CNaVT A2 (PTIT) exam-day guide
CNaVT A2 (PTIT) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Bring your identity document
Bring the same valid photo ID you used when registering. The exact ID types accepted and whether a copy is sufficient must be confirmed with your test centre or the organising provider before the exam day.
Bring your registration confirmation and appointment details
Print or save the confirmation email or letter showing your name, exam level (A2), date, start time, and venue address. Some centres ask to see it at reception.
Confirm the exact start time and arrival time
Arrival time is usually earlier than the start time. Check your invitation for the reporting time, and confirm with the provider whether late arrivals can be admitted.
Check the venue and travel route in advance
Do a route check the day before and allow extra time for traffic, public transport disruptions, and finding the right entrance or room. Note the building name and room number if given.
Bring pens and pencils plus an eraser
Bring at least two blue or black pens and a pencil with an eraser. Confirm with the provider whether answer sheets must be completed in pen or pencil and whether correction fluid is allowed.
Leave phones and smart devices switched off and stored
Phones, smartwatches, and other devices are normally not allowed at your desk. Confirm with the provider where they must be stored and whether they may be kept in the room at all.
Bring water and a small snack if permitted
Confirm with the provider whether drinks and food are allowed in the exam room and whether there will be a break long enough to eat.
Check whether a dictionary or reference material is allowed
Do not assume a dictionary is permitted. Ask the provider in advance which materials, if any, may be brought into each part of the exam.
Know the test components and their order
CNaVT A2 (PTIT) assesses practical language skills. Ask the provider or check the official information for the exact components, their order, and the time allowed for each.
Prepare for the speaking component
Speaking tasks may involve interacting with an examiner, another candidate, or a recorded prompt. Confirm with the provider the format, whether you will be paired, and how much preparation time you get.
Plan what to do if you feel unwell
If you are ill before the exam, contact the provider as soon as possible to ask about their policy. Do not assume a refund or a resit will be offered automatically.
Check accessibility or special arrangements
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, confirm well in advance that the arrangement has been approved and will be in place on the day.
Plan the day
Re-read your invitation and confirm the date, reporting time, venue, room, and ID requirements. Check the provider's website or your email for any last-minute change of location or schedule.
Do one or two short practice sessions that mirror the real timing. Focus on the skills you find hardest, especially listening and speaking, and review useful everyday vocabulary and fixed phrases for typical A2 situations such as shopping, travel, appointments, and describing your daily life.
Pack your ID, confirmation, pens, pencils, eraser, and any permitted items in one bag. Check that your ID is valid and that the name matches your registration.
Avoid late-night cramming in the last three days. Regular sleep helps more with listening and speaking performance than one extra late session.
Review format and instructions rather than new material. Rehearse the structure of typical speaking tasks, such as introducing yourself, asking for information, and describing a picture or situation.
Check transport times and any planned engineering works or road closures. Set two alarms and decide what time you will leave home.
Lay out comfortable clothes and your packed bag. Keep your ID and confirmation in a place you cannot forget, such as with your keys.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink water. Avoid heavy meals or too much caffeine if these affect your concentration.
Arrive at the venue with time to spare, allowing for queues at reception and for finding the room. Aim to be there before the reporting time stated in your invitation.
Turn off your phone and any smart device before entering the exam room and store them as instructed by the invigilator.
Listen to and read the instructions for each part. Check how many answers are required, whether there is a penalty for wrong answers, and how much time remains.
Do not spend too long on one question. If a task is difficult, move on and return to it if time allows. Keep an eye on the clock or the time announced by the invigilator.
Follow all instructions about starting, stopping, handing in papers, and leaving the room. Raise your hand if you have a problem rather than talking to another candidate.
Focus on getting your meaning across clearly. If you do not understand a question, ask the examiner to repeat it in the target language or, if permitted, in simpler words. Keep speaking rather than staying silent.
Write down anything you found difficult while it is fresh. Ask the provider about the results date and how results are issued, and confirm whether a resit is possible if needed.
Rules to check
Bring the same valid photo ID used at registration and present it when asked. The exact accepted ID types and any exceptions must be confirmed with the provider before the exam day.
Arrive by the reporting time given in your invitation. Whether late candidates can be admitted, and under what conditions, is decided by the test centre; confirm this in advance rather than assuming you will be allowed in.
Keep phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices switched off and stored as instructed. Do not keep them on your desk or use them during breaks inside the exam area unless the invigilator explicitly permits it.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not look at another candidate's work. Any suspicion of cheating or impersonation may lead to your result being cancelled; the exact procedure is set by the provider.
Follow the rules on breaks. Ask the invigilator before leaving the room, and expect that you may not be allowed to take your belongings or notes with you. Confirm the break arrangements with the provider.
Use only permitted materials. Do not bring dictionaries, notes, or reference sheets unless the provider has confirmed in writing that they are allowed for that part of the exam.
Understand how the exam is scored before the day. Ask the provider how the components are weighted, what the pass requirement is, and how and when results are issued; do not rely on rumours or older information.
If something goes wrong on the day, such as illness, a room problem, or a technical issue, tell the invigilator immediately and follow up with the provider afterwards. Ask what evidence they require and what deadlines apply.