SHARE Pupils in some British schools in the UAE will sit two mock exams this year, to prepare them in case board examinations are cancelled in 2021. Heads of schools said they were working to gather sufficient evidence of pupils’ performance in case final exams were cancelled this academic year. Every year, pupils in exam classes sit for one set of mock tests under exam conditions. There is anxiety so it's better to gather evidence of a pupil's attainment over time and it's good practice Fiona Cottam The tests give pupils an indication of their current attainment level and are often used for entry into universities as predicted grades.