Registration Guide

Introduction

This guide explains how Han Chiang candidates can register for Cambridge IGCSE exam via British Council’s new Schools Portal.

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• Use a laptop or desktop with Google Chrome (preferable) to access the British Council’s Schools Portal.

• The online registration page is applicable to Han Chiang High School candidates only.

• Login by using the login account that you have registered in the May/Jun sitting.

• For the First Name and Last Name column, kindly follow this format:

First Name: FULL NAME as per IC/Passport

Last Name: HCHS

• It is advisable to decide which subjects that you wish to register before starting the registration process. (Refer to Appendix A)

• The school highly encourage all candidates to complete all registration process by 1 August 2025 (Fri). For late submission, a penalty will be applied by British Council.

• Please be reminded that all payments must be made strictly through the British Council's registration portal. Do not make any online transfers (even if there is an option available in the payment portal) or bank transfers separately, as they will not be accepted. 

• If you or you face any issues with making payment through the portal, kindly inform your Form Teacher immediately for assistance.  

After Registration

● After you have registered, usually two weeks later, you will receive emails from British Council  (Penang.Exams@britishcouncil.org.my) containing the following information. Kindly check your inbox or spam/junk box. (You will receive the following emails separately in different time)

• Final Statement of Entry with the attached Statement of Entry

• Oral test schedule (for subject with oral test)

• Examination results information

● Print out your Statement of Entry documents (on a white sheet of paper) and check your personal particulars (name, ID number, date of birth, and gender) printed. 

● If you find any error, reply email to British Council containing your name, candidate number and correction(s).(Reply within one week from the sender’s email date) 

● Starting time for all papers are categorized into THREE session:

• AM    09:00AM

• PM    01:00PM

• EV     05:00PM

(If two papers fall into the same session, a 15 minutes supervised break will be given in between both papers.)