: ........................................

CIE/IFL/2/99/PP/010981
FORM 23
Arrangements have been made for immediate clearance by HM Customs and for onwards transmission
to Cambridge.

Hill Farm Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge CB22 4FZ
England
IMMEDIATE
FROM .......................................................................CENTRE
CIE/IPP/2/99/PP/010981

Arrangements have been made for immediate clearance by HM Customs and for onwards transmission
to Cambridge.

Hill Farm Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge CB22 4FZ
England
IMMEDIATE
FROM .......................................................................CENTRE
CIE/IPP/2/99/PP/010981
FORM 24
Comments on the Examination
CIE is interested in Teachers’ comments on all aspects of the examination, including written papers, school based assessments,
practicals, orals, etc.
Please use a separate form for comments on the administration of the examination (internal assessment arrangements,
moderation, syllabus content, timetable, etc.) and for each CIE Syllabus on which you wish to comment.
Please return this form to CIE as soon as possible after the examination and not later than five days after the end of the
examination period. All comments will be taken into account, but CIE will not acknowledge or respond to comments individually.
Examination Session June/Oct/Nov 2 0 1 Component Code
Comments
Continue overleaf if necessary

Name Position
Centre Address
Date
Please return this form to:

1 Hills Road
Cambridge CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
ECF001
FORM 25
Request for the Return of IGCSE and/or HIGCSE Art and Design Work
Please refer to CIE Direct for instructions about requesting the return of IGCSE and/or HIGCSE Art and Design
Coursework for 2010.
FORM 26
Enquiries About Examination Results – 2010 Examinations
• This form should be used for submitting enquiries about examination results of the University of
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) suites of syllabuses only.
• Please read the notes below and on the reverse before completion.
• There are two options available when submitting enquiries about results; Enquiry by Syllabus or
Enquiry by Component
• Enquiry by syllabus will be a review of all externally assessed components. Components do not need to be
specified for this service. You are only able to submit one enquiry per candidate per syllabus. Note: Enquiry by
Syllabus is not available for a service 5 enquiry.
• Enquiry by component will be a review of externally assessed components as specified by the Centre. *Please
ensure all components to be reviewed are listed in the boxes below as CIE are unable to accept additional
component enquiries for the same candidate/syllabus at a later date. Please also note that all components
selected for the same candidate/syllabus must be for the same service.
Contact Name
Fax Number Telephone Number
By By Service
Candidate Syllabus Syllabus Components to be
Candidate Name Syllabus Component 1-8
Number Title Code (Tick) (Tick) reviewed* X or Q
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CHEQUES OR BANKDRAFTS WITH THE COMPLETED INT FORM E WHEN SUBMITTING
REQUESTS FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT EXAMINATION RESULTS. CIE WILL INVOICE THE MINISTRY, BRITISH
COUNCIL OR INDIVIDUAL CENTRE (IF NOT ATTACHED TO A MINISTRY OR BRITISH COUNCIL) AT THE END OF THE
SESSION FOR ALL CANDIDATES WHERE AN ENQUIRY ABOUT EXAMINATION RESULTS HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.
Signature of Head of Centre Date
Please send or fax this form to CIE, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU, United Kingdom. Fax: +44 (1223) 553558
Please retain the bottom copy of this form for your records.
INT FORM E
FORM 27
Notes on the Submission of Enquiries About Examination Results
1. Centres wishing to enquire about examination results of candidates must complete the form overleaf and forward the top copy to CIE. All
enquiries must be made by the Head of Centre and must be received in Cambridge by 30 September for the June examination and 26
February for the November examination. Enquiries cannot be accepted either by telephone or directly from individual candidates.
2. Component fee is for any single component.
3. The following services are available:
Service GCE O/SC IGCSE GCE AS & A Level/
Description
Number HIGCSE HSC/AICE
Syllabus Component Syllabus Componen Syllabus Component
Fee Fee Fee t Fee Fee Fee
1 A full clerical re-check for an individual candidate
£16.00 £10.00 £21.00 £10.00 £26.50 £10.00
2 A review of the marking of externally-assessed components
(excluding multiple-choice question papers) including a full clerical
re-check for an individual candidate £32.00 £18.00 £42.00 £25.00 £52.50 £30.00
re-check and a detailed report on an individual candidate’s
performance £80.00 £45.00 £100.00 £60.00 £126.00 £75.00
(excluding multiple-choice question papers) of a group of no fewer
than 5 and no more than 15 candidates for a particular examination
including a full clerical re-check and a general report on the work of
the group
Note: All candidates in the group must have taken the same
combination of components
For the first 5 candidates £210.00 £125.00 £265.00 £160.00 £295.00 £175.00
Each additional candidate up to a maximum of 15 £30.00 £18.00 £30.00 £20.00 £41.50 £25.00
5 A re-moderation of the Centre’s coursework marks for a
component, together with a report on the assessment of the
coursework of the candidates N/A £145.00 N/A £145.00 N/A £168.00
6 Recalculation of AICE Diploma
Fee (Non-refundable) £26
re-check and a detailed report on an individual candidate’s
performance. A copy of the candidate’s marked script will be
returned to the Centre with the report
Note: this service is not available to Centres that make their entries
via Ministries
£90.00 £55.00 £110.00 £65.00 £137.00 £80.00
(excluding multiple-choice question papers) of a group of no fewer
than 5 and no more than 15 candidates for a given examination
including a full clerical re-check and a general report on the work of
the group. A copy of the marked script of each candidate in the
group will be returned to the Centre with the report
Note: All the candidates in the group must have taken the same
combination of components. This service is not available to
Centres that make their entries via Ministries
For the first 5 candidates £230.00 £135.00 £285.00 £170.00 £315.00 £185.00
Each additional candidate up to a maximum of 15 £31.00 £18.50 £31.00 £18.50 £42.50 £25.00
4. When a candidate, who is the subject of a service 3, 4, 7 and 8 request, has taken a multiple choice component, CIE will include, with the
report, a photocopy of the candidate’s MS4 answer sheet and a statement of the correct answers for the paper.
5. CIE will provide an explanation of any report of ‘No Result’ (X) or a ‘Pending’ grade (Q), without charge. Please indicate ‘X’ or ‘Q’ in the
‘Service’ column overleaf.
6. All enquiries will be acknowledged and will be dealt with by CIE strictly in the order in which they are received. If you have not received
an acknowledgement within 2 weeks you must contact CIE as the INT Form E may not have been received.
7. Please DO NOT SEND cheques or bank drafts with the completed INT Form E when submitting enquiries about examination results.
CIE will invoice the Ministry, British Council or individual Centre (if not attached to a Ministry or British Council) at the end of the session
for all candidates where an enquiry about examination results has been submitted.
8. Where an enquiry leads to a change in syllabus grade, no enquiry fee will be charged.
PLEASE KEEP THIS PART OF THE FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS

