Exams at BSB

EXAMS @BSB INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

2025 - 2026 Academic Year

The Secondary School at the British School of Bucharest follows the National Curriculum for England, leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE/GCSE) and a wide range of ‘A-Level’ and ‘International A-Level’ subjects.

The School has an excellent record of academic success and students from the British School of Bucharest go on to attend some of the major universities around the world.

CONTENTS Subjects Available Exam Entries Exam Entry Fees Examinations Annual Timetable Information for Students – BSB Exam Briefing Access Arrangements Study Leave Results After Your Results After your Results – Review of Marking After Your Results – Retake After Your Results – Certificate Collection After Your Results – Courier Services (CCS) After Your Results – Lost/Replacement Certificates

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SUBJECTS AVAILABLE A range of subjects are offered at BSB every Academic Year. Syllabus requirements, examination dates and resit requirements will vary between exam boards. It may be possible for students to take an exam at BSB in a subject that is not taught at the School, for example, in a language that they study outside of school. It is essential that any requests are discussed with the Head of School.

BSB is a registered examination centre for Edexcel exams (also known as Pearson) and CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) and LAMDA (London Academy for Music and Dramatic Art).

Currently the exams on offer include: Faculty

Syllabus name

Exam Board Level

Code

Computer Science, Business and Economics

Business Studies

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4BS1

Computer Science, Business and Economics

Business Studies

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XBS11/YBS12

Computer Science, Business and Economics

Computer Science

CAIE

AS/A2

9618

Computer Science, Business and Economics

Computer Science

EDEXCEL

GCSE

1CP2

Computer Science, Business and Economics

Economics

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XEC11/ YEC12

Creative Arts

Art and Design

EDEXCEL

A-Level

1AD0

Creative Arts

Art and Design

EDEXCEL

A-Level

9AD0

Creative Arts

Design Technology

EDEXCEL

GCSE

1DT/1F

Creative Arts

Design and Technology

EDEXCEL

A-Level

9DT0

EAL

English as a Second Language (Count-in Speaking)

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4XES2

English

English Language

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4EA1

English

English Literature

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4ET1

English

English Literature

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XET01/YET01

English

English Literature

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XEN01/YEN01

English

Media Studies

CAIE

AS/A2

9607

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Faculty

Syllabus name

Exam Board Level

Code

Maths

Statistics

EDEXCEL

GCSE

1ST0

Humanities

Geography

CAIE

IGCSE

0976

Humanities

Geography

CAIE

AS/A2

9696

Humanities

History

CAIE

IGCSE

0977

Humanities

History

CAIE

AS/A2

9489

Humanities

Psychology

CAIE

AS/A2

9990

Maths

Mathematics

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XMA01/YMA01

Maths

Further Maths

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

YFM01

Maths

Mathematics

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4XMAF/4XMAH

Maths

Further Maths

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4PM1

MFL

Chinese

EDEXCEL

GCE

9CN0

MFL

French

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XFR01/YFR01

MFL

French

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4FR1

MFL

German

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XGN01/YGN01

MFL

German

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4GN1

MFL

Mandarin

A-Level

GCE

8CN0/9CN0

MFL

Mandarin

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4CN1

MFL

Mandarin First Language

CAIE

IGCSE

0509

MFL

Spanish

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XSP01/YSP01

MFL

Spanish

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4SP1

P.E.

Physical Education (long course)

EDEXCEL

GCSE

1PE0

Performing Arts

Drama

CAIE

AS/A2

9482

Performing Arts

Drama and Theatre

EDEXCEL

A-Level

8DR0/9DR0

Performing Arts

Music

EDEXCEL

A-Level

9MU0

Performing Arts

Music

EDEXCEL

GCSE (1-9)

1MU0

Science

Biology

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4BI1

Science

Biology

EDEXCEL

IAS

XBI11/YBI11

Science

Chemistry

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4CH1

Science

Chemistry

EDEXCEL

IAS

XCH11/YCH11

Science

Physics

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4PH1

Science

Physics

EDEXCEL

IAS/IAL

XPH01/YPH01

Science

Double Award

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4SD0

Science

Single Science

EDEXCEL

IGCSE

4SS0

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EXAM ENTRIES Students are entered into examinations according to the subjects that they study at BSB in Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13. In some subjects there may be the option for early entry (taking Maths IGCSE in Year 10 for example) and extended or core options. These will be discussed by teachers in the Faculty and recommendations will be made to students and their parents.

