INTERNATIONAL EXAMS OFFICER TRAINING
In association with
Exams Training (in conjunction with The Exams Office and Pearson) stage an annual two-day International Exams Officer Conference.
In November 2019, the International Exams Officer Conference will be held at the prestigious JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai.
INTERNATIONAL EXAMS OFFICER CONFERENCE 2019
Exams Training, in association with The Exams Office and Pearson, will be hosting a 2-day exams conference during November 2019…with FREE invigilator training for Dubai-based Exams Officers. Below are further details.
Dates: 17 & 18 November
Location: Dubai
Venue: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Airport Road, PO Box 10001, Dubai
Cost: £595 per delegate – this includes free access to The Exams Office website to 30 July 2020 (from the point of payment of invoice)
An additional delegate from your centre may attend for an additional £200.
All delegates will receive a free copy of the 2019/2020 JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations booklet
Content
(subject to change)
Day 1
Morning
Understanding Pearson and AQA exam changes for the 2019/2020 academic year
A comprehensive review of the exam changes relating to AQA and Pearson qualifications for the new academic year. Our team of exams experts will help delegates interpret the changes and the impact upon their centre.
Delegates will also have an opportunity to discuss the changes with fellow delegates and consider how to implement these within their centre.
Afternoon
The Exams Office’s online tools and modules
A guide to using The Exams Office’s online tools and modules including our:
- Invigilator training and assessment module
- New Exams Officer Induction module
- Senior Leaders’/Line Manager training and assessment module
- Exam Year Review module
- Exam Policy Generator
Understanding Cambridge International exam changes for the 2019/2020 academic year
A brief guide to the major regulation changes relating to Cambridge Assessment International Education (previously Cambridge International Examinations) examinations.
Day 2
Morning
Managing exams in your centre
The following areas will be covered:
- Dealing with malpractice
- Training and managing your invigilation team
- Risk assessment/contingency planning – exam and non-exam time
- Exam-related policies
- Roles and responsibilities
Afternoon
Planning for the 2019/20 academic year
A session which helps Exams Officers (new and experienced) to plan for the academic year, and address some of the key exam areas, including:
- The ‘Exams Cycle’
- Building an exams plan
- Information gathering
- Storing confidential exam materials
- Planning for access arrangements
- Rooming, seating and timetabling
- Briefing candidates, parents and staff
- Exam time