NCEA Internal Assessment Absence Policy

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Assessment Extensions for Missed and Late Assessments 

• Under normal circumstances, all internal assessment work is to be completed and handed in before or on the due date 

• Students who are unable to complete an Assessment or Further Assessment by the due date, for genuine valid reasons or due to circumstances beyond their control, may apply for an Assessment Extension from the NCEA coordinator, Ainslie Anderson. 

• Assessment Extensions comprise either: 

  • An Extension of Time for ongoing assessments, such as assignments or 

  • A New Assessment Occasion for assessments held at a particular time / date.

The following are considered to be valid reasons for an Assessment Extension: 

• sickness – supported by a medical certificate

• family trauma or bereavement supported by a signed note from parent / caregiver or Guidance Counsellor 

• other genuine, valid, and unforeseen circumstances supported by a signed note from parent / caregiver or other evidence

In the case of a genuine, valid planned absence or foreseen circumstances, such as genuine family reasons or School commitments, students may be granted an Assessment Extension. Students must apply to the NCEA coordinator, Ainslie Anderson using the Student Assessment Extension Application Form. The application must be lodged at least 2 days before the due date of the Assessment or Further Assessment. The Student Assessment Extension Application form must be supported by appropriate documentation such as a signed note from the parent or caregiver or an appointment slip. 

In the case of an unplanned absence or other non-school related absence such as a family holiday or sports team tours that results in a missed or late Assessment or Further Assessment, a student can apply for an Assessment Extension using the Student Assessment Extension Application Form from the NCEA coordinator, Ainslie Anderson. Extensions for unplanned absences will only be granted for genuine valid reasons and if adequate documented evidence is provided. Extension Applications for unplanned absences must be lodged no later than five days before the due date of the Assessment or Further Assessment.

For more information, refer to the NCEA Handbook on the school website or contact Ainslie Anderson.