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REGULATIONS Issued March 2008, this version supersedes all previous issues. 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. 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 of entries for all examinations is six weeks prior to the examination date. Thereafter late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the Examinations Director. 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). Approved late entries will be surcharged at 20% of the original examination fee for each such candidate. No entry, or changes to entries already received will be accepted less than two weeks before the examination date. A Candidate 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 candidates may attend the next available examination session of payment of 50% of the current fee. CANDIDATES 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 candidate, 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 certificated (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. Candidates 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 candidate may re-enter for the same grade on payment of the appropriate fee. Each candidate 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. CANDIDATES MUST BRING COPIES OF THEIR SELECTIONS WITH THEM. A clear copy of the three selections to be performed in the Acting Diploma must be forwarded 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 New Era Academy Appeal Procedure which is available only from the Examination Director. Initial enquiries about any appeal must be made in writing, enclosing the original Examiner’s Report Form. Examiners will in no case examine their own pupils. Paper-work 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 PAYMENT OF £5 FOR EACH PAPER, AND A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE. A candidate who enters for more than one grade in one subject, must be examined in the lower grade first. If the candidate 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 candidates 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 candidate’s examination fee is received by the Academy, such a candidate’s examination immediately becomes controlled by these regulations. An examiner may discuss any aspect of theory dealt with in previous grades. 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. Candidates with Special Needs. The Academy welcomes these candidates to the examinations. Teachers must inform the office at the time of entry and should telephone to discuss any particular requirements. Any queries regarding the actual selections should be referred to the Examinations Director. |
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