Getting your results

Year 13 Information SessionApril 2010

Release of results

July 6th 18.45 GMT results released online http://results.ibo.org

PIN Codes - previously given to the students

candidate must enter their alphanumeric personal code and their PIN. The personal code (for example, cbh768) is case sensitive but the PIN (for example, TH34MPC4) is not case sensitive. If a candidate enters the wrong personal code and/or PIN, then attempts to access the site they will be blocked after five attempts.

If PIN lost contact clarkin@renaissance.edu.hk or glam@renaissance.edu.hk by email

Release of ResultsCodes should be kept confidential and NOT given to universities to access confirmation of your results.

If universities require confirmation of results, form B2 should be completed or Ms Lam can fax a stamped copy of the results. No other administrative staff at the school should perform this function.

The IBO will only deal with the IB Coordinator. They will not discuss any aspect of results with students, parents, other teachers.

Interpretation of Results

Diploma awarded

Bilingual Diploma awarded

P = Pending grade - grade will be issued as soon as possible

N = no grade awarded - absent for an exam, breach of regulations

Diploma not awarded - refer to requirement codes

Can I get a subject re-marked?

‘Enquiry upon results’ service, can take up to 6 weeks

re-mark of externally assessed work - must be requested by September 15th by the IB Coordinator

work re-marked by a senior examiner

grade can go UP or DOWN

only recommended if the grade achieved is not in line with PG

fee is: 700 HKD approx

Can I re-take a subject?

candidates can do a 6 month re-take

sit the exam in November ’10

do not have to re-submit IA

usually would not attend classes

fee is: approx 1000 HKD + invigilator fee + DHL fee

MUST register by July 29th - the IB WILL NOT accept any registration for re-take after that date even if a re-mark is pending - contact Ms Larkin

B2 Results Service

IB will forward results to universities/colleges

submit form B2 to Ms Lam by April 16th - deadline

universities in North America - April 16th - deadline

sometimes the universities/colleges say they did not receive notification - ALWAYS check with the university/college after results are released

Ms Lam has already sent you form B2 - see her for a copy before the deadline

When do the Diplomas/Certificates

arrive?

Diplomas & Certificates should arrive in HK in late August or early September

documents can be posted or collected in person

contact Ms Larkin in late August to specify how you would like them to be collected

THE TIME THAT IS LEFT REVISION

one week study leave from April 26th - May 3rd

use the time that is left wisely - time spent well now can have a positive impact on results

systematic revision - practising past papers

The EXAMINATIONSmust arrive 30 mins before the start of each exam

morning exams - 9 am, afternoon exams - 1.00

if candidates are more than 30 mins late they CANNOT enter the exam hall

students have been given an individual examination timetable

Typhoon or rain warnings look at the school website - don’t stay away from an exam without checking make no assumptions. If unsure email Ms Larkin.

IMPORTANT DATES

Graduation in PAC Friday May 28th

Graduation Practice Friday 28th at 11am

Graduation dinner for students June 5th