FGBNU "FIPI" is a state organization whose main activity is conducting research on the quality of education in different regions of the Russian Federation. The Federal Institute of Pedagogical Research was founded in 2002 by order of the Minister of Education of the Russian Federation.

The main tasks of FIPI for 2019:

• development of KIMs, codifiers, specifications and teaching aids for the OGE and the Unified State Exam;
• organization of scientific conferences;
• development of highly effective technologies in the field of assessing educational achievements;
• integration of developments and analysis of collected information.

The official website of FIPI is fipi.ru; it is on the pages of this electronic resource that in 2019 you will find the most up-to-date information about the Unified State Examination and the General Examination. The following are available on the pages of the information portal:

• basic information about the activities of the institute;
• the regulatory framework of the Unified State Examination and the Unified State Examination, as well as documents regulating the activities of FIPI;
• information about events held by the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements;
• specifications and codifiers for all subjects;
• demo versions of the OGE for grade 9 and the Unified State Exam for grade 11 for 2019, developed by FIPI specialists;
• training collections and manuals;
• open bank of tasks for self-preparation;
• materials for subject commissions of the OGE and the Unified State Exam;
• advice to graduates.

Also on the pages of the official portal you will be able to find the current schedule for the preliminary, main, and September sessions of the OGE and USE in 2019.

Basic facts about the OGE 2019

In the course of reforming the system for assessing the quality of knowledge, FIPI over the past few years has made significant changes to the format of individual tests, and also developed new CIMs in all subjects. In 2018, the reform process was completed, and one can hope that in 2019 there will be no major changes in the structure of the OGE in the disciplines submitted for control in the 9th grade.

OGE subjects 2019

In the 2018-2019 academic year, 9th grade graduates in all regions of the Russian Federation will have to pass a total of 5 final tests in the OGE format:

• mandatory– 2 subjects: Russian language and mathematics;
• to choose from– 3 items out of 9 possible.

In the 2017-2018 academic year, interest in elective disciplines was distributed as follows:

OGE schedule 2019

Since the format of the State Examination for 9th grade will remain unchanged, in 2019 three periods will be allocated for passing the State Examination:

• preliminary (in March);
• main (end of May - beginning of June);
• autumn retake (in September).

More precise dates can be found on the pages of our information portal or on the FIPI website, when the draft OGE schedule for the 2018-2019 academic year is known.

Possible innovations for 2019

Of the main changes that are possible in the 2018-2019 academic year, the most likely are:

1. introduction of a third compulsory subject;
2. making minor changes to CMMs;
3. strengthening control to ensure the reliability of the OGE results.

The third compulsory subject of the OGE

In the Ministry of Education and Science, one can increasingly hear the opinion that history should become the third compulsory subject for graduates of the 11th and 9th grades. The government also believes that every graduate should have a good knowledge of the history of their country. At the same time, the results of 2018 cannot but be alarming, because only 5% of ninth-graders chose this subject for the OGE.

Last year, we often talked about the need to improve the level of knowledge in a foreign language. Unfortunately, the ministry sees the most effective measure not as changing programs and retaining qualified teachers in schools, but as introducing a mandatory exam in English. Perhaps this option frightens future ninth-graders even more than the prospect of taking history, because among the 8% of those who took this subject, very few children were able to get high scores.

It is still difficult to say for sure whether history or English will be a mandatory exam in 2019, because the main stages of approving important aspects of the State Final Certification for grades 4, 9 and 11 are still ahead.

Changes in CIMs by subject

The upcoming OGE season does not promise significant changes and the structure of KIMs in compulsory and elective subjects should remain unchanged, while for the 2019 demo versions and the tickets themselves, which 9th grade graduates will have to face in the exam, new groups of questions will be formed from an open task bank .

When starting to prepare for the OGE, graduates of 2019 can easily rely on last season’s assignments, which are available today on the FIPI portal.

They promise that the 2019 KIMs will take into account all comments received from the 2018 OGE participants and teachers!

Increased control

The first step on the path to obtaining truthful OGE results was the development of uniform standards for all regions of the Russian Federation and the integration of an electronic system for checking the first part of the exam card.

What's next? Perhaps, 9th grade graduates will soon have to take exams under the gun of cameras after a mandatory check with a metal detector? But, for now, everything remains in the usual format and ninth-graders will receive, if not hints, then psychological support from the walls of their home school and teachers who are interested in the successful passing of the exam by their students.

