If you cannot attend an exam or finish complete tasks within the given time frame\/deadline due to illness, you need an signed note from the doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n This certificate, known in Germany as an Attest<\/em>, states that you were unfit to write the examination. This certificate ensures that you will be able to participate at the examination at a later date. If you feel unwell, don\u2019t hesitate to go to a doctor. He or she will decide whether you are fit.<\/p>\n The certificate must be submitted to the examination office, as otherwise the exam will be considered failed.<\/strong><\/p>\n General practitioners can also write an official sick note if you feel too unwell to work<\/strong>. This should be presented to your employer within three calendar days<\/strong> from the start of your illness, allowing you to rest and recover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How you get a sick note and whe you will need it: If you cannot attend an exam or finish complete tasks within the given time frame\/deadline due to illness, you need an signed note from the doctor. This certificate, known in Germany as an Attest, states that you were unfit to write the examination. … <\/p>\n