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12 June 2013

​ Booking the August 2013 ORE Part 1

Please note that there are still positions available on the August 2013 ORE Part 1, therefore bookings will remain open from 9:30-16:00 (UK time) Monday-Friday until the August 2013 Part 1 ORE (to be held on 6, 7, 8, and 9 August 2013) is fully booked.
 
Candidates will either sit the Part 1 examination on 6 and 7, or 8 and 9 August 2013 – candidates are allocated places randomly.
 
Bookings must be made through eGDC: https://www.egdc-uk.org/ . Please contact the Exams Team if you have any questions on  020 7009 2780 or examinations@gdc-uk.org

25-28 July 2013 ORE Booking

On Thursday 30 May 2013, we opened the July 2013 ORE Part 2 on the new eGDC system. We can confirm that all of the places for the July ORE Part 2 have been filled.

 
We have been informed that a number of candidates attempting to book had their screen freeze. We are attempting to address this issue, however, there are a number of factors that are outside of our control, for example, the browser, internet connection and speed, and how often the screen has been refreshed – all these can impact the site and servers. There was also a delay in confirmation of payment emails being issued; this was due to an internal IT issue that has been resolved and we apologise for the inconvenience caused by this.
 

Please note that despite the following message being emailed to all Part 2 candidates on the waiting list, and placed on the ORE Latest Information Page there were still two candidates who booked a position that they did not pay for, and several candidates who had more than one person logged into their eGDC account. Please do NOT do this.  In addition, there were priority candidates who had initially requested a position, and subsequently withdrew after we had opened the examination. We are doing everything we can to make the booking process effective and fair and to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to book the examination, however these actions can disrupt the booking process and mean that all available places cannot immediately be booked.

 

Please read the following very carefully:

 

·           DO NOT have more than one person logged into your eGDC account. You should not share your account details. We are able to monitor eGDC account activity and if we see that you have more than one person logged into your eGDC account and you manage to successfully book a position we will cancel the booking and release the position again.

 
·           DO NOT attempt to book a place if you do not intend to make payment. This will prevent other candidates who actually want a place from booking the position and it causes disruption to the system.
 
·           If you are found to be ‘testing the system’ with no intention of sitting the examination or making payment, you will be prevented from booking the next available examination.
 
·           Do not log into eGDC at this time if you do not want to sit the examination.
 

·           If you have a priority position reserved and subsequently do not wish to sit the particular exam date reserved, please inform us as early as possible so that the place can be booked by a candidate who wishes to sit the exam.
 

We will be opening the July ORE Part 2 cancelled/withdrawn places on Thursday, 20 June 2013 at 2.30pm.

 

9 May 2013: Important changes to our online services

​Please be advised that the GDC has upgraded its websites and the online facilities we offer to candidates and registrants. The website ‘ePay’ will no longer exist and it has been replaced by our new eGDC website. Booking and paying for exams online will now be completed through the new eGDC website at www.egdc-uk.org.

As well as booking and paying for exams online, additional benefits of the new eGDC website is the ability to update your contact details, such as your phone number and address, rather than having to contact the GDC.

Next steps: Set up your new eGDC account and security details.  We recommend completing this process as soon as possible. 

Please note that you will need to do this in advance of any exam opening dates to ensure you have the best possible chance of booking an exam place in the future.

To do this go to the new eGDC website at www.egdc-uk.org.

If you already have an existing ePay account

  • enter your email address and password (used in ePay)
  • Click Log in;
  • Follow the onscreen instructions to setup your new security details; and
  • Once successfully completed, you will reach the eGDC home page. 
NOTE: If you have forgotten both your password and security details for ePay or your eGDC account you will need to create a new eGDC account by following the instructions below.
 
If you do not have an ePay account
  • Click ‘sign up’ to eGDC
  • Click ‘I am applying to be registered with GDC’
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your security details; and
  • Once successfully completed, you will reach the eGDC home page.

 Please review your Personal Details are up to date and amend these as required.

To login again in the future you will simply require your email, password and memorable word - it is important that you remember this information.

Do not disclose your eGDC security details with any third party as they will have access to your personal information.

