Diploma of the Academy

The Academy's Diploma examination is held on the last day of each course. It is a three-hour examination.

 

Although largely based on the subjects covered in the course, the exam requires an advanced knowledge of the field. Only those participants who demonstrate the highest competence in the subject are awarded the Diploma, exceptionally cum laude.

Some sample copies of examination questions from previous years are available here .

All exams must be answered on a portable computer. Candidates cannot use internet and cannot refer to information stored on their computer or on other devices.

Candidates may write in English or French. No books or other materials (except language dictionaries) can be taken into the exam room.

 

Exam papers are corrected anonymously. Markers are requested to rank the exam papers and to determine which candidates deserve the Diploma. Exam markers are not requested to make comments on each exam paper.

The results are made available to all candidates in the autumn term.