Derived Grade Exams

These are the school's formative exams for senior students. To ensure sufficient spaces and sufficient staff are available for exam rooms and exam supervision, no senior classes will run during these exams. These exams provide full exam assessment conditions. These exams replicate the rules and conditions of the NZQA exams in November. The results of these derived grade exams may be used should a student be impaired or some way unable to complete the NZQA exams in November. In such cases, there is a formal process for seeking a derived grade.

Exam Dates

Year 11-13 students sit derived grade exams in the week of 13-17 September.
Please note that it is compulsory to attend your derived grade exams.

Exam Timetable

Click here to view the2026 exam timetable and exam rooms.
Year 11-13 students need to check the exam timetable carefully.
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Study Leave

During the exam week, Monday 14 September to Friday 17 September, all Year 11-13 students will be on study leave and timetabled classes will not be running.
Students are required on-site for their exam. The school's cellphone rules apply whilst you are on-site. Cellphones should be off and away when on-site.
Outside of their exam times, students may study from home.
Note, buses will continue to run at the usual times. Students waiting between exams, or for afternoon buses, are welcome in the Library.

Exam Times

Morning exams start at 9.00am (and end at 11.00am or 12.00pm)
Afternoon exams start at 12:45pm (and end at 2.45pm or 3.45pm).
Bus students with three hour exams in the afternoon will need to make alternative travel arrangements at the end of the day.

Exam Procedures

Students must be in correct school uniform
Students must arrive at least 20 minutes before the exam starts
Students cannot enter after the first 30 minutes.
Students cannot leave in the first 45 minutes or the last 15 minutes of the exam, even to use the bathroom.
It is expected that all questions will be attempted.
Equipment needed for the exams (pens, ruler, calculator, etc.) must be brought into the exam room in a clear plastic bag. Water must be in a transparent drink bottle. Any other bags must be left outside of the examination room.
Attendance at exams is compulsory.
Note, the use of cellphones and smart watches is not permitted in any examination room.

Where to Meet

Most exams are in K & T Blocks. Go straight to the relevant classroom.
Some exams are in the Assessment Centre. This is coded as EC (Exam Centre) on the exam rooming timetable. Meet in F Quad.
Students with special assessment conditions (SAC) are to go to room F7 first. From there, you will be directed to the location of your exam.