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  I've done about 500 exams at my school
Updated 07 May 2003, 10.22

Lindsay has to sit exams all year round at her school in Abu Dhabi.

In her report she explains exactly what's involved.

"This is in response to those in the UK who think that the number of exams they do a year is too stressful.

More exams


At my school in Abu Dhabi, we have six AMS tests a week, three weekly exams, re-sits of failed AMS tests, end of term exams and more.

AMS tests check all that we have learned the week before.

After school

If you fail one (less than 80% in most), you have to stay after school and retake it.

If you fail it again you have to come in on a Thursday morning (same as a Saturday) to take it again until you pass.

This goes on all year and I've been doing this for five years now.

I've probably done about 500 exams, so I don't think it's fair to complain."

Lindsay, 15, Abu Dhabi


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