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Examination rules. All GCCS examinations are conducted under supervised conditions. Your identity will be verified before the exam begins, and the session will be monitored throughout — whether on-site or online. Examination content is confidential and may not be recorded, shared, or reproduced.

Eligibility. Each GCCS qualification specifies its own eligibility requirements. These are published alongside the qualification description so you always know what is expected before you register. Your Local Certification Body will confirm your eligibility as part of the registration process.

Results and appeals. You will receive your result in writing. If you believe the examination was not conducted fairly or that an error has been made, you have the right to raise a complaint or lodge a formal appeal. The process is transparent and handled by independent reviewers.

Accessibility and inclusion is a core principle of the GCCS Standard. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, specific learning difficulty, or any other circumstance that may affect your ability to take an examination under standard conditions, you may request reasonable adjustments.

What adjustments are available? Reasonable accommodations may include additional examination time, alternative formats for examination materials, assistive technology, accessible examination venues, or separate supervised rooms. The specific adjustments available depend on the nature of your needs and the format of the qualification.

How to request. Contact your Local Certification Body before your examination date. Provide documentation that supports your request — such as a medical certificate or an educational psychologist's report. Your LCB will work with you to put appropriate arrangements in place.