Students are provided with a Statement of Entry to confirm the exams that they have been entered for. When students receive their Statement of Entry it is important that it is checked carefully and any errors reported immediately to the Exams Officer. This is important so as to avoid additional charges for amendments at a later date and to ensure that certificates have the correct name on them.

EXAM ENTRY FEES Examination costs are not included in the School Fees and are payable prior to the examination being taken. Families are required to pay exam entry fees promptly. The cost of exam entries varies each year according to the fees set by the examination boards.

Please note that late entries or amendments may be subject to double or triple the published fee according to the exam board deadlines.

Exam Board

EDEXCEL/ PEARSON

Qualification Qualification

IGCSE/GCSE

Euros Cost per Entry

English Language

173 (subject to change)

English Lit

173 (subject to change)

English as a Second Language Maths Further Maths

173 (subject to change) 173 (subject to change) 173 (subject to change)

Chinese

249 (subject to change)

French

249 (subject to change)

German

249 (subject to change)

Spanish

249 (subject to change)

Biology/Chemistry/Physics

173 (subject to change)

Science Double Award

345 (subject to change)

Business Studies

173 (subject to change)

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Exam Board

Qualification Qualification

GCSE

EDEXCEL/ PEARSON

IAL Unit Cost Project

EDEXCEL/PEARSON Exam Board

Euros Cost per Entry

Art and Craft

174 (subject to change)

Design and Technology

174 (subject to change)

Music

174 (subject to change)

Physical Education (long course)

347 (subject to change)

Computer Science, Statistics

174 (subject to change)

Music - A-Level

691 (subject to change)

Art and Design, Greek - A-Level

456 (subject to change)

Design Technology - A-Level

766 (subject to change)

Business St, English Lan&Lit, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography

242 (subject to change)

Chinese - A-Level

592 (subject to change)

Biology / Chemistry / Maths / Physics

80 (subject to change)

Business Studies / Economy /English Language + Literature / French/ Psychology / Spanish / German

114 (subject to change)

Greek, Accounting, Arabic

206 (subject to change)

EPQ - Level 3

230 (subject to change)

Late Fees Level 1

Double fees

Late Fees Level 2

Triple fees

Qualification Qualification

Euros Cost per Entry

LAMDA

Speaking in Public Grade 6 - Bronze Award

183 (subject to change)

LAMDA

Speaking in Public Grade 8 - Gold Award

228 (subject to change)

Exam Board

Qualification Qualification

Euros Cost per Entry

CAIE

IGCSE

IGCSE per subject

184 (subject to change)

CAIE

IGCSE

IGCSE Double Award

322 (subject to change)

CAIE AS or A2

GCE

AS/A2 fee per subject

199 (subject to change)

CAIE A-Level

GCE

Cambridge International A-Level

276 (subject to change)

Late entry fee

95 (subject to change)

Very late entry fee

237 (subject to change)

CAIE

Prices are accurate at the time of printing - updated fees may be communicated by letter or on MySchoolPortal.

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EXAMINATIONS – ANNUAL TIMETABLE There are three examination sessions each Academic Year. Some of these are for retakes only. Please see the ‘Subjects Available’ part of this document to check the exam board for the subject you are taking. Please see the ‘Results’ part of this document for information about retakes.

