How long do exam boards keep records?

How long do exam boards keep records?

We recommend you contact the exams officer at your school or college to see if they have the original certificate. Schools and colleges are required to retain certificates for a period of 12 months after they are issued.

How long do schools keep exam certificates?

Past Certificates The Exam Boards’ requirement is that certificates are held for a year. As a gesture of goodwill the school will extend this to two years.

Can employers check GCSE results from 20 years ago?

If you are applying for a job decades after your GCSEs, employers may not feel the need to check your results. In such cases, it is not uncommon for them to request evidence of recent learning. Sometimes, they will ask you to do a short course to show you are still as capable as you were 20 or so years ago.

How do I find my exam boards?

If you don’t remember which board your certificates were from, the best thing would be to contact the school or college you were attending at the time. While they may not have the full records of your results, they should be able to tell you which board they were using at the time for the subjects you took.

How do I find out my exam results from years ago?

You need to state which exams you took, the exam board that issued the original certificate, and the year you took the exams. If you have no idea where to start, you could: contact your school where you took the exams, tell them the year you left school, and what subjects you took.

How do I get a lost education certificate?

Go to the nearest police station and file a complaint mentioning the loss of the certificate and the details of the certificate. Get a copy of the FIR. Report to the University. Publish in the newspaper informing the loss of the marklist or certificate.

Is it illegal to lie about your GCSEs?

In short, yes. CV lies are illegal. Making changes like inflating your university grades or changing previous job titles may seem small, but they can be classed as ‘fraud by false representation’, which carries a maximum 10-year jail sentence. And you can’t claim ignorance of lying either.

Can I lie about my GCSE results?

In conclusion, employers can absolutely check your GCSE results, and they probably will due to standard procedure. Because of this, you definitely should not lie about your GCSE grades as you will get caught and have to face the consequences.

What to do if you can’t find GCSE certificates?

If you have no idea where to start, you could:

1. contact your school where you took the exams, tell them the year you left school, and what subjects you took.
2. ask any old school friends you’re still in contact with if they still have their certificates, as the awarding body information will be details on those.

Can you get copies of CSE certificates?

Contact an exam board to get a replacement exam certificate or certified statement of results. You cannot get a replacement certificate for an O level, CSE, GCSE or A level – your exam board will send you a ‘certified statement of results’ instead.

Can I get a replacement NVQ certificate?

If you or any of your staff have managed to lose, or misplace your CACHE NVQ certificates, don’t panic. You just need to contact CACHE via their website, or ring them on 0191 2398000 and they will send you a duplicate certificate.

What to do if your exam certificate has been damaged?

Providers and employers can request a verification letter from the awarding body. Copies of ‘original’ certificates are only available if they have been damaged or defaced, and only for exams taken in or after 2001. You must return your original certificate when you apply for a replacement.

Can you get a replacement certificate if you have lost your Certificate?

Candidates who have lost their certificate may only apply for a certifying statement; a replacement certificate will not be issued. Note: replacement certificates and certifying statements can only be issued in the name of the candidate at the time the award was made.

What to do if you have lost your Cambridge Exam results?

If you have lost your exam results certificate, or need another copy of your results, we can issue you with a certifying statement. If you would like to receive a certifying statement, please complete the application form below.

Where can I get a replacement GCSE certificate?

Contact an exam board to get a replacement exam certificate or certified statement of results. You cannot get a replacement certificate for an O level, CSE, GCSE or A level – your exam board will send you a ‘certified statement of results’ instead.