Employees studying alongside their jobs may need time off to prepare for and attend examinations. An exam leave request should state the dates needed and briefly explain the reason for the absence. The following samples offer polite ways to request leave and help managers plan work coverage.
1.
I am writing to request leave from December 8 to December 24, 20XX, to prepare for and attend my final-semester examinations, which begin on December 12.
This period will give me time to revise and complete my exams. Thank you for considering my request.
2.
I work as a Finance Assistant on a contract basis at XYZ Organization and have always strived to fulfill my duties responsibly. I am also pursuing a graduate degree in Accounting at XYZ University through evening classes. The program is relevant to my role, and HR has issued a no-objection certificate for my studies.
My examinations begin on November 22, and I would like to request 20 days of leave starting on November 17 for preparation and attendance.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
3.
Dear Sir,
I am Anne Sew, and I have worked as a Finance Secretary at XYZ Enterprises for the past three years. Last year, I enrolled in a degree program at XYZ University in Manchester to deepen my knowledge of a subject relevant to my work.
My examinations begin on the 23rd of this month. Because of my demanding work schedule, I have had limited time to prepare. I would therefore like to request two weeks of leave before the exams, from [Start Date] to [End Date], for revision.
Please let me know if a separate leave request is required for the examination dates. I will coordinate any urgent tasks and handover arrangements before my leave begins.
Thank you for considering my request.
4.
Dear Sir,
I hope you are well. As previously discussed, I am continuing my studies alongside my job to develop my qualifications and support my career progression.
My final-semester examinations begin on August 3. I would like to request leave from July 25 to August 13, 20XX, to prepare for and attend them.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
5.
I am Alex Klein, and I have worked as a Communications Manager at XYZ Organization for the past five years. I previously informed management that I had enrolled in a postgraduate program at ABC University. My second-semester examinations begin on August 3.
I would like to request 15 days of leave, from August 1 to August 15, for preparation and attendance.
Thank you for considering my request.
6.
I have worked as a Finance Manager at ABC Enterprises for the past eight years. I am writing to request leave for examinations as part of my degree program at Oxford University.
I received my examination timetable yesterday. The exams begin on September 15 and end on September 19. I would like at least seven days beforehand to revise the syllabus.
Please grant me two weeks of leave, from [Start Date] to [End Date], covering my preparation and examination period. I will arrange a handover of urgent responsibilities before my absence.
Thank you for your consideration.
7.
Dear Sir,
I hope you are well. I am enrolled as a private candidate in a master’s program, and my examinations begin on September 12.
As I have had limited time to revise alongside my work commitments, I would like to request three weeks of leave, from [Start Date] to [End Date], to prepare for and attend the examinations.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your response.
