The process of awarding a qualification, certificate, or licence that formally recognises a learner's achievement.
A scheduled assessment window — such as "Summer 2025" — during which specific qualifications are assessed.
The supervision of learners during an assessment to ensure security, prevent malpractice, and maintain fair conditions.
Digital platforms used by examiners to view, mark, and submit scores for learner scripts — increasingly common for on-screen marking.
A subsequent opportunity for a learner to take an assessment again, usually after an unsuccessful attempt.
A restriction preventing the release of assessment results before an official publication date, ensuring all learners receive results simultaneously.
A learner's complete response to an assessment — typically a handwritten or digital answer booklet.
A post-assessment adjustment for learners who experienced temporary illness, injury, or other disadvantage during assessment.
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