ENQUIRIES ABOUT RESULTS
Candidate Consent Form
Information for candidates
The following information explains what may happen following an enquiry about the result of an
examination.
If your examination centre makes an enquiry about the result of one of your examinations after your
subject grade has been issued, there are three possible outcomes:
• Your original mark is lowered, so your final grade may be lower than the original grade you received.
• Your original mark is confirmed as correct, and there is no change to your grade.
• Your original mark is raised, so your final grade may be higher than the original grade you received.
In order to proceed with the enquiry about results, you must sign the form below. This tells the head of
your centre that you have understood what the outcome might be, and that you give your consent to
the enquiry about results being made.
Candidate consent form
Centre Number
Candidate Number
Candidate Name
Syllabus/Component Number
Enquiry Details
I give my consent to the head of my examination centre to make an enquiry about the
result of the examination(s) listed above. In giving consent I understand that the final
subject grade awarded to me may be lower than, higher than, or the same as the grade
which was originally awarded for this subject.
Signed: …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………
FORM 28
2010 version FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
ORIGINATED BY CHECKED
DATE
STATEMENT NO
Certifying Statement Application Form

To be used by ALL applicants requiring a Certifying Statement of Results or authentication by a Notary Public.
Please complete this form in the spaces provided. If you have any queries, contact GQ-EDM Group on fax
number +44 (1223) 553558 or email address international@cie.org.uk.
For security reasons, we cannot communicate results by Fax or Telephone.
1 Current full name (including Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms)

2 Full name at the time of the examination
3 Date of birth
4 Current address (including postcode)
5 Daytime telephone number

Fax number
Email address
For 6-12 below, there is space to give details of up to three examination sessions (a session comprises one or
more subjects taken at one or more Levels during a given period in a given year, e.g. May/June or
November/December). If you require Certifying Statements for more than three sessions, please supply details
on a separate sheet and attach it to the application form.
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

