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invigilator

[in-vij-uh-layt-er] / ɪnˈvɪdʒ əˌleɪt ər /


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A stern notice from the chief invigilator outlines the rules and warns of Fifa disqualifying candidates.

From BBC Dec. 17, 2024

"There were definitely some challenges and some exams were harder than the others, but it was nice to hear the invigilator say 'pens down'," she says.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2023

The teenager's team manager had to train to be an invigilator in order for Sam to be able to sit his exam abroad and still compete.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2023

It is encouraging schools to use social media, parent newsletters and an invigilator vacancy and recruitment map to fill gaps.

From BBC May 15, 2022

And the Reverend Peters was the invigilator and he sat at a desk while I did the exam and he read a book called The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and ate a sandwich.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

"The roots of trust lie in two places: the teachers who set the question papers and the invigilators who supervise candidates. If either is compromised, the system is vulnerable," he told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Some have had to hire external exam halls because their own buildings have reached capacity, while others are hiring more invigilators to monitor exams - all of which comes at an extra cost.

From BBC Nov. 7, 2024

As more students sit in-person A-levels and GCSEs for the first time since exams were cancelled due to the pandemic, there are concerns about a shortage of invigilators.

From BBC May 16, 2022

Head teachers are warning of disruption in this summer's school exams amid a shortage of invigilators, fuelled by fears of catching Covid.

From BBC May 15, 2022

But fewer invigilators are returning to oversee them because they are worried about Covid or have moved on to other work, unions say.

From BBC May 15, 2022




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