The schedule of the OGE and GVE for 9th grade graduates for 2019 was published on the official information portal of the state final certification.

The USE and GVE schedule for 11th grade graduates for 2019 was published on the official information portal of the Unified State Exam.

Examinations are held in early, main and additional periods, each of which has reserve periods.

Early period

During the early period, exams are held optionally for all categories of participants in the Unified State Examination and the State Examination, but not earlier than March 1. For participants in the OGE and GVE, exams are held no earlier than April 20 if the participants have valid reasons, documented.

In 2019, the early period for graduates of the 11th grade will take place from March 20 to April 10, for graduates of the 9th grade - from April 22 to May 14.

Main period

During the main period, all categories of participants in the OGE, Unified State Exam and State State Examination can take exams. For graduates of previous years, the Unified State Exam and State Examination are held during the reserve periods of the main period.

In 2019, the main period for 11th grade graduates will be from May 27 to July 1, for 9th grade graduates - from May 24 to July 2.

Additional period (September terms)

At this stage, current year graduates are given the right to take the Unified State Examination in basic-level mathematics and the Russian language or the State Examination in mathematics and the Russian language if they received unsatisfactory results in these subjects, or received a repeated unsatisfactory result in one of these subjects during the reserve periods of the main period.

The OGE and GVE in the additional period are taken by ninth-graders who received unsatisfactory results in more than two academic subjects, or who failed one or two subjects again in the reserve period of the main period.

In 2019, the additional period for graduates of the 11th grade will take place from September 3 to 20, for graduates of the 9th grade - from September 3 to 21.

2. What is the difference between the Unified State Exam, OGE and GVE?

State final certification (FSA) is carried out in the form of the main state examination (OSE), the unified state examination (USE) and the state final examination (GVE).

GIA in the form of OGE(main state exam) is conducted for ninth-graders in two compulsory subjects (Russian language and mathematics) and two elective subjects: physics, chemistry, computer science and information and communication technologies (ICT), biology, history, geography, English, German, French, Spanish, literature, social studies. Exam results are assessed on a five-point scale. Successful completion of the OGE gives the right to receive a certificate of basic general education and continue studying at a school or secondary vocational education organization.

Participants with

">disabled health conditions are granted the right to take the OGE only in Russian language and mathematics.

GIA in the form of the Unified State Exam(unified state exam) in compulsory subjects (Russian language and mathematics - basic or specialized level) and elective subjects: physics, chemistry, computer science and ICT, biology, history, geography, English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese language, literature, social studies.

Graduates of 11 (12) grades, graduates of previous years, students in secondary vocational education programs (SVE), students of foreign educational organizations, students who have not passed the State Examination, students of 10 grades in individual subjects whose study has been completed can take the Unified State Exam.

Unified State Exam results are assessed on a 100-point scale (basic level mathematics - on a five-point scale). To obtain a certificate of secondary general education, it is enough to obtain a minimum number of points in Russian language and mathematics (basic or specialized level).

The results of the Unified State Examination are taken into account by higher educational institutions as the results of entrance tests (except for basic level mathematics).

GIA in the form of GVE(state final exam) participants with Persons with disabilities, disabled children, people with disabilities, as well as those studying at home due to health reasons, take the GIA in special conditions.

Based on the conclusion of the medical organization and on the recommendation of the psychological-medical-pedagogical commission, the exam can be organized at home or in a medical organization.

">disabled health capabilities (HHI). At the request of the participants, GVE in all subjects can be carried out in written or oral form. To receive a certificate for grade 9 or 11, a participant with HHI only needs to obtain positive exam results in the Russian language and mathematics.

Winners or prize-winners of the final stage of the All-Russian Olympiad for schoolchildren of the current academic year, as well as members of national teams of the Russian Federation who participated in international Olympiads, are exempt from passing the State Examination Test in an academic subject corresponding to the profile of the Olympiad.

3. How to get admission to the State Inspectorate?

Graduates of the current year who do not have academic debt and have completed the curriculum or individual curriculum in full. To be admitted to the OGE, GVE, 9th grade graduates must receive a “pass” for the final interview in Russian. To be admitted to the Unified State Examination and State Examination, 11th grade graduates must receive a “credit” for the final essay (presentation).

It ruins the nerves of most students who graduate from high school. When everyone else is already heading off for summer vacation, it's time for achievements for ninth graders. Good scores for the OGE are an opportunity to receive an excellent certificate and a key to the doors of prestigious lyceums and gymnasiums with specialized classes in natural and humanities subjects or physical and mathematical disciplines.

