Toelatingsexamen Arts exam-day guide
Toelatingsexamen Arts · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid identity document
Bring the original ID document (passport or national ID card) that matches the name on your registration. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a copy is permitted; do not assume a driver's licence is accepted.
Admission ticket or confirmation letter
Print or save the registration confirmation if the provider requires it. Check the provider's instructions on whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy is acceptable.
Know the exact time and location
Verify the reporting time, the building and room, and how long it takes to get there. Arrive with a buffer for traffic and security checks. The provider's official invitation is the only authoritative source.
Pens and pencils as permitted
Bring several pens or pencils of the type the provider allows. Confirm with the provider whether pencils are permitted, whether you may bring your own, and whether erasers or sharpeners are allowed.
No prohibited electronic devices
Leave smartphones, smartwatches, and other devices at home or in a bag as instructed. Confirm with the provider where bags and devices must be stored and whether they will be collected.
Water and a light snack
Bring water in a clear bottle if permitted. Confirm with the provider whether drinks and food are allowed in the exam room and whether they must be stored outside.
Any approved medical documentation
If you need medication, a medical device, or special arrangements, confirm with the provider in advance what documentation is required and how it must be presented on the day.
Review the provider's calculator policy
Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is allowed, which models are permitted, and whether one is provided. Do not bring a calculator unless the provider explicitly allows it.
Plan your route and backup transport
Check public transport schedules and identify a backup route. Confirm whether parking is available and whether you need to arrive earlier for it.
Sleep and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, prepare your clothes and documents the evening before, and avoid last-minute study that cuts into sleep.
Plan the day
Confirm the official reporting time, address, and room with the provider's invitation. Re-read the provider's exam-day rules on ID, permitted items, and device storage. Do light review of high-yield topics and formulas; stop new material. Check transport and weather, and prepare your documents and permitted materials in one place. Protect sleep.
Pack your ID, confirmation, pens or pencils, water, and any approved medical items. Lay out clothes and confirm your route and departure time with a buffer. Do a short, calm review of key formulas and question strategies; do not attempt new topics. Eat a normal meal, avoid excess caffeine, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink water. Arrive at the location with a buffer before the reporting time. Keep your ID and confirmation accessible. Follow instructions on where to store bags and devices. Use the restroom before entering the exam room. Stay calm and avoid comparing preparation with other candidates.
Read all instructions and check the time available. Answer the questions you are most confident about first, then return to harder ones. Mark uncertain questions and revisit them if time allows. Watch the clock and reserve time to transfer or check answers as the provider requires. If you must guess, eliminate clearly wrong options first. Follow the invigilator's instructions exactly.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID document that matches your registration. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and what to do if your ID is lost or expired.
Follow the provider's instructions on permitted and prohibited items. Do not bring phones, smartwatches, or other electronic devices into the exam room unless explicitly allowed; confirm the storage procedure with the provider.
Arrive at the reporting time stated by the provider. Confirm with the provider what happens if you are late and whether late entry is allowed.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam and do not look at others' work. Raise your hand to ask the invigilator a question.
Use only the materials the provider permits. Confirm with the provider whether calculators, rulers, or other aids are allowed before bringing them.
Follow the provider's rules on breaks, restroom visits, and leaving the room. Confirm these rules in advance because they vary between test centres.
Understand how the exam is scored before the day: check the provider's information on question types, negative marking, and whether unanswered questions are penalised. Do not assume a scoring rule.
If you have a medical condition or need an accommodation, confirm with the provider well before the exam what documentation and arrangements are required.