Very important question on missing a GCSE exam

Okay, well I'm very confused.
I've been asking a lot of people if there actually IS a fine if you miss a gcse...
But I can't seem to get a conclusive answer.
So, could someone who actually knows for CERTAIN and isn't just guessing let me know and let me know their source?
Thank you. :biggrin:

Jigglypuff

it totally depends. define what you mean by the word 'fine'...
my teacher told us one of her students got a U because they didn't turn up whereas someone else got their mock/predicted grade (which happened to be an A) because they were ill.

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izzulepuff

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jack1865

Jigglypuff

Life? Get one?
Appreciated.

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izzulepuff

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chipskylark

it totally depends. define what you mean by the word 'fine'...
my teacher told us one of her students got a U because they didn't turn up whereas someone else got their mock/predicted grade (which happened to be an A) because they were ill.

I mean as in like...a financial incurrence.

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04nunhucks

I'd advise that you don't. It is the school's policy to chase up candidate's absenses. If sick, this needs to be followed up by a doctor's note.

Read up here: http://www.naa.org.uk/naa_16577.aspx

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jack1865

izzulepuff

Life? Get one?
Appreciated.

OI! YOUR NAME REMINDED ME OF IT OK!
you shouldn't miss an exam, douche

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BJack

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Your school may ask you to pay for the cost of the paper, but there is no other charge.

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Planto

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Why do people ask these questions on forums when there are officials at school?

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izzulepuff

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Planto

Why do people ask these questions on forums when there are officials at school?

Right now I am not at school.
My exam is very early in the morning.
I was kind of hoping someone would be able to give me a definitive answer..
: (

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Juno

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Your school may choose to invoice you, and withhold any other results (or similar) until you pay. You may also not receive a reference or get into the sixth form if appropriate. But they can't issue a fine in the official sense

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izzulepuff

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jack1865

OI! YOUR NAME REMINDED ME OF IT OK!
you shouldn't miss an exam, douche

Umm chill?
You were the one who began the douchebaggery.

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chipskylark

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izzulepuff

I mean as in like...a financial incurrence.

clever.

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izzulepuff

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BJack

Your school may ask you to pay for the cost of the paper, but there is no other charge.

What kind of amount do you think that'd be?

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punkyrocker

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I don't think there is, actually.

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AnonyMatt

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If you miss an exam for illness (for which you must get a doctor's note and present it at the very latest, the day after the examination), then your school cannot charge you. You will likely recieve a grade based on previous examinations for that subject, or your teachers will have to provide evidence (i.e. mock exams) for which grade your should recieve.

However, if you miss an exam for any other reason, then you will be held responsible. You will got a 0 (U) for the exam, and it depends on your school's policy on whether or not you have to pay for the exam.

No one here can say, it completely depends on your school.

I can tell you that for my college, if you:
1) Have <80% attendance for that subject.
2) Fail to achieve an E in coursework/practical assessments.
3) Fail to contribute or show any basic understanding of the subject.
4) Miss the exam.

You have to pay for the exam.

However, at my school where I did GCSEs, we weren't expected to pay for the exam if we missed it.

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izzulepuff

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chipskylark

clever.

Say wha...?

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jack1865

izzulepuff

Umm chill?
You were the one who began the douchebaggery.

heyheyhey neun
im chilllllled out tbf
burger king ftw

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AnonyMatt

If you miss an exam for illness (for which you must get a doctor's note and present it at the very latest, the day after the examination), then your school cannot charge you. You will likely recieve a grade based on previous examinations for that subject, or your teachers will have to provide evidence (i.e. mock exams) for which grade your should recieve.

However, if you miss an exam for any other reason, then you will be held responsible. You will got a 0 (U) for the exam, and it depends on your school's policy on whether or not you have to pay for the exam.

No one here can say, it completely depends on your school.

I can tell you that for my college, if you:
1) Have <80% attendance for that subject.
2) Fail to achieve an E in coursework/practical assessments.
3) Fail to contribute or show any basic understanding of the subject.
4) Miss the exam.

You have to pay for the exam.

However, at my school where I did GCSEs, we weren't expected to pay for the exam if we missed it.