QCAA Modern Greek (SEE) exam-day guide
QCAA Modern Greek (SEE) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the ID document your school has told you is acceptable for external assessment. If you are unsure which forms of ID are allowed, confirm with the provider before exam day rather than assuming.
Admission or attendance slip if issued
Some schools issue a slip or timetable confirmation. Carry it if your school provides one; if you are not sure whether one is issued, confirm with the provider.
Know your exact session time and room
Write down the date, start time, room, and seat or row if known. Arrive with margin for traffic and security checks; late-arrival rules vary, so confirm with the provider if you think you may be delayed.
Approved equipment only
Bring pens and any equipment your school has confirmed as permitted for this subject. Do not bring unauthorised notes, electronic devices, or smart watches; if unsure what is allowed, confirm with the provider.
No phone or smart device on your person
Unless your school has confirmed a supervised storage arrangement, leave phones and wearables outside the exam room. Unauthorised devices can lead to a conduct investigation.
Water in a clear container
A clear bottle with no label is normally acceptable. Check your school's local rules on drinks and food if you have a medical need.
Review the Modern Greek SEE familiarisation material
Use any official familiarisation or sample material your school supplies so you know the paper's structure and instructions. Do not rely on memory of past papers alone; ask your teacher to confirm the current format.
Confirm permitted references or dictionaries
Modern Greek assessment may have specific rules on dictionaries or reference materials. Do not bring any unless your teacher or the provider has explicitly confirmed they are permitted for this paper.
Plan your written responses in Modern Greek
Practise the script, register, and text types named in the syllabus so you can produce them under time pressure. Bring your knowledge of structures and vocabulary; no notes are allowed in the room.
Check any approved adjustments
If you have approved adjustments such as extra time or a separate room, confirm the arrangements with your school before the day so they are in place when you arrive.
Sleep, food, and transport plan
Arrange a reliable way to get to the venue, eat a normal breakfast, and avoid last-minute cramming that increases anxiety.
Read the instructions on the paper carefully
Check the number of questions, the recommended time per section, and where answers must be written before you begin.
Plan the day
Confirm the date, start time, room, and ID requirements with your school. Re-read the syllabus text types and the paper structure, and do one timed practice response in Modern Greek without notes. Check you have pens and any approved equipment, and confirm whether any reference material is permitted.
Do light revision only: review vocabulary, connectives, and the conventions of the required text types. Prepare your bag with ID, pens, water, and any approved items. Set two alarms, confirm transport, and go to bed at a normal hour rather than studying late.
Eat breakfast, arrive early, and avoid discussing content with others in a way that raises anxiety. Follow supervisor instructions, place all devices away, and check the paper's front page for instructions and timing before writing.
Read all instructions and allocate time by section. Plan each extended response briefly, write in Modern Greek using appropriate script and register, and watch the clock so you leave time to check spelling, accents, agreement, and that every question has been attempted. If you finish early, review rather than leave.
Rules to check
Follow all supervisor directions and sit only in your allocated place; do not communicate with other candidates once the session begins.
Bring and display the identification your school requires; if you are unsure what is accepted, confirm with the provider before the day.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or unauthorised notes into the room. If you are unsure whether an item is permitted, ask your teacher or confirm with the provider.
Do not bring dictionaries or reference materials unless your school or the provider has explicitly confirmed they are allowed for this paper.
If you need to leave the room for a break or medical reason, raise your hand and wait for a supervisor; do not simply get up.
If you believe there is an error or ambiguity in the paper, tell a supervisor rather than guessing silently; follow their guidance on how to proceed.
Academic integrity applies throughout: do not attempt to access unauthorised material or communicate answers, and be aware that breaches can lead to a conduct investigation and penalties.
Scoring and marking are handled by the assessment authority, not by your school; if you have questions about how responses are marked, ask your teacher or confirm with the provider.