SACE Stage 2 Swedish (continuers) exam-day guide
SACE Stage 2 Swedish (continuers) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the ID document your school or the SACE Board requires for admission to the room. Acceptable forms and any signature requirements vary by venue, so confirm with the provider which document is accepted before exam day.
Admission slip or exam timetable confirmation
Carry the printed or digital confirmation showing your name, subject and session. If your school issues a personalised exam slip, keep it in your bag the night before so it is not forgotten.
Black or blue pens plus spares
Bring at least two working pens of the same colour, since written responses must be legible and in the specified ink. Check ink levels in advance rather than on the morning.
Pencils, sharpener and eraser
Useful if you annotate planning space or complete any multiple-choice answer sheet. Confirm with the provider whether answers must be recorded in pen only.
Clear water bottle with labels removed
Most venues allow water in a transparent, unlabelled bottle. Rules on containers and placement on the desk differ, so confirm with the provider.
Analogue watch
A simple watch helps you pace sections if the room clock is hard to see. Smart watches and phones are generally prohibited at the desk; confirm with the provider what timepieces are permitted.
Approved dictionary or word list
Check whether a monolingual or bilingual dictionary is allowed for this subject and which editions are approved. Do not assume; confirm with the provider and practise with the exact permitted resource beforehand.
Bag and phone stored as directed
Phones must usually be switched off and placed in your bag away from the desk. Follow supervisor instructions exactly and confirm the venue's storage rules with the provider.
Know your seat, room and arrival time
Confirm the room, seat number and reporting time at least a day ahead. Arrive early enough to settle, store belongings and read instructions without rushing.
Plan your response lengths and section timings
Decide in advance how many minutes you will spend on each section and how many words or points each extended response needs. Write this plan on your practice sheet and memorise it.
Prepare Swedish vocabulary and structures, not just content
Revise linking phrases, tense patterns, formal register and common question stems so you can read instructions and write accurately under time pressure.
Rest, food and transport plan
Arrange transport, a light meal and adequate sleep. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material in the final hour; review summaries instead.
Plan the day
Work through one full timed practice paper under exam conditions, including reading time, and mark it against the criteria. Identify the two or three weakest areas, such as verb forms, word order or extended-response structure, and build short revision tasks around them.
Confirm all logistics: room, seat, reporting time, transport, and which resources such as dictionaries are permitted. Contact the provider if any detail is unclear rather than assuming.
Review your summary notes for each theme, plus a personal list of high-frequency vocabulary and useful sentence patterns. Practise transforming notes into full Swedish sentences rather than rereading passively.
Do a light review only: skim summaries, re-read your practice feedback and rehearse your timing plan. Prepare clothing, ID, pens, water and any approved resources in one place.
Stop studying early enough to sleep well. Avoid learning new grammar or vocabulary that could confuse material you already know.
Eat a proper breakfast, check you have your ID and equipment, and leave with buffer time for delays. Glance at your timing plan and key phrases, but do not attempt intensive new revision.
Follow supervisor directions, store your bag and phone as instructed, find your seat and check that your equipment works. Read the front-page instructions carefully before the start signal.
Use reading time to scan the whole paper and note question requirements. Allocate minutes per section, start with questions you can answer confidently, and leave time to check verb endings, word order and that every sub-question is addressed.
Proofread for agreement, tense consistency and spelling, confirm no question is blank, and make sure your name and candidate details are correct on every answer sheet.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from exam supervisors. If an instruction seems unclear or conflicts with what you expected, ask before the start signal rather than guessing.
Bring the identification the provider requires and place it on your desk if instructed. If you are unsure which document is accepted, confirm with the provider in advance.
Electronic devices, including phones and smart watches, must generally be switched off and stored away from your desk. Confirm the venue's specific rules with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates once the exam has begun. Raise your hand if you need assistance, need to leave the room or require more paper.
Toilet breaks and supervision arrangements vary between venues. Ask a supervisor rather than leaving the room unannounced, and confirm any rules with the provider beforehand.
Write in the required ink and language, and keep answers within the specified spaces or booklets. Responses outside designated areas may not be marked.
Scoring follows the published subject criteria, so address each part of every question and show the reasoning or detail that earns marks rather than writing only brief notes.
If you believe a question is faulty or ambiguous, note your interpretation clearly in your answer and report it to the supervisor afterwards; do not rely on a later appeal to fix an incomplete response.