Examinations

Examinations

End of semester examinations take place in January and in May/June. In August there is an opportunity to resit examinations failed during the current year.

Students must attain a pass grade for each separate course or combined course.

Examinations can take any of the following forms:

Written examination

Additional examination (a student on the borderline of grades 5 and 6 may be called for an oral assessment)

Oral examination

Dissertation/s

Take-home report (1-3 weeks may be allowed for a written report on a given topic)

Assessment of a compulsory essay or report, possibly with oral discussion to follow

At least 80% attendance and active participation in a course, possibly followed by oral discussion

Any combination of #1-7

All forms of examination other than #6 and #7 require the approval of an external examiner and are graded on a scale of 13. Examination forms #6 and #7 are assessed with a "Pass" or "Fail".

Unless otherwise stated, examination aids such as textbooks, notes, tables, dictionaries, and pocket calculators are allowed.

Permission for extended examination time for written examinations can be granted to students with special difficulties, e.g., language problems or dyslexia, provided that an application in writing is sent to the Board of Studies at least four weeks before the start of examinations.