Covid-19 updates for test takers

Pre-test checks:

• you should arrive for your test no later than your scheduled time so that we can complete our pre-test checks and start the test on time 
• you must bring and use a face mask for your test
• we will be conducting temperature screening at the entrance to the test venue
• you must complete a SafeEntry digital check-in process to confirm that: 

1. you are not under a quarantine, self-quarantine, stay-at-home or similar order as specified by the local authorities
2. you don’t have a fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms.

If you are under-18 we recommend that you are accompanied by an adult until the pre-test checks have been completed. If you are excluded from your test you will then be able to leave the test venue immediately.

Test day measures:

• the test venue and any equipment used will be thoroughly cleaned before the test
• you should use the hand sanitiser provided and wash your hands regularly
• you must keep a one/two metre distance from other test takers and staff at all times
• you must bring and use a face mask during the test. You may need to remove this for identification or other purposes. Staff and examiners will also wear a face mask 
• you will be asked to take any stationery you use away with you (excluding any notes or workings sheets)
• you can take the following inside the test room with you:

1. a face mask
2. protective gloves
3. water in a transparent bottle
4. hand sanitiser in a transparent bottle

After your test:

If you are diagnosed with Covid-19 in the 14-day period after your test, please inform our Customer Service team at SGExamTeam@britishcouncil.org.sg. This will enable us to fulfil the relevant notification or tracing requirements.

Special test date transfer policy (until further notice)

Test takers can now request to re-schedule their test date free-of-charge by up to six months, with a minimum of 3 days’ notice.

Please complete a test date rescheduling form and e-mail it to sgexamteam@britishcouncil.org.sg. We will send a confirmation within five working days.

Pearson Edexcel – Oct/Nov 2020 examinations:

• Registration will open soon.

Cambridge Assessment International Education – Oct/Nov 2020 examinations:

• Registration is open.

For more details, please visit here.

The list below shows the status of our professional and other exams. Where exams are still running, test takers should read the special measures (see the expandable section below) and be fully prepared to comply.

Please do not attend your test if:  

Re-scheduling and refunds

If your exam is cancelled or you are unable to attend your exam, please contact your exam board and university directly, so that they can manage any refunds or re-scheduling with you.