Island secondary school pupils and their parents are reminded this summer's GCSE and A-level exams take place throughout TT fortnight.
The schools' half-term holiday is two weeks this year, covering both practice and race weeks.
While some families might seize the opportunity for a holiday, the education department's warning that external exams cannot be re arranged if they are missed.
The TT half-term break is extended from one week to two every six or seven years, because of leap years and to 'even out' holidays across 12 months.
Paul Craine is Coordinator for 11-19 Education.
He's urging parents not to get caught out:Clip 1
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