Bremen Abitur English exam-day guide
Bremen Abitur English · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Personal ID document
Bring an official photo ID (Personalausweis or passport). Confirm with your school which document is accepted and whether a copy is sufficient, as rules are set locally.
Admission letter or invitation from the school
Carry the written invitation or registration confirmation listing your exam subjects, rooms and times. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Timetable and room plan
Note the exact start time, room and any separate preparation or listening rooms for each written and oral component. Arrive early; late entry rules vary, so confirm with the provider.
Permitted dictionaries and reference materials
Check which monolingual or bilingual dictionaries are allowed for each subject and whether they must be unmarked. Confirm the exact list with your teacher or the provider.
Permitted calculator or tools (if applicable)
For subjects such as Mathematics or Sciences, confirm the approved model and whether it must be cleared of stored data. Do not assume; ask the provider.
Black or blue pens, pencils, eraser, ruler
Bring spare pens and a pencil for annotations or diagrams. Some subjects require specific colours or ink; confirm locally.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Many exam rooms lack a visible clock, and phones are usually not permitted on the desk. Confirm whether watches are allowed in your room.
Water and a small snack
Bring a clear bottle without a label if the school requires it. Confirm whether food and drink are allowed in the exam room.
No phone, smartwatch or other electronic devices at the desk
Switch devices off and hand them in or store them as instructed. Possession at the desk may be treated as an irregularity; confirm the exact rule with the provider.
Read the official instructions for each paper
Before the exam, read the cover sheet rules on time, choice of tasks and materials. These are binding and vary by subject and school.
Plan your route and arrival buffer
Check transport and aim to arrive well before the start. Confirm with the provider how much earlier you should be present.
Know the procedure for illness or absence
If you fall ill, contact the school immediately and obtain a medical certificate as required. Confirm the exact deadline and form with the provider.
Plan the day
Review your subject-specific summaries and task formats rather than starting new topics. Re-read the official instructions for each paper, confirm room, time and permitted materials, and prepare your bag. Protect your sleep schedule.
Do a light review of key structures, vocabulary and method steps for each subject. Pack your ID, invitation, pens, permitted dictionaries or calculator, water and watch. Check transport and set an early alarm. Avoid intensive cramming late at night.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive early, and keep your phone switched off and stored away. Read the cover sheet carefully, note the time available and the number of tasks, and plan how to divide it. If something is unclear, ask the invigilator before you start.
Read all task options before choosing. Allocate time for planning, writing and checking, and keep an eye on the clock. For language papers, plan your structure, use linking words and leave time to proofread grammar and spelling. Write legibly and number your answers clearly. If time runs short, finish the task you started rather than opening a new one.
Rules to check
Bring official photo ID and your invitation; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether copies are sufficient.
Electronic devices such as phones and smartwatches must be switched off and stored as instructed; possession at the desk may be treated as an irregularity. Confirm the exact rule with the provider.
Only permitted materials may be used. Confirm with the provider which dictionaries, calculators or reference sheets are allowed in each subject.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on seating, start and end times, and the collection of papers. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam.
Breaks and leaving the room are usually regulated; confirm with the provider whether and how you may leave temporarily.
If you are ill or cannot attend, notify the school immediately and provide a medical certificate as required. Confirm deadlines and procedures with the provider.
Scoring and grading follow the applicable state and school regulations. Confirm with the provider how written and oral components are weighted in your subject combination.
If you believe an irregularity occurred, raise it with the invigilator at the time and confirm the appeals procedure with the provider afterwards.