
Carrickfergus Academy

External Examinations
All pupils in Years 11-14 will sit external exams. These are governed by examining bodies CCEA, AQA, OCR, WJEC, Edexcel, OCN and Kings Trust. Pupils in Years 11-12 will sit GCSE exams during their 2 year course in November, January, February, March, May and June. Pupils in Years 13-14 may sit exams in January, May and June.
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School external exams will be in November, January, February, March, May and June depending on the subjects. Exam timetables will be printed by the Exams Officer and given to pupils to allow them time to revise. These timetables will also be posted on Facebook too. ​
​The following links give further details on rules and regulations as set by JCQ and also the links to the exam boards may provide further subject specific guidance.
Please also see the following pdf documents that may give you help as you prepare for exams.