NB Francophone G3 Reading exam-day guide
NB Francophone G3 Reading · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification the test provider requires (often a current passport or government-issued photo ID). The accepted document types and name-matching rules vary by centre, so confirm the requirement with the provider before test day.
Admission ticket or confirmation email
Print or download whatever confirmation the provider issues. Some centres check registration at the door; confirm whether a printed copy is required or whether a digital version is accepted.
Test centre address and arrival instructions
Reconfirm the venue, entrance, and reporting time the day before. Centres sometimes relocate or use a specific gate, so verify with the provider rather than relying on an older email.
Route and travel buffer
Plan to arrive well before the reporting time with spare margin for transit delays. The exact cut-off after which a candidate may be refused entry is set by the provider; confirm it.
Permitted stationery
Bring only what the provider allows (commonly pencils and an eraser). Confirm whether the centre supplies materials or whether you must bring your own, since this differs between paper and computer delivery.
Water and a light snack for the break
Check the provider's policy on food and drink in the test room; many centres require items to stay in a locker or waiting area and allow access only during scheduled breaks.
Leave prohibited items at home
Phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices are almost always banned from the test room. Confirm the centre's storage arrangements and the consequences of bringing them.
Review the test format and timing
Know the number and type of sections, the time limit for each, and whether sections are timed separately. Confirm the current format with the provider, as formats can change between sessions.
Sleep and normal routine the night before
Aim for a normal night's sleep and avoid last-minute cramming. Reading stamina matters more than a final review session.
Access or accommodation arrangements
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, confirm in advance that the request has been approved and that the centre knows about it.
Break and restroom plan
Ask how breaks work and whether the clock stops during them. Policies differ, so confirm with the provider rather than assuming.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the provider's contact number in case of travel problems or illness. Confirm the procedure for reporting a delay or absence.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate information: reporting time, ID requirements, permitted items, and break rules. Confirm your registration status and the venue address. If anything is unclear, contact the provider now rather than on test day.
Do one full timed practice run under realistic conditions, then review errors by type rather than re-reading everything. Spend remaining study time on your weakest question types, especially inference and vocabulary-in-context items, which reward close reading of the surrounding sentence.
Lay out your ID, confirmation, stationery, and travel plan. Check the weather and transit schedule for the test morning. Stop adding new material; consolidate what you already know.
Do a short, light review of strategy reminders: read the questions first when that helps you target the passage, watch for negation and qualifying words, and return to the text to justify each answer. Then stop studying early.
Confirm the alarm, transport, and departure time, aiming to arrive ahead of the reporting time. Eat a normal dinner, avoid heavy caffeine late in the day, and go to bed at your usual hour.
Eat a normal breakfast, dress in layers, and leave with your ID and confirmation in hand. Avoid intensive last-minute practice; a brief skim of strategy notes is enough. Arrive early and expect security or check-in procedures.
Read the instructions for each section carefully, note the time limit, and pace yourself so you reach the final questions. For each item, locate the evidence in the passage and eliminate options that are too broad, too narrow, or unsupported before choosing.
If a question stalls you, mark it, move on, and return if time allows. Keep answers aligned with the numbering, and check that you have not skipped a line on the answer sheet or screen. Use any scheduled break to stand, hydrate, and reset.
Note which question types felt difficult while the memory is fresh, and confirm with the provider how and when results are released.
Rules to check
Bring the identification the provider specifies and be ready for it to be checked at check-in. If your ID does not match your registration details, you may be refused entry; confirm the matching rules with the provider in advance.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Do not begin a section before you are told to, and stop writing or clicking immediately when time is called.
Keep phones, smart watches, and other devices out of the test room. Confirm the centre's storage policy; possession of a device during the test can lead to cancellation of your result.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not copy, share, or reconstruct test content afterward. Test materials are confidential.
Use only permitted materials. Confirm whether the centre supplies stationery or whether you must bring your own, and do not bring notes, dictionaries, or reference sheets unless the provider explicitly allows them.
Ask an invigilator before leaving the room for any reason. Confirm how breaks and restroom visits affect your time, since the clock may or may not stop.
If you are ill or delayed, contact the provider as soon as possible. Whether a transfer, refund, or retake is offered depends on the provider's policy, so confirm the options rather than assuming.
Scoring and result-reporting procedures are set by the provider. Confirm how results are issued, what score scale is used, and whether a retake is available before test day.