Exams in Afghanistan

Hi sir,
I hope you are safe and sound.

My email to ACCA :

Hello!

I am an ACCA student from Afghanistan.
Will ACCA resume its operations in Afghanistan after the end of Sep Session? If not, I have to move to another country to complete my ACCA Journey. Can you please tell me whether or not ACCA will allow us to take exams in Dec Session? or has ACCA thoroughly stopped it’s Services in Afghanistan?

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Their reply :

Hello Muhammadullah,

Thanks for contacting us.

I hope you are safe and well during these unprecedented times we are currently facing.

We have assessed the currently situation in Afghanistan and although we still do not deem it safe to host exams in exams centres for our coming December 2021 session I can confirm that we are providing a remote option for students in your location.

I have enabled the option for you to book the ‘at home’ based option through your exam planner, this should be available for you to book in 24/48 hours.

For you to choose to sit exam(s) by remote invigilation, we’ve had to cancel all existing centre-based exams in your planner. This then gives you the opportunity to choose to rebook to sit by remote invigilation.

If you choose not to sit a remotely invigilated exam, the exam credit will remain in your myACCA to be used at a later date.

If you would like to continue with a remotely invigilated exam, please follow the instructions below:
Log in to myACCA
On the left select My qualification (if using a mobile device select Menu from the top left corner).
Under Exams click on the red Book an exam button.
The exam entry planner should now open, click Add an exam.
On the following page you will see session dates, in the bar above exam session choices, underneath Availability, you’ll have 2 options: Choose location and At Home. Please select At Home.
The next available exam session will be automatically set. Select an exam variant, if applicable, by selecting it from the Choose a version menu
Click Add to your Plan.
If you’ve chosen a session remote invigilation exam, you’ll now be required to Confirm Availability which can be found to the right of your exam plan.
You will be asked to confirm the Terms and conditions for the remote exam. Please ensure that you read them carefully and agree to them. Here you will also be asked about facial recognition. Please tick an option and proceed to the next page.
You’ll be able to select a preferred timeslot for your exam within a specific timeslot window based on your location. Timeslots are subject to availability and depending on your location you may be presented with one or more timezone windows. Timeslot windows are represented by F1, F2, F3 and F4. Options during the booking process. These timeslots represent the following windows:
F1 = 2:00 to 5:45 BST (1:00 to 4:45 GMT)
F2 = 6:00 to 10:15 BST (5:00 to 9:15 GMT)
F3 = 10:30 to 14:45 BST (9:30 to 13:45 GMT)
F4 =15:00 to 18:15 BST (14:00 to 17:15 GMT)
Please click on your preferred time slot; the time you choose is not guaranteed.
You’ll then be asked to read further Terms and conditions. Please read them carefully and agree to them.
Please click Next after checking you’ve selected the correct exam to be booked.
You’ll then be taken to Confirm Availability to book your exam slot. The times listed will be what available time slots are remaining. It’s important to note that the later you chose to book the less desirable time slots will be the ones available.
Once you’ve selected your time slot you’ll be asked to confirm your booking.
Please continue through the planner until you have selected Finish and your exam is booked.
Within 48 hours, you’ll receive an email confirming your exam entry.

Important system checks
In the location that you plan to sit your exam(s) you must run the Pearson VUE system check. Details are outlined in the Pearson VUE website The system will check both the computer and the internet connection and we need to ensure there are no firewalls that could impact your connection. Please also review the OnVUE Technical requirements, accessed under Additional Requirements and be aware that you will need to share this with the appropriate IT Department when using a work/shared laptop or computer. Please note that Windows 8 is not compatible with our exam software.View minimum requirements.

The two most frequent causes of technical issues with online proctored exams are testing on
a work computer
an unreliable internet connection. Firewalls or security settings from work computers may restrict the software from operating properly. Unreliable internet connections (wireless network, VPN, mobile hotspot) may lead to being disconnected.
Please contact Pearson VUE if you have any issues with your system test. ACCA Connect cannot assist with any system test technical issues.

Additional useful resources
Study resources and syllabus guides
Covid 19 exam information

If you would like to enter for our December session please find the standard and late entry dates below:

Standard exam entry deadline
1 November 2021

Late exam entry deadline
8 November 2021

May I wish you every success with your future exams and studies.

If you need any further help, please contact us again.

Thanks,

Carly
ACCA
Connect

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