On 19 March 2020, the Minister of Education, Peter Weir MLA, announced that the Summer 2020 examination series would be cancelled to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and that grades would be based on a range of evidence and data, including prior attainment and centre estimated grades.
This unprecedented change to examinations has required us to adapt the way grades will be awarded. Following consultation by the Department of Education with representatives of the teaching profession, CCEA has received instruction from the Minister of Education about how to proceed.
We appreciate that the announcement to cancel exams this summer will have been unsettling for students, teachers and parents. We thank you all for your patience as we address the complex issues.
The Student, Teacher and Parent Information which has been released can be viewed below.
