Be the first to comment!Possibility discussed of holding certain MCAST exams in Gozo
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The possibility of holding certain MCAST exams on the Gozo Campus, was discussed on Saturday between a delegation from the Gozo University Group, the MCAST Gozo Director, Mr. Godwin Grech, together with Deputy Principals Dr. Tatjana Chircop and Dr. Mario Cardona.
Dr. Cardona explained to GUG that not all exams are awarded the same possibility of being held on the Gozo Campus, by reason of having a different assessment system than that adopted by the University of Malta.
In a statement, GUG said that they were advised certain exams require the use of workshops and other labs and thus need to be held in that respective workshop. Dr. Cardona also explained about the system of assessment that MCAST adopts, that being of holding various assessments at regular intervals, rather than holding exams at the end of each semester.
As a result of this, certain exams might take place on a regular school day where the student might have other lessons either before or after the exam. Thus, in such a situation, the student is still required to go to the MCAST Campus in Malta to follow other lectures, the GUG said.
Despite this issue, Dr. Chircop made it clear to the GUG representatives that this opportunity to hold certain exams on the Gozo Campus where possible, is very much available to all students.
He said that students who wish to sit for their exams on the Gozo Campus are to inform their respective Institute Directors in due time in order to have the necessary arrangements organised for such exam.
Dr. Chircop went on to say that preferably, as soon as students receive their examination timetables, it is advised that they inform their Institute concerning their wish to sit for their exams in Gozo. “It is the responsibility of every student to inform their Institute at an appropriate time. This does not only apply to TCA’s but also to synoptic exams.”
Th Gozo University Group concluded by advising students that “if any issue crops up regarding this matter, do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to assist you in any way possible.”
