Exam day step by step

Lay out ID, the invitation, at least two blue or black ballpoint pens, and a small bottle of water. Recheck the address and route.

No new learning. If tired, a short review of oral part 3 phrases helps more than another grammar hour.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start. Centres often lock doors on time; late entry is usually not possible.

On your desk: ID, pens, water. Not allowed: phone, smartwatch, dictionaries, notes, headphones.

Listen closely to the invigilator's instructions. Ask before a task starts if anything is unclear.

Nerves are normal. Techniques: two slow deep breaths, structure the task ("first I'll read the questions"), start with a small doable step to get momentum.

If you get stuck mid-task, park a best guess, move on, return at the end.

Results are issued by the exam centre; wait times vary. Note down which tasks were hard, in case you need to retrain for a resit.