6 Examination Level taken (e.g. A Level, IGCSE,
O Level, ADIP, ICE)
7 Year of the examination
8 Month of the examination (if known)
9 Centre number
10 Index or candidate number
11 Number of copies required
12 Name of school or Centre
(Please give full postal address)
13 Address(es) to which copies are to be sent (1)
Please note that we must have the

addressee’s telephone number if delivery Tel.
using DHL is required (see Section 15
overleaf for further details) (2)
Tel.
This application will not be accepted by CIE if the highlighted items are not completed (items 2, 3, 7 and 12).
14 Signature of Applicant Date
PLEASE TURN OVER
FORM 29
15 Proof of your identity must be provided at all times. You should provide ONE of the following (please
tick as appropriate):
(i) A photocopy of your birth certificate
(ii) A photocopy of the appropriate pages of your passport
(iii) A photocopy of your driving license
It is CIE policy not to alter a candidate’s name on the permanent record of results. A Certifying Statement
may be used in conjunction with a change of name deed.
16 Please provide below any additional information for sections 6-12 that may assist us with our
search. Please list the subjects taken and indicate the examination board, if known.
17 FEES – are required for each Certifying Statement, or authentication by a Notary Public, to cover
administration, searching and postage. A separate statement will be produced for each
examination session and a fee is required for each one.
Price Quantity Total
(i) Certifying Statement £28.00 x
(ii) For each extra copy of a Statement £6.00 x
Despatch by DHL for each overseas address £25.00 x
(CIE recommend the use of this service should
you require a traceable despatch method)
Despatch by Special Delivery for each UK address £6.50 x
18 Should you require authentication by a Notary Public and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, as
laid down in the Hague Agreement, please specify the quantity of statements for each session below.
Cost of authentication per statement £100.00 x
19 Please add to total above when submitting payment. Payment must accompany the form and be
made by credit card (we do not accept American Express™) or cheque, postal order or international
money order for the correct amount in pounds sterling drawn on a British bank. These must be
crossed and made payable to ‘University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate’.
I enclose payment of £
Method of payment (e.g. cheque, postal order)
Cheque/money order reference number
Credit card number
CVC Number (last 3 digits on reverse of card
near signature)
Card expiry date
20 Regrettably, in cases where a result cannot be found for services (i) and (ii) above, the fee will not
be refunded. Therefore, applicants are strongly advised to ensure that their examinations were
conducted by UCLES/CIE.
21 Requests for Certifying Statements, results verification and authentication of results will be dealt with
within six weeks of receipt of correctly completed applications.
22 IMPORTANT – before sending this form to CIE, please ensure that you have:
(i) Completed items 1-19 on this application form;
(ii) Enclosed some proof of identity in accordance with item 15 on this application form;
(iii) Calculated the fee required in accordance with items 17 and 18 on this application form;
(iv) Enclosed payment for the correct amount in accordance with item 19 on this application form.
23 Please return this application form to: GQ-EDM Group, University of Cambridge International
Examinations, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU, United Kingdom. This form cannot be submitted by fax
or email, unless paying by credit card, as it must be accompanied by payment and proof of identity if
applicable.
ORIGINATED BY CHECKED
DATE
STATEMENT NO
Early Information Application Form

To be used by applicants requiring a Certifying Statement of the live session of examination results. Please
complete this form in the spaces provided. If you have any queries, contact GQ-EDM Group on fax number
+44 (1223) 553558 or email address international@cie.org.uk.
For security reasons, we cannot communicate results by Fax or Telephone.
1 Current full name (including Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms)

2 Full name at the time of the examination
3 Date of birth
4 Current address (including postcode)
5 Daytime telephone number

Fax number
Email address
6 Examination Level taken (e.g. A Level, IGCSE,

O Level, ADIP, ICE)
7 Year of the examination
8 Month of the examination
9 Centre number
10 Index or candidate number
11 Number of copies required
12 Name of school or Centre
(Please give full postal address)
13 A secure contact name, postal address, email and fax details must be provided to CIE for each
recipient of the candidate’s results (e.g. university). Candidates will receive personal notification of their
results from their registered Centre in the usual way. If a candidate requires a Certifying Statement to be
sent to their home address, they must supply written authorisation from the Centre where they are
registered for the examinations with their application form.
Name of recipient
Postal address of recipient
Email address of recipient

