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REGULATIONS This syllabus issued September 2009, cancels all previous issues. All Grades from Foundation Level through to Diploma Level are fully accredited by Ofqual. An electronic entry form is the preferred method of examination entry, and a simple to use copy can be sent from the office, either by e-mail or on a CD through the post. Payment can also be made electronically. Alternatively, an examination entry form may be obtained from the New Era Academy or from a local representative. The form must be completed and sent with ONE CHEQUE covering the collective entry fee to the local representative or to the Academy. Please note if more than one cheque is submitted an appropriate sur-charge will be made by New Era. Examinations will, wherever practicable, be held at a time and centre chosen by the teacher. ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXAMINATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE NEW ERA OFFICE. The last day for receipt for electronic entries for examinations is four weeks prior to the examination date. The last day for receipt of postal entries for examinations is six weeks prior to the examination date. Thereafter late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the Examinations Director. Approved late entries will be surcharged at 20% of the original examination fee for each such learner. No entry, or changes to entries already received will be accepted less than two weeks before the examination date. A Cancellation Fee of £50.00 will be charged for Examination Sessions cancelled less than 4 weeks prior to the previously booked Examination Session date. All cancellations must be received in writing (or by e-mail to the Examinations Director). A Learner unable to attend owing to illness must send a medical certificate to the New Era Academy. No refund of the examination fee will be made but learners may attend the next available examination session of payment of 50% of the current fee. LEARNERS ABSENT FOR ANY OTHER REASON MAY ONLY ENTER AGAIN UPON PAYMENT OF THE FULL FEE, IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL FEES BE RETURNED. The name of the learner, as shown on the entry form, will be used to produce all examination reports and certificates. Names must be submitted in block text and as they are to appear on the certificates. Any errors in the certificates because the name has been incorrectly spelt or due to the entry form being illegible will only be rectified at a fee of £3.50 per certificate. (All teachers are encouraged to use the electronic version of the entry form to facilitate processing). Entries will only be accepted on the New Era Academy official entry forms. Learners for either the Associate or Licentiate Diploma must have gained the Gold Medal for the same subject at least six months prior to the Diploma examinations. These examinations, both written and practical, are held at the end of each term and exact dates can be given on application. The presentation of a wrong piece will entail disqualification. A learner may re-enter for the same grade on payment of the appropriate fee. Each learner will be notified of the date and time on which they must attend for their examination. THEY MUST ATTEND AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR SCHEDULED TIME. LEARNERS MUST BRING CLEAN COPIES OF THEIR SELECTIONS WITH THEM. A clear copy of the three selections to be performed in the Acting Diploma must be forwarded to the NEA office at the time of submitting the entry form. The examination may be ended at any time at the discretion of the examiner. THE DECISION OF THE EXAMINER IS FINAL. Information about lodging an appeal against a result is contained in our document NEA Enquiries and Appeals Policy and Procedure which is available only from the Examination Director. Initial enquiries about any appeal must be made in writing, enclosing a copy of the Examiner’s Report Form. NEA also has a Malpractice Procedure, a copy of which can be obtained from the Examinations Director. Examiners will in no case examine their own pupils. Paperwork examinations and theoretical aspects: Any reliable text book may be consulted: no particular method or system is obligatory. SPECIMEN PAPERS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION, ON RECEIPT OF £5 FOR EACH PAPER AND A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE. A learner who enters for more than one grade in one subject must be examined in the lower grade first. If the learner fails to pass the lower grade examination then both the fee and the right to enter for the higher grade examination are automatically withdrawn. Those learners who have gained the Diploma of Associate or Licentiate of the New Era Academy are entitled to append the letters “A.N.E.A.” OR “L.N.E.A.” to their names. When a learner’s examination fee is received by the Academy, such a learner’s examination immediately becomes controlled by these regulations. An examiner may discuss any aspect of theory dealt with in previous grades. Costume, make up and props are not necessary in any of our Examinations, but, for acting, learners may wear:
Learners may use hand props such as:
The use of visual aids in a presentation for an examination such as Public Speaking or Interview Technique is perfectly acceptable. It is important that these aids enhance rather than detract from the talk. The Academy reserves the right to issue medals in other than precious metals. The Academy reserves the right to change the design of the Certificates it issues. Learners with Special Needs. The Academy welcomes these learners to the examinations. Teachers must inform the office at the time of entry and should telephone to discuss any particular requirements. A copy of both NEA’s Disability and Special Needs Policy and NEA’s Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy and Procedures are available from the Examinations Director. New Era also provide examinations in Communication for learners with specific disabilities, special needs or other disadvantages, which are tailored to the learner’s particular abilities. NEA can arrange for examinations to be taken in both Welsh and Gaelic in certain circumstances. This must be discussed and arranged with the Examinations Director prior to entry. NEA can arrange for examinations to be held in approved centres outside the UK. Please contact the Examinations Director to discuss and arrange such a session. NEA seeks to comply with the requirements of the current UK Data Protection Act. For a copy of NEA’s Data Requirements Statement please contact the Examinations Director. NEA seeks to comply with the requirements of the current UK Health and Safety legislation. For a copy of NEA’s Health and Safety Policy please contact the Examinations Director. NEA seeks to comply with the requirements of the current UK Child Protection Legislation. For a copy of NEA’s Child Protection Policy please contact the Examinations Director. NEA seeks to comply with the requirements of the current UK Equality of Opportunity legislation. For a copy of NEA’s Equal Opportunities Policy please contact the Examinations Director. Details of NEA’s Assessment Criteria, Marking Standards, Learning Objectives and use of Key Skills are all clearly set out in the syllabus. Any queries regarding the actual selections should be referred to the Examinations Director. |
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