Information on the administration of tests for centres - AQA visits to schools and centres

11. AQA visits to schools and centres

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

AQA representatives will make unannounced visits to a sample of schools and centres before, during or after the test period to check that the correct security arrangements are being followed and that the tests are being administered properly.

Schools and centres are required to allow AQA representatives access to all test materials and to observe a test being administered. All AQA representatives conducting monitoring visits will carry appropriate identification. Schools and centres will be able to check the identity of representatives by telephoning the AQA helpline on (44) (0) 8700 101798.