AES Frequently Asked Questions by https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum en-us 2019-01-10 15:10:31 UTC 2025-11-02 02:47:57 UTC hello@padlet.com What do I need to do if I don't want to take the 2nd attempt exams? https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275159 2019-01-10 15:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275159 What if I fail the Reading part but pass the Writing? https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275443 2019-01-10 15:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275443 When will I take the Seminar Exam? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275570 The Seminar Exam happens one week after the Listening exam. Your teacher will give you the topics for discussion immediately after the listening exam and you will have one week to prepare for all of the topics. ]]> 2019-01-10 15:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275570 What happens if I fail an exam? https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275583 You will have two opportunities to take the AES Reading and Writing, Listening, and Seminar Exams.

If you fail both times, you will then enter the official re-sit procedure, which will happen in the term after you take the 2nd attempt (term '4'). For example, if you started in September and fail the March and June exams, you would need to return in August to sit them again. ]]> 2019-01-10 15:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275583 If I decide to take the 2nd attempt exam of the Reading and Writing, do I have to do both parts? https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275624 2019-01-10 15:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275624 When will I take the Reading and Writing Exam? https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275941 The first R/W exam will be during the final weeks of the second term of study. 
There will be a 2nd attempt opportunity at the end of the final term.


]]> 2019-01-10 15:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319275941 When will I take the Listening Exam? https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319276200 The Listening exam will take place near the end of the second term of study. 
There will be a 2nd attempt opportunity at the end of the final term. ]]> 2019-01-10 15:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/319276200 I have received an email about taking the 2nd attempt exam. I don't want to take it now. What should I do? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854088 You should send an email to Jessica - jdriver@studygroup.com and let her know about your situation]]> 2019-05-23 09:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854088 What do I need to score on AES to go to university? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854177 This depends on which university you will be applying to. You should discuss with your AES teacher / Programme Manager to ensure that you are on track for what you need. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854177 My university offer says I need to get an overall % in ALL subjects. Does this % include my AES results? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854245 The overall % that universities require is combined based on your subject modules NOT including AES. 
AES is reported separately. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854245 My university offer doesn't include AES. It says I must get IELTS results. What does this mean? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854329 Some universities have agreed to accept AES results as proof of English language ability. They often require 60% overall. This is different for different universities. 
However, some universities require IELTS as proof of English Language ability. This means that you need to pass your AES course and also ensure that you have the required IELTS results. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854329 My university offer doesn't include AES. Can I drop the subject? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854385 AES is a compulsory subject to study in order to complete the Foundation programme. It is worth 30 credits. 
On AES, you gain many valuable skills to help you in your future studies. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854385 What is the late submission policy for AES coursework? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854483 The policy is the same for each module. You have 48 hours after the deadline to submit with no penalty. Between 48-72 hours late, you will get a 10% deduction from your mark. Anything submitted after 72 hours from the deadline will receive a zero. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854483 What happens if I don't submit a piece of coursework on AES? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854674 If you do not submit a piece of coursework, you will recieve a zero mark for that work and also you will be failing AES. Failing AES means that you will have failed all of the Foundation programme. You will need to discuss with your teacher and the Head of AES to make sure that you get this in. 
You may be allowed to submit again, but there will be a cap on the grades and you will need to have this agreed by the Head of AES. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854674 I have missed a deadline for my coursework due to being ill. What should I do? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854939 You must contact your teacher and the Head of AES. You also must ensure that your absence has been authorised. They will discuss with you what to do next. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362854939 How is AES different from other subjects? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362855188 AES is different in that it is one long module, that you study throughout the year. Your marks consist of coursework and exams. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362855188 Do I need to attend lessons for mock exams? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362855254  The mock exams are not assessed as part of your summative score for the course. However, missing the mocks will put you at a disadvantage as you will be missing a great opportunity to check your progress and work out where you need to improve. These marks will help you and your teachers to assist you to continue to gain skills and work out your strengths and weaknesses. 

]]> 2019-05-23 09:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362855254 Why aren't there any exams in first term of AES? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362855338 AES is organised differently from the other modules. It is one single long module that covers the whole of your time studying at Bellerbys. Your exams will take place at different times depending on where you are in the overall study period. ]]> 2019-05-23 09:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362855338 Which exam results will go on my final transcript? jdriver4 https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362899090 2019-05-23 12:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jdriver4/hsk7z010gzum/wish/362899090