The NCTJ is a professional awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA (Northern Ireland). We adhere to the statutory regulations of external qualifications set by these organisations and comply with a range of criteria to ensure our qualifications are valid, fair, consistent and transparent.
The documents published in this section relate to the quality assurance processes and procedures required to deliver NCTJ qualifications to a professional standard.
Results service information
The NCTJ aims to issue confirmed results to approved exam centres within four weeks of scheduled exams. This allows time for marking and moderation to take place. Approved exam centres are provided with a schedule of exams and result dates for each academic year. Results may take up to six weeks if further moderation is required, or due to public holidays etc.
Candidates not studying on an accredited course or at an approved exam centre will only be eligible to sit NCTJ exams on national exam dates. The appropriate results date for these exams will be provided in the reporting instructions issued to candidates who apply through the NCTJ.
Read our policies below:
Adverse Weather Conditions and Periods of Disruption Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedures
Invigilation and Chaperoning Policy
Complaints Policy and Procedure
Customer Service Monitoring Arrangements
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
Malpractice and Maladministration Policy and Procedures
Malpractice and Maladministration Guidance for Centres
Report of Suspected Malpractice form
Sanctions Policy and Procedures
Pricing, fees and invoicing policy
Welsh medium qualifications policy
Withdrawal of qualifications plan
Table of potential conflict of interest scenarios
Reasonable adjustments and special considerations
The NCTJ welcomes and is sensitive to candidates with particular needs, and encourages them to take NCTJ qualifications and end-point assessments. The needs of candidates are addressed on a case-by-case basis. Our reasonable adjustments and special considerations policy outlines our arrangements for making reasonable adjustments and special considerations in relation to our qualifications and end-point assessments; and how candidates qualify and apply for reasonable adjustments and special considerations.
To request either a reasonable adjustment or a special consideration in relation to an NCTJ qualification or end-point assessment, please complete the relevant request form below and return to Nikki Akinola, senior diversity and inclusion co-ordinator.
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration Policy
Reasonable Adjustment Request Form
Special Consideration-Deferral Request Form
Exemptions, equivalences and recognition of prior learning: policy statement
The NCTJ does not accept exemptions, equivalences or recognised prior learning for any part of our qualifications. This is to ensure vocational and employer requirements are met, to ensure assessments are fair across all candidates, to maintain the integrity of NCTJ qualifications, and to uphold the industry standard in relation to current journalism practice.
