Entrance Examination Procedure
The English School currently maintains separate rankings for Greek, Turkish, and English speakers for Year One entrance.
The results of the Greek/Turkish/English, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR) papers are equally weighted. These scores are combined to generate a results list, and students are selected based on their performance.
Exam Paper Creation
The entrance examination papers are meticulously crafted by our subject specialist Heads of Department, adhering to strict security procedures. To ensure impartiality:
- Any Head of Department or teacher with a child sitting the examination in that academic year is excluded from the preparation, checking, or viewing of potential question papers.
Marking Process
The marking process is designed to be scrupulously fair and completely anonymous:
- Anonymity: Candidates' names do not appear on their exam papers. Instead, a barcode system is used to ensure anonymity.
- Verification: Before each examination, candidates confirm the cover sheet details attached to their exam papers. This cover sheet is detached before marking begins.
- Barcode System: Markers cannot identify candidates through the barcode system. After marking, only candidate numbers (issued at the time of registration) are revealed during the final ranking process.
Double and Borderline Marking
- Double-Marking: All scripts are double-marked by members of the relevant Departments.
- Borderline Scripts: Papers of students near the borderline are re-marked by additional markers to ensure accuracy. This takes place on Sunday.
- Security: All marking occurs on school premises, and scripts are securely stored in the school’s strong room when not in use.
Final Assessment and Results
The entire marking and assessment process is carried out exclusively by members of staff. Borderline candidates undergo thorough re-assessment to ensure definitive results.
Please Note: As per school policy, candidates’ scripts cannot be returned or shown to candidates.
Commitment to Fairness
The English School recognizes that the examination process can be stressful. However, the school is confident that its procedures are both fair and transparent, providing all candidates with an equal opportunity. Research has shown that the examination process effectively identifies students who are best suited for The English School, ensuring long-term success.