The compulsory subjects, as before, include and. Two more disciplines remain for the student to choose from. Students who have studied the languages ​​of the nationalities of the Russian Federation in the form of the subject “native language and literature” can take it as a selective OGE. Of course, this exam is not as scary as the Unified State Exam, but anyone who wants not only to go to the 10th grade, but also to get a decent mark, should devote time to careful preparation.

You can repeat and reinforce the material in different ways: some students find it easier to study at home, while others need a tutor who will identify and correct mistakes, give additional tasks and explain the material. In any case, to properly distribute your efforts, you need to know on what dates a particular exam will be held. We will tell you on which days specialists from Rosobrnadzor have scheduled exam tests!

Schedule of early session of the OGE

It is worth noting that only some ninth-graders will be allowed to attend the early session. The following can apply to take tests before the start of the main period:

• students who “failed” the OGE in the past;
• schoolchildren whose parents decided to move to live abroad or send their offspring to a foreign college;
• children who are prescribed a set of rehabilitation measures or medical procedures during the main examination;
• athletes, as well as smart men and women representing the interests of Russia at competitions, Olympiads and competitions of the federal or world level.

After submitting an application and providing official documents confirming the fact that the student has the right to take the OGE ahead of schedule, you should count on the following dates:

• 04/20/2018 – the day on which the preliminary mathematics test is scheduled;
• 04/23/2018 – date reserved for history, biology and physics, geography and OGE in foreign languages;
• 04/25/2018 is the day allocated by Rosobrnadzor for the OGE in the Russian language;
• 04/27/2018 – on this day it will be possible to write computer science and ICT, take social studies, testing in chemistry or literature.

If force majeure circumstances are recorded in the region on the day allocated for the exam, the OGE may be postponed to the following dates:

• 05/03/2018 – reserve for writing mathematics;
• 05/04/2018 – reserve for tests in history, biology, physics and geography, as well as examinations in foreign languages;
• 05/07/2018 is a reserve date for the Russian language;
• 05/08/2018 – reserve for all disciplines that are submitted for control in the form of the OGE.

Main Exam Period

On these dates, most 9th grade graduates will take the test. The schedule for 2018 is as follows:

• 05/25/26/2018 – dates for taking foreign languages;
• 05/29/2018 – day reserved for the Russian language;
• 05/31/2018 is a key date for students who are writing the OGE in social studies, biology, computer science and ICT or literature;
• 06/02/2018 – the main day of the OGE for students taking physics, computer science and ICT;
• 06/05/2018 is the day for the mathematical OGE;
• 06/07/2018 – time to take history, chemistry, geography or physics;
• 06/09/2018 is a day set aside for social studies.

Any force majeure circumstances that may lead to failure of the OGE will automatically reschedule the exam to the following days:

• 06/20/2018 – reserve for the Russian language;
• 06/21/2018 – reserve for mathematics;
• 06/22/2018 – reserve for social studies, biology, literature, computer science and information and computer technologies;
• 06/23/2018 – reserve for foreign languages;
• 06/25/2018 is an additional date for history, chemistry, physics and geography tests;
• 06/28-29/2018 – general reserve days for all subjects.

The main examination period starts on May 25 and will last until June 9, 2018.

Period of additional session of the OGE

There are cases when a student manages to pass the OGE “unsatisfactorily” or misses the exam due to illness or other valid reason, confirmed by documents or certificates. In this case, the relevant department meets the students halfway (of course, if they have not “failed” both compulsory subjects), and provides them with the opportunity to rewrite the test in an additional session. It will be possible to take the OGE on the following days:

• 09/04/2018 – date for those who retake the Russian language;
• 09/07/2018 – day reserved for mathematics;
• 09.10.2018 – date allocated for the OGE in history, biology, physics or geography;
• 09/12/2018 – an additional day for social studies, chemistry, computer science and geography;
• 09/14/2018 is the date allocated for foreign languages.

The additional period also has reserve days. In 2018, these dates will be:

• 09.17.2018 – for Russian language;
• 09/18/2018 – for history, biology, physics or geography;
• 09/19/2018 – for mathematics;
• 09.20.2018 – reserve for social studies, computer science and information and computer technologies, as well as literature;
• 09/21/2018 – for foreign languages;
• 09/22/2018 – for all academic disciplines.

