Examinations
Exam session lifecycle
Creating exam sessions, scheduling papers, invigilation, marking, moderation, and publishing results.
Examinations guide for day and boarding schools.
Last updated July 24, 2026
Examination management is organized around sessions (for example Term 1 Finals) that contain scheduled papers per class and subject. An Examination committee governs paper setting, moderation, seating, and result publication. Subject teachers act as setters, markers, and invigilators; class teachers use the Class Exams hub for review and optional sign-off.
Setup vs day-of
| Phase | What happens | Primary screens |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Committee, venues, session, papers, setters, seating, schedule publishDate | /exam-setup, /exam-venues, /exam-schedule, /exam-papers |
| Exam day | Hall tickets, roll call, absentees, irregularities, accommodations | /exam-day, /exam-day/[paperId] |
| After exams | Marking, freeze, class-teacher sign-off, publish/revoke results, revaluation | Marking tasks, session detail, /exam-revaluation |
Three-party model
- Examination committee - sessions, schedule, paper publish, results publish/revoke, revaluation queue
- Subject teachers - setter tasks, paper builder, marking tasks, invigilation on exam day
- Class teachers - /my-class/exams review; optional Acknowledge results ready before publish
- Student - /my-exams schedule and hall tickets after schedule publishDate; marks after results publish
- Parent - /parent/exams?childId= for the selected child (schedule, tickets, published grade cards)
Common questions
Quick answers in plain language.
What is exam management system for schools?+
Creating exam sessions, scheduling papers, invigilation, marking, moderation, and publishing results. This is a core topic in Examinations on Schoolyi.
How do I set up exam session lifecycle in school management software?+
Follow the steps in this guide during sessions, papers, seating, and results. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.
Who manages exam session lifecycle at a typical K-12 school?+
Usually examinations and front-office staff responsible for exam management system for schools. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.
Does Schoolyi support exam cycle K-12?+
Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on exam management system for schools.
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