Examination Appeals Procedure for Blue Badge (Level 4), Green Badge (Level 3) and Language Tests

Candidates at Level 4 and Level 3 in the first instance are encouraged to consult their Programme Director. If, however, a candidate wishes to make a formal appeal, the procedure to follow is set out in the Institute's bye laws.

It is a candidate's responsibility to read and understand the Appeals Procedure and in particular to be aware that any consideration relating to the assessment which takes place as a consequence of an appeal may lead to an adjustment of the original decision relating to the award in a way which is more, or less, favourable to a candidate.

Payment of the £35.00 administration fee must accompany any appeal.

1.1 The Appeals Procedure is concerned solely with the result of the candidate's examination/test.
The bye laws prescribe the only acceptable grounds of appeal as:

1. that the examination/test had not been in accordance with the Institute Examinations Procedure Regulations such that the result might have been affected;
2. that the candidate believed that his/her performance in the examination/test had been materially impaired by ill health or other circumstances which the candidate had been unable, for valid reasons, to divulge to the Operations Manager/Chair of Language Committee or to an examiner on the day of the examination;
3. that the candidate had reason to believe that one or more of the examiners was prejudiced or biased.

• The Chair : from the Qualifications Board.
• One Member : from Qualifications Board or Examination Committee or Accreditation Committee or a Trustee.
• One Member : an academic or an independent.