What will happen if a candidate does not attend/attempt Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test) and/or Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?

If a candidate does not attend the Component 4 recording, then they will receive an X. However, should the candidate attend, but say nothing, they will be marked accordingly – likely to be 0. 

This situation is also true of Component 3. If nothing is submitted, the candidate will receive an X and a syllabus grade of X. If they submit ‘something’ – even if it has very, very little writing – it will be marked, and they will receive an appropriate syllabus grade.