Please note that your session will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity and you will be logged out automatically.
 
If you have any questions, please send an email to examinations@gdc-uk.org or call the Examinations Team on Tel: +44(0)20 7009 2780.
18 April 2013

New applications to sit the ORE

Due to an influx of applications, please note that we cannot guarantee that any new applications to sit the ORE received after Monday 29 April 2013 will be processed prior to the August 2013 Part 1 ORE opening for booking. Please ensure that any application to sit the ORE is complete, as per the application requirements – otherwise the application will be returned to you.

Booking the July 2013 ORE Part 2

On Thursday 30 May 2013 at 14.30 we plan to open the July 2013 Part 2 ORE (to be held on 25, 26, 27 and 28 July 2013).

Cheque bookings are only available to candidates being sponsored by a refugee council or charity. Please call the Exams Team ahead of an exam opening for booking to check the booking procedure if this applies to you. Tel: +44(0)20 7009 2780.

Please read the following very carefully:

DO NOT attempt to book a place if you do not intend to make payment. This will prevent other candidates who actually want a place from booking the position and it causes disruption to the system.

If you are found to be ‘testing the system’ with no intention of sitting the examination or making payment, you will be prevented from booking the next available examination.

Booking the August 2013 ORE Part 1

On Monday 10 June 2013 at 14.30 we plan to open the August 2013 Part 1 ORE (to be held on 6, 7, 8 and 9 August 2013). Please note that candidates will either sit the Part 1 examination on 6 and 7, or 8 and 9 August 2013 – candidates are allocated places randomly.

Cheque bookings are only available to candidates being sponsored by a refugee council or charity. Please call the Exams Team ahead of an exam opening for booking to check the booking procedure if this applies to you. Tel: +44(0)20 7009 2780.

Please read the following very carefully:

DO NOT attempt to book a place if you do not intend to make payment. This will prevent other candidates who actually want a place from booking the position and it causes disruption to the system.

If you are found to be ‘testing the system’ with no intention of sitting the examination or making payment, you will be prevented from booking the next available examination.

3 April 2012
The procedure for candidates approaching their five year expiry date is available to download on the Booking your exam page.
 
01 February 2013

​ Results / Feedback provided to ORE Part 2 candidates

From January 2013, the way the ORE Part 2 results and feedback is released to candidates will change. All candidates will be advised of their results (whether they passed or failed the ORE Part 2) within 20 working days of sitting the ORE Part 2. Candidates who are unsuccessful in the ORE Part 2 will be provided with feedback within 30 working days of sitting the ORE Part 2.

7 November 2012

Confirmed ORE Part 1 and Part 2 examination dates:

Part 1 examination confirmed dates for 2013:
16, 17, 18 and 19 April 2013 (candidates will either sit the Part 1 examination on 16 and 17, or 18 and 19 April 2013 – candidates are allocated places randomly)

6, 7, 8 and 9 August 2013. (candidates will either sit the Part 1 examination on 6 and 7, or 8 and 9 August 2013 – candidates are allocated places randomly)

Part 2 examination confirmed dates for 2013:

31 January - 3 February
11 - 14 April
9 - 12 May
25 - 28 July
26 - 29 September
7 - 10 November
5 - 8 December

All Part 1 and Part 2 exams will open for booking eight to ten weeks prior to the exam taking place. Information about how and when to book the exam will be released on this page approximately 2 days prior to the exams opening for booking. Please ensure you check this page regularly for updates and relevant information.

9 July 2012

​We understand that a number of ORE candidates have received threatening or strongly worded correspondence from an ORE Facebook site purporting to be from GDC staff. Please note, the GDC does not use social media sites to correspond with candidates. Legitimate correspondence regarding any exam related matter would be sent from the email address of a member of the Exams Team or by letter on GDC headed paper.

Priority Bookings

If you sat your first attempt at Part 1 in September 2007, January 2008 or March 2008 and have not been invited for priority booking by the Exams Team it is important that you contact the Exams Team urgently.

We are currently replying to those candidates who have already responded. We appreciate your patience whilst we work through your emails.

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