“Exams” is a word that not only 11th grade graduates fear, but also those who are younger. Ninth-graders in Russia also have a hard time, because at the end of the school year, a specially constituted commission checks their level of knowledge using the main state exam (abbreviated OGE).

It is this test that decides the fate of the student and gives a chance for further studies in grades 10-11 or for admission to college (technical school). Every ninth grader can start preparing for the exam, especially since it is already known what date the OGE 2018 will be held.

It just seems that the end of the school year is still far away. In fact, time will fly by unnoticed and only truly prepared students will be able to pass the exam with an “Excellent” rating.

Or maybe the OGE will be cancelled?

This thought slips into the minds of 9th grade students year after year. Of course, such a decision would be beneficial for the guys, but, alas, this form of examination will be valid not only in 2018, but also in subsequent years. So, schoolchildren do not need to complain about the rigor of the educational process, but should quickly take up their textbooks, take demo versions of tests in order to expand their horizons of knowledge and come fully armed.

I would like to note that the participation of parents plays a huge role in preparing students for exams. If mothers and fathers make sure that their child has all the latest methodological developments and manuals, and also turn to tutors for help, then there is no doubt that the child will cope with this test without much difficulty.

During preparation, one must not forget that FIPI periodically makes changes to KIMs that help increase the objectivity and completeness of knowledge testing among 9th grade students.

You can learn about all the innovations and subtleties of the OGE on the Roskomnadzor website, where news is posted promptly and is available to every user on the Internet.

What is OGE?

In order to understand what to expect from this exam, you need to understand its essence. The above abbreviation should not be confused with the state final certification (GIA), which is also faced by those graduating from high school.

OGE is part of and is the main link in certification. This is the test that most ninth-graders in Russian schools undergo. Just like the Unified State Exam, this exam takes place on certain days and is controlled by members of specially created commissions.

In addition to the OGE, the state final certification includes the GVE or state final exam. As a rule, it is taken by students of closed educational institutions, namely in colonies for juvenile offenders, in boarding schools. The GVE is also taken by students of foreign institutions, as well as disabled children.

Changes to the OGE planned for 2018

Upcoming innovations in the OGE are aimed at improving the examination process and they look like this:

• The grades obtained on the exam will affect the certificate.
• A common scale of marks is being introduced with a common minimum threshold for everyone.
• KIMs are the same for all regions of the country, i.e. options for them will be developed not separately by regions, but at the federal level.

• The Computer Science exam will be taken using a personal computer.
• If during the exam a student received a “Fail” in three or four subjects, then it will be possible to retake the OGE only next year, i.e. the child is left for the second year.
• Some regions are planning to introduce an oral exam in the Russian language.

As for the increase in compulsory subjects, this will not happen in 2018. As before, the OGE will have two compulsory disciplines (mathematics and Russian), and will also add two elective subjects. Officials adopted this innovation based on the fact that testing only two disciplines does not allow broadening the student’s horizons.

In addition, additional subjects in the exam will help the student enter educational institutions (or classes) with a specialized focus.

Those who will take the OGE in 2018 can now familiarize themselves with the full list of subjects available for selection:

1. Literature
2. Physics
3. Biology
4. Geography
5. Social science
6. Story
7. Foreign languages
8. Computer science

How can the OGE affect the certificate?

Starting from 2018, the results of passing the state exam will affect the final mark in the certificate. That is, the student can either increase or increase his score. It turns out that if throughout the entire school year a student has not “done” a certain subject, but on the OGE he wrote it as “Excellent”, then instead of “4”, they will put “5” in the document.

OGE schedule for 2018

Just like the Unified State Exam, the OGE for ninth-graders is divided into three periods: early, main and additional. The dates are already known and you can check them out right now.

Is it possible to “cheat” on an exam?

After the answers to all state exams were leaked onto the Internet in past years, they decided to significantly improve the protection of options. At many points where knowledge testing is carried out, video cameras and metal detectors are installed.

However, there are brave souls who manage to bring paper cheat sheets to the exam. Although you don’t need to rely too much on luck, because you can be noticed at any moment. It is better to prepare properly before the exam and already during it, deftly using knowledge, cope with all the tasks with dignity.

The school year has already begun, which means that the time has come for students in grades 9 and 11 to think seriously about the upcoming exams. After the serious innovations that last year’s graduates had to face, teachers and future applicants are trying not to miss important news about the upcoming OGE and State Examination. Rosobrnadzor has already presented a draft schedule for Unified State Examinations and Unified State Examinations for 2018, and we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most likely test schedule for students in grades 9 and 11.