Fax details of recipient
Telephone details of recipient
This application will not be accepted by CIE if the highlighted items are not completed (items 2, 3, 7 and 12).
PLEASE TURN OVER
FORM 30
15 For UK university applications, all results are sent to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
(UCAS) in time to meet any required university deadlines. Therefore, there is no need to request early
information if a candidate is applying to a UK university.
16 Proof of your identity must be provided at all times. You should provide ONE of the following (please
tick as appropriate):
(i) A photocopy of your birth certificate
(ii) A photocopy of the appropriate pages of your passport
(iii) A photocopy of your driving license
Results are published initially as provisional results and are confirmed at a later date by the issue of
certificates.
17 FEES – are required for each certifying statement to cover administration, searching and postage.
(i) Certifying Statement £28.00 x
(ii) For each extra copy of a Statement £6.00 x
Despatch by DHL for each overseas address £25.00 x
(CIE recommend the use of this service should
you require a traceable despatch method)
18 Please add to total above when submitting payment. Payment must accompany the form and be
made by credit card (we do not accept American Express) or cheque, postal order or international
money order for the correct amount in pounds sterling drawn on a British bank. These must be
crossed and made payable to ‘University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate’.
Credit card number
near signature)
Card expiry date
19 IMPORTANT – before sending this form to CIE, please ensure that you have:
(i) completed items 1-18 on this application form;
(ii) enclosed some proof of identity in accordance with item 16 on this application form;
(iii) calculated the fee required in accordance with items 17 and 18 on this application form;
(iv) enclosed payment for the correct amount in accordance with item 18 on this application form.
20 Please return this application form to: GQ-EDM Group, University of Cambridge International
Examinations, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU, United Kingdom. This form cannot be submitted by fax
or email, unless paying by credit card, as it must be accompanied by payment and proof of identity if
applicable.
21 All applications for early information must be received by CIE by 24 July for the May/June
examination session, and 13 December for the October/November session.
NO.
DATE RECEIVED
DATE OUTCOME SENT
Results Verification Application Form

To be used by ALL applicants requiring a verification of result. Please complete this form in the spaces provided.
If you have any queries, contact GQ-EDM on:
Fax +44 (1223) 553558 or

Email international@cie.org.uk.
1 Candidate Name
Date of Birth
Current Address
Daytime Telephone Number
2 Address to which outcome is to be sent
Fax number to which outcome is to be sent
3 The fee for verification is £12.00 per Certificate per candidate.
4 Payment must accompany the form and be made by credit card (we do not accept American Express™) or
cheque, postal order, or international money order for the correct amount in pounds sterling drawn on a
British bank. These must be crossed and made payable to ‘University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate’.

Credit card number
near signature)
Card expiry date
IMPORTANT – before sending this form to CIE, please ensure that you have completed all questions and
have enclosed the relevant fee and photocopies of relevant Certificates. This form cannot be submitted
by fax or email unless paying by credit card.
Please return this application form to:
GQ-EDM Group
1 Hills Road
Cambridge CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
FORM 31
1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU United Kingdom
Tel +44 1223 553554 Fax +44 1223 553558
international@cie.org.uk www.cie.org.uk
Centre Contact Details Form

Please complete the following details and return by either fax or email to CIE Customer Services.
Centre Number:
Centre Name:
Postal Address:
Secure Address:
(if different)
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Secure Email:
Alternate Email:
Principal:
Examinations Officer:
IT Coordinator:
Teacher Support Centre

Coordinator:
Many thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Customer Services
Email: international@cie.org.uk
Fax: +44 1223 553558
FORM 32
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Request for Change of
Qualification/Syllabus Eligibility Form
1 Your details 3 Declaration
CIE Centre number and Centre name I confirm that I am authorised to submit this form on behalf
of the centre.
Your title (Mr, Mrs, etc) and name in BLOCK CAPITALS

Address
Your position or job title
Town/City
Signature
Post/Zip Code
Country
Date
Phone number (including international dialling code)
00
Fax number (including international dialling code)

