K5Split-session candidates

The current arrangement for a candidate to take a language A1, language A2 or language B that is neither automatically available nor a special request subject for their school’s designated examination session, is for the candidate to take the subject as a split-session entry. In other words, the written examinations are normally completed six months before other components.

Results for split-session candidates from November schools completing the written components of a subject in the previous May session will appear as “P” (pending) on the May results listing. The final grade will be issued with the November results. The equivalent applies to split-session candidates from May schools completing the written components of a subject in the previous November session.

However, with effect from September 2008 for candidates registering for the May 2010 session, and March 2009 for candidates registering for the November 2010 session, this arrangement will no longer be applied. Instead, all assessment components must be taken in the same session as the written examinations.