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12. Return of test materials

1 - Introduction

2 - Scheme of assessment

3 - Registration as a      World Class Test school      or centre

4 - Entry procedures

5 - Test materials

6 - Special arrangements

7 - Delivery and storage of      paper-based materials

8 - Preparation for the      computer-based      components

9 - Invigilation

10 - Working with computer        screens

11 - AQA visits to schools        and centres

12 - Return of test materials

13 - Uploading students'        answers to the        computer-based        components

14 - Special consideration

15 - Results retrieval

16 - World Class Test        certificates

17 - Post results service

  Appendices

  A - Schedule of World Class        Test activities

  B - Technical requirements

  C - World Class Test         registration form

  D - Payment form for the         test fees

  E - Nine year-olds test         timetable

  F - 13 year-olds test         timetable

  G - Teacher guidance to        students before the        tests

  H - Parcelforce return of        test materials

  I - Enquiries about results

  J - Application for special       arrangements

  K - Application for special        consideration

12.1 - Parcelforce service for schools and centres in the UK

All World Class Test materials are despatched to, and returned from, schools and centres using Parcelforce 24 hour service.

AQA has arranged a contract with Parcelforce that enables us to track and trace any parcel and it also means that you, as a school or centre, will not have to pay for the postage incurred. The procedure is outlined in Appendix H.

A copy of the Parcelforce return procedures will be included in the despatch of test materials to your school or centre.

12.2 - DHL Worldwide Express for schools and centres abroad

AQA has arranged a contract with DHL Worldwide Express for international deliveries and returns. Parcels may be tracked and traced through their website on www.dhl.com. It also means that you, as a school or centre, will not have to pay for the postage incurred. Return instructions, specific to your country, will be included in the despatch of material from AQA.