Exam session

Exam Board

Level

Notes

Results Available

October/ November

EDEXCEL and CAIE

IAL/GCSE/IGCSE/AS/A2

Retakes only

Early January

EDEXCEL

IAL

Retakes and some Y12/ Y13 Science and Maths modules

Early March

EDEXCEL and CAIE

IGCSE/GCSE/IAL/AS/A2

All subjects

Mid– to Late August

January May/June

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS BSB EXAM BRIEFING Students will be required to attend an Exam Briefing before each exam session. Students will also be issued with a document entitled ‘Information for Students’ which will outline all of the rules and regulations regarding examinations at BSB. It is essential that all students taking exams attend the briefing and read the ‘Information for Students’ document as this details the rules and regulations that cover examinations at BSB. If students have any questions about the briefing or document then they should talk to the Examinations Officer to seek clarification. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations regarding examinations can be considered malpractice and may be reported to the exam board, potentially resulting in disqualification from all examinations.

Students will be required to confirm they have read and understood the document ‘Information for Students’ prior to sitting any examinations.

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All students taking external exams at BSB will be required to join the ‘Exams at BSB’ Google Classroom and should check this regularly for any updates.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS BSB is committed to supporting students with additional needs and Access Arrangements allow students with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to access the assessment without changing the demands of the assessment. For example, readers, scribes and colour naming. Access Arrangements will reflect a student’s usual way of working and the evidence of need will vary depending on the disability and the access arrangement(s) being applied for. All Access Arrangements must be agreed before the assessment, and in most cases, the application will begin at the start of the Academic Year in which a qualification is being taken. All Access Arrangements are coordinated by the SENCO and Exams Officer.

STUDY LEAVE Some Study Leave is permitted before external examinations to allow students time to prepare and perform at the best of their ability. For the summer examination period, Study Leave is granted to all students at the same time. For other examination periods, when only a few students are taking exams, Study Leave is specified on an individual basis. In all cases, Study Leave is confirmed by the Deputy Head (Academic) in a letter to students. In these cases, students will miss lessons to take their exams and as such it is important that they catch up missed work.

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RESULTS A letter will be sent home after each exam session to confirm the exact date and time that results will be released for that exam session. The letter will also confirm the process for receiving results, the post-results services available and the deadlines for applying for these.

RECEIVING YOUR RESULTS - CAIE Results will be available on CIE Direct.

All students will receive a username and password in order to access the results on the online platform on results day. The login details will be issued prior to results day via email to students’ school email accounts. Replacement details can be obtained by emailing the School Office.

RECEIVING YOUR RESULTS - EDEXCEL Results will be available on ResultsPlus.

All students will receive an email via their bsbonline.net email account, which will activate their ResultsPlus account on which results can be viewed.

The students will receive a welcome email, which will include a link that they must click to complete their account creation. Students must check their email (and look in their spam folder if they do not see the email), to complete the process and activate their ResultsPlus Direct accounts. When they click on the link, they will need to validate their account by entering their date of birth. They will also need to set a security question and create their password.

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AFTER YOUR RESULTS On results day there will be a team of BSB staff you can talk to about your results. The team may include the University Guidance Counsellor, the Head of School and the Head of Sixth Form. The Examinations Officer will be able to offer logistical support for post-results services.

AFTER YOUR RESULTS REVIEW OF MARKING There are a range of review of marking services that the exam boards offer. There are deadlines for requesting post-results services that are set by the exam boards and the deadline for making your request to the Exams Officer will be communicated by letter to families.

Please note that: • If your original mark is lowered then your final grade may be lower than the original grade you received.

• If your original mark is confirmed as correct, then there is no change to your grade.

• If your original mark is raised then your final grade may be higher than the original grade you received.

• Once a review of marking has been sent to the relevant Exam Board it cannot be amended.

• The cost of reviews of marking are per component, e.g. If there are two papers to be reviewed for an award, then the cost is twice as much!

To request a post-results service from the exam board you should complete the form on Exams at BSB Google Classroom. Completing the form confirms that you will be responsible for paying the applicable fees that BSB will invoice you for.

Please ensure you state the subject/subject code/component code for all papers you require

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to be reviewed and which level of service you require. Failure to provide the required information will result in a delay to your application and may therefore cause your application to miss the exam board’s deadline..

All candidates will receive a confirmation email within a few days of making the application.

All reviews are dealt with by the exam boards as soon as they receive them - the length of time for the reviewed to be completed depends on the service requested and the number of reviewed currently being processed by the board.

