FAQ
HOW DO YOU REGISTER?
Teachers are advised to call over at the CALSDA office during regular working hours and fill a ‘Registration Form.’ Thereafter they could be in contact with the office, enter pupils and participate in CALSDA activities regularly as all notices and relevant documents regarding office activities and examinations are sent to registered teachers.
WHEN ARE EXAMINATIONS HELD?
Practical Examinations
Practical examinations are held throughout the year. The first session is from January to August and the official closing date is the last Friday in February. The second session is from September to December and the official closing date is the first Friday in August.
Teachers may also select the date / month / period of their students’ examinations and enter them six (6) weeks prior to the requested date of the examination. A suitable date may be arranged in consultation with the office staff depending on availability.
Theory Examinations
Written examinations are held twice a year – on Saturday 28th May 2016 (the official closing date of entries is Friday 26th February 2016) and on Saturday 22nd October 2016 (the official closing date of entries is Friday 5th August 2016).
IS IT PERMITTED FOR A CANDIDATE TO ENTER FOR MORE THAN ONE EXAMINATION WITHIN A YEAR?
A candidate may enter for more than one examination. The relevant forms have to be duly filled and handed over to the office with proof of payment six weeks prior to the requested date of examination.
IF A CANDIDATE ENTERS BUT DOES NOT SIT THE EXAMINATION, ARE THE FEES REFUNDABLE?
Examination Entry Fees are not refundable. Monies paid in respect of a particular candidate will not be refunded, nor will the substitution of one candidate for another be permitted under any circumstances.
HOW CAN ENTRY FORMS BE OBTAINED?
Entry forms could be collected from the office during working hours between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. The relevant Entry Form for each Subject should be used and each form should be used for one grade only.
ARE THERE AGE LIMITS FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE SITTING FOR EXAMINATIONS?
There are no age limits for candidates sitting examinations. However to be considered for a Prize you have to be within a certain age limit. (Details of age limits are given in the Information Book and Website.)
Ages for Prizes will be considered as at 1st January of the current year (2016)
| Introductory | Under 06 | Grade VI | Under 17 |
| Junior Preparatory | Under 08 | Grade VII | Under 18 |
| Preparatory | Under 09 | Grade VIII | Under 19 |
| Grade I | Under 10 | Grade IX | Under 20 |
| Medial Grade | Under 11 | Grade X | Under 21 |
| Grade II | Under 12 | Grade XI | Under 23 |
| Grade III | Under 13 | Grade XII | Under 25 |
| Grade IV | Under 15 | Primary | Under 11 |
| Grade V | Under 16 | Junior | Under 13 |
CAN THE EXAMINATION ENTRY FEES BE HANDED OVER AT THE CALSDA OFFICE?
Examination Entry Fees should be paid into Account No. 1220000192 at the COMMERCIAL BANK Narahenpita OR at any Branch of the Commercial Bank. (Please do not deposit Cheques). Entry fee Payments will not be accepted at the CALSDA office from 2016. Only names of candidates filled on the Official Entry forms available in the CALSDA office will be accepted. Entries sent otherwise (e.g. back of credit slips etc.) will NOT be accepted.