DELTA Module Three exam-day guide
DELTA Module Three · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission notice / appointment confirmation
Cambridge English exams are usually administered through an authorised centre, and DELTA Module Three is assessed by a written assignment rather than a fixed written paper at many centres. Print or save whatever your centre sent confirming dates, submission method and any candidate number. Confirm with the provider exactly what document they require you to bring or upload.
Valid photo ID
Bring the original ID document whose details match your entry (passport or national ID are the usual accepted forms). Check the name spelling against your entry confirmation; a mismatch can delay admission. Which IDs are accepted is centre-specific, so confirm with the provider.
Candidate number and centre number
Write these on a sticky note or save them offline. You will need them on any cover sheet, script or upload portal. If you have not received them, ask your centre before the final week.
Your assignment and any required cover sheet
If your centre requires a hard-copy submission, print the assignment with the cover sheet and page numbers, and keep a PDF backup on a device and in cloud storage. If submission is electronic, test the upload link or email address in advance.
Your own clean copy of the assignment text
Keep a personal copy for your records and in case of technical failure. Do not rely on a single file on a single device.
Reference list and in-text citation check
Verify that every source cited in the text appears in the reference list and vice versa, and that the referencing style is consistent. This is one of the most common avoidable losses on Module Three.
Word count statement
Record the word count as your centre requires, excluding or including references and appendices according to their instructions. Confirm the exact convention with the provider; conventions differ between centres and assignment versions.
Pen, pencil and eraser
If any part of your assessment is handwritten or you must complete a cover sheet by hand, bring black or blue pens and a pencil. Do not assume stationery is supplied.
Water and a light snack
Permitted in many venues but not all, and usually not at the desk during a formal written paper. Confirm with the provider what is allowed into the room.
Travel plan and arrival time
Plan to arrive well before any scheduled session, with a backup route. Venue access rules and arrival times are set by the centre, so confirm with the provider.
Contact number for the centre
Save the exams office phone number and email so you can report a problem immediately if you are delayed or a submission fails.
Backup of drafts and research notes
Keep your planning notes, lesson materials and diagnostic data in one folder. They are useful if you are asked to verify authorship or if you need to revise before a resubmission window.
Plan the day
Stop drafting new content and move to verification. Read the assignment brief and the assessment criteria one more time and map each section of your work to the criteria: the rationale for the chosen focus, the diagnostic evidence, the design of the materials or procedure, and the justification and evaluation. Check that the assignment answers the specific question set by your centre rather than a generic version of the topic. Complete a reference audit: every in-text citation has a full entry, every entry is cited, and the style is consistent. Check the word count and trim rather than pad. Confirm submission mechanics: file format, naming convention, upload portal or email address, and deadline time zone. If anything about format or deadline is unclear, confirm with the provider now, not on the day.
Do a final read-through for coherence and accuracy. Check that claims about your learners, your teaching context and your materials are consistent throughout, and that any data you cite (test scores, error counts, observation notes) matches your records. Verify that you have not included identifiable learner information where anonymity is required, and that you have acknowledged any material adapted from published sources. Prepare the submission package: final file, cover sheet, word count, reference list, appendices. Test opening the file on a second device. Sleep, eat properly and avoid last-minute major rewrites; late structural changes usually introduce errors. Reconfirm the venue, arrival time or upload deadline with the provider.
Eat before you travel and arrive early. Re-read your own summary of the assignment focus and your main justifications so you can answer any viva or clarification questions if your centre uses them. If you are submitting electronically, upload early in the day, keep the confirmation receipt or screenshot, and do not make further edits after uploading unless the portal allows and you have time to re-verify. If you are attending in person, bring ID, candidate number and your printed copy. If a technical problem occurs, contact the centre immediately and keep evidence of the error.
Follow the centre's instructions precisely. If there is a supervised session, read all instructions before starting, note the time available and allocate it to checking rather than to writing new content. Answer the question that was set. If you are asked to explain your choices, link your decisions explicitly to evidence about your learners and to published principles, and acknowledge the limits of your evidence honestly. Do not communicate with other candidates about the content during any supervised period. If something is unclear, ask the invigilator or centre staff; asking about procedure is not a penalty.
Rules to check
Bring original photo ID matching your entry details. Accepted documents and any additional identification requirements are set by the centre, so confirm with the provider before the day.
Know and follow your centre's rules on what may be taken into the assessment room. Phones, smart watches and notes are commonly restricted during supervised sessions; confirm the specific list with the provider.
Submit or sit the assessment yourself. All work must be your own, and any borrowed ideas, materials or data must be properly acknowledged. Do not share your assignment content with other candidates.
Respect confidentiality. Do not include information that identifies learners or colleagues unless you have followed your institution's and centre's requirements for consent and anonymisation.
Observe the deadline exactly as specified, including the time zone. Late submission handling is a centre decision, so confirm with the provider rather than assuming a grace period.
If you need a break, accommodation or adjusted arrangements, request them well in advance. Access arrangements and break rules are centre-specific; confirm with the provider.
Keep records of your submission: confirmation email, receipt or screenshot, and a copy of the final file. These are your evidence if a technical dispute arises.
Understand how the assignment is scored before you write. Module Three is assessed against published criteria, and marks depend on the quality of justification and reflection, not only on the materials produced. Confirm the current criteria and any word limits with the provider, as these can change between sessions.