About 1,800 pupils will be taking A-level and GCSE exams from next week.
Exam season starts on Tuesday, May 3, and lasts till June 27.
It’s the first time students have sat IGCSEs in large numbers as the island stays with an A* to G graded qualification system rather than adopt the new 1-9 grading system used in England.
Education Minister Tim Crookall said: ‘Students have worked hard ahead of these exams and I wish them all the very best in the weeks ahead. I hope their application pays dividends, opening up opportunities for their continued journey through learning and life.
‘For our secondary schools, exam time is extremely busy and demanding and it is important to recognise all that staff are doing to ensure our students are successful.
‘For example, because exam timetables are set by UK bodies, students continue to sit them during TT, when our schools are closed, and this can cause logistical issues, especially for schools on or near the TT course. Schools are also holding additional revision classes after school.’
The Minister said: ‘Having a well-qualified and highly skilled workforce is vital to the continued economic success of the island.
‘These exams pave the way for young people to be successful contributors to our economy.’
Students receive their results on Thursday, August 18, for A-levels and Thursday, August 25, for GCSEs.