CAIE – POST-RESULTS SERVICES Clerical Recheck Service 1: A recheck of all procedures leading to the issue of a result.

This service checks that: all parts of the script were marked, the marks were totalled correctly and the marks were recorded correctly. Cost for this service = 55 Euros (subject to change) Review of Marking Service 2: A review of the original marking to check that the agreed mark scheme was applied. This service also includes the rechecks detailed in the 'clerical recheck' service. Cost for this service = 135 Euros (subject to change) Access to Scripts (ATS): Candidates can request a digital copy of their script by completing the ‘Access to Scripts’ form on the Exams at BSB Google Classroom. Completed forms should be returned to the Exams Officer and scripts will be returned by email to a student’s school email address. Scripts do not have examiner annotation on them, but you can see the marks awarded. This is a free service and we strongly recommend students share their scripts with their teachers to assist with discussions about reviews of marking and resits.

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EDEXCEL – POST-RESULTS SERVICES EAR (Enquiry About Results) Service Type 1 Clerical Check: A clerical check includes checking that all parts of the exam paper have been marked and the marks have been recorded and added up correctly. Cost for this service = 25 Euros (subject to change) EAR Service Type 2 Review of Marking: A clerical check will be undertaken and the marking will be reviewed by a senior examiner. Cost for this service = 100 Euros (subject to change) EAR Service 2 Priority (type 2P) Priority Review of Marking: This service is the same as type 2 but, is processed faster. This is only available when a candidate’s place in further/higher education depends on the outcome. Cost for this service = 120 Euros (subject to change) Access to Scripts (ATS) – Candidates can request a digital copy of their script by completing the ‘Access to Scripts’ form on the Exams at BSB Google Classroom. Completed forms should be returned to the Exams Officer and scripts will be returned by email to a student’s school email address. Scripts do not have examiner annotation on them, but you can see the marks awarded. This is a free service and we strongly recommend students share their scripts with their teachers to assist with discussions about reviews of marking and resits.

AFTER YOUR RESULTS -

RETAKE

Retakes should be discussed and agreed with the Head of Sixth Form and your teacher before completing the ’Retake Request’ form on the Exams at BSB Google Classroom.

If there is a practical / speaking / coursework component to the examination then permission from a member of BSB staff that teaches the subject must be obtained to conduct the examination again, before completion of the retake request.

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An additional fee of 20 Euros is added to retake entries to cover the additional administration of these exams.

Retake candidates will be invoiced by the BSB Finance Team following the entry deadline.

By completing the form, candidates agree to pay the exam entry fees. Fees should be paid promptly, before the examinations take place.

AFTER YOUR RESULTS -

CERTIFICATE COLLECTION

Certificates normally arrive at BSB a number of weeks after results are published.

For existing BSB students, all certificates are distributed in school by the Exams Officer. All candidates must sign for their certificates to indicate they have received them.

For students who have left BSB, please either arrange collection via the BSB Office or complete the Certificate Courier Service request below if you would like your certificates to be couriered.

Please note that if exam fees remain unpaid then this may have an impact on our service provision.

The School is required to hold certificates for 12 months only.

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AFTER YOUR RESULTS -

CERTIFICATE COURIER SERVICE (CCS) Should you not be in a position to collect your examination certificate(s) then you can opt for the CCS service provided by BSB. Should you opt for this service, we will courier your certificate(s) to you anywhere in the world. If you require this service, please email the School Office. Payment will be invoiced after requests are registered.

The cost of this service is approximately 50 Euros within Europe and 75 Euros worldwide, but a quote will be obtained from DHL for each specific request. Prices are accurate at the time of printing - updated fees may be communicated by letter or on MySchoolPortal.

AFTER YOUR RESULTS -

LOST/REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES Please store your certificates in a safe place. If you lose your certificates you may not be able to obtain replacement certificates.

If you do lose your certificates you must contact the exam board directly.

CAIE examination certificates cannot be replaced. The board will only issue a certified statement of results.

Edexcel will replace the certificate but the cost is very high.

Use the links below to contact the appropriate exam board if you have lost your certificates.

CAIE Edexcel

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