Routine availability of paper exams ends 31 December 2024
Currently 97 percent of amateur radio licence examinations are sat online using the TestReach platform, either at home under remote supervision, or in a club setting.
Following the implementation of Syllabus v1.6 on 1 September 2024, the new examination question bank will only be maintained online.
Generating paper exams will involve significant additional work for the RSGB Examinations Department, with the associated costs.
Therefore, from 29 November 2024, we will stop taking routine bookings for paper exams.
Dates to remember:
- Paper exams will continue until 13 December 2024
- The final date to book a paper exam to take place in December 2024 will be 29 November
- From 1 January 2025, paper exams will no longer be available except in approved cases of special educational needs
How would I apply for a paper exam?
The process for applying for a paper examination on the grounds of special educational needs will be the same as currently used for special requirements in exams, such as extra time and readers, etc. It should be noted that many special requirements—e.g. font face and background colour—can be met using the TestReach platform.
Any other reasons for wanting paper exams should be put in writing and emailed to the Examinations Department at exams@rsgb.org.uk and these will be forwarded to the Examination Standards Manager, Examinations Quality Assurance Manager, and Examinations Standards Committee Chair for consideration.
What do I do if I’ve already planned to take a paper exam?
If you are a Club Examinations Secretary and have advanced plans for paper exams in the period up to 13 December 2024—e.g. candidates primed and an exam room booked—please ensure your booking is received by the RSGB Exams Department on or before 29 November 2024.
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