Preparing for examinations

The smooth running of exams is dependant on school managers establishing protocols and a working relationship with the Exam Centre Manager. Communicating these with staff and students ensures everyone is working towards the same goal.

The Exam Centre Manager and supervisors are employed by NZQA to administer the exams according to the Assessment and Examination Rules and Procedures.

Working with the Exam Centre Manager

The Principal's Nominee and the Exam Centre Manager should meet by early term 4.  The information for working with the ECM should assist with this meeting.

Briefing students

The Principal's Nominee and the Exam Centre Manager should also meet with exam candidates before they go on exam leave. Other students also need to be briefed and managed during the examination period. The information for briefing students should assist with this meeting. Other resources that may assist are the Candidate Information Sheets.

Briefing school staff

The Principal's Nominee should also ensure the school staff and the other students are aware of their responsibilities during the exam period. The information for briefing school staff should assist with these briefings.

Resources for examinations

• Instructions for Supervisors (PDF, 570KB)

• Appendices to Instructions for Supervisors (PDF, 638KB)

• Reader/Writer Guide for examinations (DOC, 757KB)