No – not at all. Examinations are an optional benefit that you can add to your tapping culture. It motivates both teachers and students to do their very best and gives students a true sense of accomplishment each year. But many schools, simply buy the program and use it “ in house” without participating in exams. This gives them a structure of progressions through which the students can move each year. The choice is yours. If interested in exams for your school, visit our EXAM PAGE prior to purchase and drop us an email to get all the relevant info and to see if exams are offered in your area. Just email: website@tapatak-oz.com