Policies on exam bookings

Policies on exam bookings

The Institute's examinations are governed by a number of policies and regulations. It is important that candidates familiarise themselves with these prior to sitting examinations. You can download any of the policies in PDF format by clicking on the links below.

Applications to enter the Institute's examinations constitute acceptance of the Securities & Investment Institute Examination Regulations. As a minimum, candidates should read these regulations (click on the first PDF link below) as they provide essential information on the conduct of the examination and what the Institute requires of candidates.

Exam Regulations

SII Candidate policies

1. Reasonable Adjustments policy
This policy relates to candidates with established disabilities requiring reasonable adjustments. Coverage includes: arranging extra time for dyslexic candidates, arranging individual invigilation, arranging special test papers

2. Special considerations policy
This policy relates to candidates requesting special consideration due to adverse circumstances beyond their control on the day of the test. Coverage includes: temporary illness/injury, recent bereavement

3. Test Delivery Complaints policy
This policy relates to candidates wishing to complain about the way their test was delivered. Coverage includes: delays to the appointment time, issues with test centre staff, test room environment, technical disruption

4. Assessment queries and appeals policy Computer-based and written examinations
This policy relates to queries about the validity of individual questions in a test or the grade awarded. Coverage includes: how to submit feedback, query outcomes, formal appeal

5. Inappropriate candidate behaviour policy
This policy relates to inappropriate candidate behaviour before, during and after the test. Coverage includes: SII responses to disruptive or abusive behaviour, illicit communication in the test room, divulging of test content, disqualification

6. Multiple sittings policy
This policy relates to restrictions on candidates attempting to take a test more than three times.

7. Trainers sitting examinations policy
This policy relates to the restrictions on trainers taking tests.

8. Certificate policy
This policy relates to the issuing of certificates that have not been received and duplicate certificates

9. Transfers, Withdrawals, re-sits and late entries policy
This policy provides guidelines and prices for transferring and withdrawing an examination, along with re-sit and late entry information

10. Name change policy
This policy relates to candidates who have changed or intend to change their name

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