A2 Flyers exam-day guide
A2 Flyers · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Statement of entry or registration confirmation
Bring it if your centre tells you to. Confirm with the provider whether it is required on the day.
Photo ID
Young learner centres often do not require photo ID, but rules vary. Confirm the exact ID requirements with the provider.
Two HB pencils, a sharpener, and an eraser
Pack these for answer sheets and written work. Check whether your centre supplies stationery or expects you to bring your own.
Blue or black pen
Confirm with the provider whether a pen is needed for any written answers, or whether everything is completed in pencil.
Clear water bottle
Only bring a drink if the centre allows it at the desk. Confirm the centre's rules on drinks.
Glasses, hearing aid, inhaler, or other medical items
Tell the centre in advance about any access arrangements or medical needs so staff can support you.
Simple non-smart watch
Bring one only if the centre permits watches. Do not bring smart watches or phones into the exam room.
Small snack
For between papers only if the centre allows it. Confirm whether food is permitted and where it can be eaten.
Travel plan and centre address or contact details
Know your route and arrival time. Aim to arrive early so you are not rushed at check-in.
Candidate number and centre details
Know them if your centre has provided them; they help with check-in and reduce stress.
A calm, rested start
Sleep well the night before. Keep the final review light and focus on listening carefully to instructions.
Plan the day
Confirm the exam date, start time, location, and what to bring with your centre. Do one timed practice of Listening and Reading/Writing, then review question types rather than learning new language.
Pack your bag with pencils, eraser, statement if required, water, and medical items. Check your travel route, set an alarm, and go to bed at a sensible time.
Eat breakfast and arrive at the centre with time to spare; confirm the recommended arrival time with the provider. Use the bathroom before check-in, switch off your phone, and hand it in or leave it as directed.
Listen carefully to the invigilator and read all instructions. In Listening, preview the questions before each recording. In Reading/Writing, watch the time and return to skipped items. In Speaking, speak clearly and ask the examiner to repeat a question if needed. Check answers before time is called.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from the invigilator. Do not start writing until you are told to begin and stop immediately when time is called.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices into the exam room. Switch them off and leave them outside or hand them in as directed.
Do not talk, copy, or help others during the papers. If you need something, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator.
ID may be checked at check-in. Confirm the centre's ID requirements before the day, especially for young learners.
Breaks between papers are supervised. Ask the invigilator where to go and when to return.
A2 Flyers is reported with shields from 1 to 5 for Listening, Reading/Writing, and Speaking, and there is no pass/fail. Confirm the result format with the provider.
If you arrive late, the centre may not admit you. Confirm the late-arrival policy with the provider in advance.
The Speaking test may be on the same day or a different day. Confirm your personal timetable with the centre.