4 What to do next
00
Make a copy of this form for your own records.
Email Address
Please return this form to
University of Cambridge International Examinations,
Customer Services, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1
Website Address 2EU, United Kingdom. Fax: +44 1223 553558
This form, once completed and approved by CIE, shall
form part of the Agreement between your centre and
CIE.
2 Complete the section below to request a change, by placing a ‘9’ to add a subject/syllabus or an ‘x’ to
remove a subject/syllabus from your current product eligibility
Only complete when adding to eligibility
Add/ Exam session Year of first Estimated
remove Assessment Syllabus code and title e.g. June/Nov examination annual entries
e.g. 9 A/AS 9700 Biology June 2010 30
e.g. x O 6010 Art Nov 2010 99
FORM 33
IGCSE Modern Languages Speaking Test June/November 2 0 1 IGCSE Modern Languages Speaking Test June/November 2 0 1
Syllabus Title Syllabus Code Syllabus Title Syllabus Code
}
First First
Component
Number
Second
Foreign } delete as applicable

Component
Number
Second
Foreign
delete as applicable
Centre number Centre name Centre number Centre name
Candidate number Candidate name Candidate number Candidate name

First First
Component
Number
Second

Component
Number
Second

First First
Component
Number
Second

Component
Number
Second

First First
Component
Number
Second

Component
Number
Second
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2010 | Contents

Timeline of Key Activities for the June 2010 Examination Session 10

Timeline of Key Activities for the October 2010 Examination Session 11

Timeline of Key Activities for the November 2010 Examination Session 12

Timeline of Key Activities for the Checkpoint 2010 Examination Sessions 13

Diary of Key Dates and Activities 14

2 Teacher Support Website 47

11 Examination Materials, Stationery and Question Paper Despatches 71

13 Accreditation of Coursework Assessors 77

14 Internally Assessed Marks 82

15 Submission of Coursework Samples to CIE 85

21 Enquiries about Examination Results 109

23 Reports on the Examination 117

24 Certifying Statements, Early Information and Verification of Results 119

Form 4 HIGCSE / IGCSE Accredited Coursework Assessors (CTF001) – use this

Form 6 Coursework Identification Labels (CWL001) – use these labels to identify

Form 10 Application Form for Access Arrangements for Permanently Disabled

Form 11 Application Form for Special Arrangements for Candidates with a

Form 12 Application Form for Special Arrangements – Notification of Lost

Form 15 Application Form for Special Consideration (FORM SC)

Form 18 A Brief Guide to Invigilating Practical Examinations – this guide provides

Form 19 Instructions to Invigilators of Multiple-Choice Papers – these instructions

Form 27 Enquiries about Examination Results Application Form (INT FORM E)

Form 28 Enquiries about Examination Results Candidate Consent Form

Form 29 Certifying Statement Application Form

Form 30 Early Information Application Form

Form 31 Results Verification Application Form

Form 33 Request for Change of Qualification/Syllabus Eligibility Form – use this

Form 34 IGCSE Modern Languages Cassette Card

This document also covers the following CIE Group Awards:

2008 2009 2010

Feb 10 April 10 Early Aug Mid Oct 10

Mid March 10 Late April 10

By 15 Oct By 21 Feb 10 By 30 Apr 10 Immediately after the By 30 Sep 10

Within 7 days of the

2008 2009 2010 2011

Aug 10 Early Dec 10 Mid Mar 11

By 15 Oct 09 By 12 June 10 By 15 Oct 10 Immediately after the By 26 Feb 11

By 1 May 10 By 21 Oct 10 Within 7 days of the

2008 2009 2010 2011

Sept 10 Mid Jan 11 Late Mar 11

By 30 April 10 By 16 Aug 10 By 31 Oct 10 Immediately after the By 26 Feb 11

By 1 July 10 By 7 Nov 10 Within 7 days of the

Date May/June Session October/November Session Checkpoint Session

21 GCE and IGCSE deadline for receipt of

Other activities to be thinking about in January

May/June 2010 Examination Session

Date May/June Session October/November Session Checkpoint Session

22 Beginning of First Level Late Entry Fees (22

Other activities to be thinking about in February

May/June 2010 Examination Session

Date May/June Session October/November Session Checkpoint Session

October/November 2009 Examination Session

May/June 2010 Examination Session

Date May/June Session October/November Session Checkpoint Session

1 Deadline for receipt at CIE of Nomination of

27 GCE and IGCSE Administrative Despatch 2

May/June 2010 Examination Session

October 2010 Examination Session

November 2010 Examination Session

Future Examination Sessions

Date May/June Session October/November Session Checkpoint Session