Amidst a climate of political unrest and instability in Pakistan, the British Council has made the decision to cancel all Cambridge exams scheduled for May 11, 2023 in the country.
This announcement has sent shockwaves through the education community, as students and educators grapple with the implications of this unprecedented move.
The British Council has cancelled all Cambridge International, Pearson, University of London, ACCA, and IELTS exams scheduled across Pakistan on Thursday 11 May. This announcement comes amidst a developing uncertain situation in the country that has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of those involved in the exams.
The British Council acknowledged its duty of care towards all candidates, venue staff, and its own personnel. The decision to cancel the exams was made in order to ensure the safety of all those involved, as well as to mitigate the potential risk of any untoward incidents.
The announcement has caused concern and confusion among many candidates, who were scheduled to take their exams on Thursday. The British Council has advised candidates to check their emails or contact their school for further details about the cancellation.
The cancellation of the exams has come as a significant inconvenience to many candidates who have been preparing for their exams for several months. However, the British Council has expressed its sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused and thanked candidates for their understanding and continued support.
It has been announced that the exam scheduled for May 11 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Instead, candidates will be awarded average grades for the affected paper. This decision will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the academic plans of those affected, raising questions about how this will affect their future prospects.
However, the British Council has assured candidates that it will provide updates as soon as they become available. In the meantime, the priority remains the safety and well-being of all individuals involved, and the British Council has pledged to take all necessary steps to ensure this.
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