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Exam Leave Application

A formal application form for students to request leave during exam periods, documenting the reasons, impact on studies, and conditions of approval.

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Greenwood International School

EXAM LEAVE APPLICATION

Student: Emma Thompson
Year Group: Year 10
Parent/Guardian: James Thompson
Date: 2026-09-01

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LEAVE DATES

Start Date: 2026-09-01
End Date: 2026-09-01
Exams Potentially Missed: [exams_missed]

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REASON FOR LEAVE

Please provide the reason for this leave request:

□ Medical appointment (details: _______________)
□ Family emergency
□ Religious observance
□ Pre-booked family commitment
□ Other: _______________

Detailed explanation:

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IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Exams affected: [exams_missed]

If this leave is approved, the student will:
• Miss revision time for [Subjects]
• Need to catch up on [Work]
• Be responsible for completing [Tasks] before departure

The student accepts that:
• No special arrangements will be made for missed exams
• Any grade impact is the student's responsibility
• Catch-up work must be completed on return

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

If approved, the following conditions apply:

1. All assigned work must be completed before departure
2. The student must attend all exams falling within the leave period
3. A catch-up plan must be agreed with subject teachers
4. The student must sit any missed exams on resit dates (if available)
5. Attendance upon return will be monitored

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DECISION

□ Approved  □ Approved with conditions  □ Not approved

Comments: _______________

Head of Year: [Head of Year Name]    Date: _________

Parent Signature: _________________    Date: _________

Student Signature: ________________    Date: _________

Greenwood International School

About This Template

An application form for planned absence during exams with dates, reasons and staff approval, documented before the leave is granted.

Everything runs in your browser — your school details are sent only when you choose Send. Export the finished document as an A4 or Letter PDF.

Topics this template covers: exam leave · leave application · absence request · exam absence

How to Use This Template

Enter Leave Start Date and Leave End Date, then list Exams Potentially Missed with dates and papers — this is what the decision hinges on. Complete Reason for Leave and Impact Assessment (catch-up work, access arrangements).

State Conditions of Approval in advance (work submitted before departure, remote check-ins) and record the DECISION with Head of Year Name and date. Submit at least four weeks before the leave; late applications are refused for good reason, and the form documents both the request and the outcome.

When to Use This Template

First unexplained absence

Send the initial follow-up the day after an absence is recorded, asking for a reason and setting a reply deadline while the details are still fresh.

Patterns of repeated absence

When absences repeat, escalate with the same template: include the attendance percentage against the policy threshold and the support being offered.

Logging calls and meetings

Record every contact attempt — phone calls, letters and meetings — with dates and outcomes so the attendance file shows a complete, dated trail if the case escalates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I customise this template for my school?
Fill in each field with your school's specific information. The template has pre-defined sections that you can complete in any order. Your changes appear in the live preview on the right side of the screen.
Can I use this template for multiple students or classes?
Yes. Fill in the template once for each student or class, then download the PDF each time. You can keep the browser tab open and simply change the fields for different recipients.
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What should the first absence letter say?
State the dates of absence, the school's attendance expectation, and a clear deadline for the family to respond with a reason. Offer a phone call or meeting, keep the tone supportive, and reference the attendance policy so the message matches other school correspondence.

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