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Written question asked by Baroness Coussins (Crossbench) on Thursday, 30 April 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 May 2020. It was answered by Baroness Berridge (Conservative) on Friday, 15 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Assessments: Coronavirus

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that all language students at supplementary schools who have been entered for a GCSE examination in that language this summer but are unable to sit it because of COVID-19 are refunded automatically with their full entrance fee.

Answer

The department recognises that schools and colleges want clarity on exam fees following the announcement that GCSE exams will not take place this summer. The department and the exam boards are working together to ensure that they are provided with further information as soon as possible.



Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3765
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Assessments Languages Schools Teachers Students Coronavirus
Link
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