The final essay is the first test for graduates who dream of successfully entering a university on a budget-funded form of education. As with the main GIA subjects, in 2018 students will have the opportunity to retake the essay if the first attempt is unsuccessful, because Rosobrnadzor included three official dates in the draft schedule:

• December 6, 2017;
• February 7, 2018;
• May 16, 2018

Particular attention should be paid to preparing for those who plan to enter the humanities and take the subject “Literature”. You can read more about what innovations are possible, how the exam will be held and how to properly prepare for it, in the materials on our website.

Unified State Exam calendar for 11th grades in 2018

As before, students will take exams in three stages:

1. early;
2. basic;
3. additional.

Early period of the Unified State Exam 2018

Graduates of previous years, as well as 11th grade students who, for good reason (documented) will not be able to attend the main session of the Unified State Exam, have the right to take the exam early.

The official draft schedule for the State Examination for 2018 suggests the following dates for the early stage:

	Day of the week
		geography, computer science
		Russian language
		history, chemistry
		mathematics (base and profile)
	Monday	foreign languages ​​(written part), biology, physics
		social studies, literature
Reserve days
		geography, chemistry, computer science, foreign languages ​​(oral part), history
	Monday	foreign languages, literature, physics, social studies, biology
		Russian language, mathematics base and profile

Please note that to participate in an early session, you must submit an application to the school principal before March 1!

Main session of the Unified State Exam 2018

Most 11th grade graduates and future applicants who want to undergo certification to apply to Russian universities can focus on the dates of the main session.

	Day of the week
	Monday	geography, computer science
		mathematics (basic level)
		mathematics (profile level)
	Monday	chemistry, history
		Russian language
		foreign languages ​​(oral part)
		foreign languages ​​(oral part)
		social science
	Monday	biology, foreign languages
		literature, physics
Reserve days
		geography, computer science
	Monday	mathematics (basic and specialized)
		Russian language
		history, chemistry, biology, foreign languages
		literature, physics, general science
		foreign languages ​​(oral part)
	Monday	all things

Additional period (retake of the Unified State Exam) in 2018

The autumn retake is the last chance to get a certificate and enroll in a university, at least for a contract form of study. Some universities extend enrollment in specialties that are not very popular among applicants, which makes it possible to become a student even after the fall retake. Read more about the right to rights in the corresponding article on the pages of our information portal.

The approved draft schedule from Rosobrnadzor gives those taking the State Examination Test in 2018 a last chance in the following numbers:

	Day of the week
		Russian language
		mathematics (basic level)
Reserve day
		mathematics (basic level), Russian language

OGE calendar for 9th grade in 2018

Compared to the exam calendar for 11th grades, ninth graders were given more days to retake the September exam. And the range of subjects that can be retaken is much wider.

Dates for early passing of the OGE in 2018

The proposed draft schedule confirms that 9th grade students eligible for early completion will be able to take the OGE in March 2018. The following dates for the preliminary session have been approved:

	Day of the week
		mathematics
	Monday
		Russian language
		foreign languages
Reserve days
	Monday	mathematics
		history, biology, physics, geography
		Russian language
	Monday	computer science, social science, chemistry, literature
		foreign languages

Like 11th grade graduates, ninth graders will need to collect the necessary documents confirming the need to reschedule the exam. We recommend that you contact the director of the educational institution with this question in February and find out all the important nuances.

The main stage of the OGE 2018

For the bulk of high school graduates, exams will begin on May 25 with tests in foreign languages. Rosobrnadzor proposes the following draft main schedule for the OGE for 2018:

	Day of the week
		foreign languages
		foreign languages
		Russian language
		history, biology, physics, geography
		physics, computer science
		mathematics
Reserve days
	Monday	history, biology, physics, geography
		Russian language
		foreign languages
		mathematics
		social studies, chemistry, computer science, literature
		all things

September retake of the OGE 2018

The September session will give a chance to those who cannot pass the exam in the main period due to illness or receive unsatisfactory grades. Also, these dates will be relevant for those whose results will be canceled for reasons beyond their control.

	Day of the week
		Russian language
		mathematics
	Monday	history, biology, physics, geography
		social studies, chemistry, computer science, literature
		foreign languages
Reserve days
	Monday	Russian language
		history, biology, physics, geography
		mathematics
		social studies, chemistry, computer science, literature
		foreign languages

Read more about what awaits students at the OGE in 2018, dedicated to innovations for the upcoming academic year.