For the 2027 SEC Science practical, use the official instructions for your own component to confirm the venue, date and reporting time. If the notice assigns a shift, follow that shift’s instructions. SEAB’s SEC overview puts Science practical examinations before the written examinations, while the published syllabus identifies which practical paper you take.
Start with your exact subject code. In the 2027 syllabus, G3 Chemistry K324 has Paper 3 Practical. G3 Science (Physics, Chemistry) K326 has Paper 5 Practical, and its Paper 3 is written Chemistry. Use that distinction when reading your schedule and preparing for the right component.
- Check your registered subject code and the practical paper number.
- Record the date, assigned venue and reporting time from your own instructions.
- Check for a shift, a reporting room and any specific arrival or release instructions.
- Ask the school or SEAB promptly if the notice is missing or details appear inconsistent.
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Match the syllabus to your reporting notice
The syllabus identifies the component
Use the 2027 syllabus for your subject and level. The assessment table describes the components you sit. It can tell you which paper is practical and how much working time it carries. The individual reporting notice supplies your arrival and venue information.
The reporting notice tells you where and when to go
Copy the exact campus or examination centre name, reporting time, room or meeting point where shown and the component identifier. If the centre has multiple entrances, use the directions in the official notice or check with the centre. Plan your arrival around the stated reporting time. A paper’s working duration tells you how long the assessment lasts once it starts.
School candidates should check the instructions issued through their school. Private candidates should check SEAB’s current SEC instructions and official communications. SEAB says more private-candidate registration information will be published in 2027. Use those notices to confirm how and when your personal arrangements will be issued.
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Worked example | Two students both mention Paper 3
Sana is registered for G3 Chemistry K324 and reads that her Paper 3 is practical. Her friend says their Paper 3 is written. The friend takes K326, so both descriptions fit their own syllabus. Sana checks her own subject code and the practical reporting notice before planning the journey.
She copies the reporting details into a calendar entry labelled “K324 Paper 3 Practical”. She checks the notice for the meeting point and any instructions for what to bring. She keeps the subject code visible so that a forwarded timetable for another Science paper cannot overwrite her plan.
Check with the school or SEAB when a detail is missing
Describe the exact issue, such as a confirmed exam date with no reporting time or a centre name that appears differently on two notices. Give the subject code and paper number through the official route. For private candidates, SEAB’s contact page can help identify the enquiry channel.
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Prepare your last check the day before
Open your own notice and compare it with your calendar. Check the correct date, address and required documents, plus any instructions about arrival and personal belongings. Estimate the journey based on the reporting time and allow for the walk from the transport stop or school gate. If a parent is coordinating transport, share the venue and timing without forwarding unnecessary personal details.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use the same venue as my written examination?
Check the practical’s own reporting instructions. The venue shown for a written paper does not establish the practical venue.
Can my classmate’s shift tell me when to report?
Use the shift and reporting time assigned to you if the instructions specify them. Ask for clarification if your own details are missing.
Where can I check the paper numbers?
See the SEAB SEC overview, the 2027 G3 Chemistry K324 syllabus and the 2027 G3 Science K326 syllabus. For candidate-specific details, use your school’s instructions or SEAB’s contact page.