A number of candidates seem unfamiliar with the Regulations on the EQE (REE), and in particular with the Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of the EQE. In 2015, there were some breaches of the REE with unfortunate consequences: Many candidates add names or initials to their answer paper – this is very disruptive to…
EPO has now made the latest version of the EQE exam regulation (REE) here. The only real change seems to be the inclusion of the latest Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of the examination. Read this document before going to the exam so that you know what is allowed and what is not. In…
The Examination Board has updated the Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of the European qualifying examination to include the details for the Pre-Exam : http://archive.epo.org/epo/pubs/oj011/11_11/11_5851.pdf Important are the instructions relating to the pencil for the pre-exam. Also important to realise that you are only allowed to bring a wrist-watch with an analog display to…
We are the first in Europe to offer a training program for those who want to do the pre-exam in 2012, and the full EQE in 2013. Some background details on what is required can be found here in a presentation I gave at CEIPI.tutors’ meeting in June. We are offering a 4x 3-day combined…
The EQE Board appears to be updating all the old notices regarding the exam. Usually the secretariat send this in an e-mail, but just in case you don’t get it, you can find the updated instructions regarding the conduct of the EQE here Differences I have noticed with the previous version (from Dec 2008 –…
From next year, the new EQE regulations apply. It is quite complex, so if you are unsure about something, ask the EQE Secretariaat. There are some improvements: No modular system anymore Sit them in any order and any combination. Note that if you did A&B in 2009, and C&D in 2010 (all for first time),…