EIKEN Grade Pre-2 Plus exam-day guide
EIKEN Grade Pre-2 Plus · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / examinee number slip
EIKEN applicants normally receive an admission ticket (受験票) with the venue, date, start time, and examinee number. Print it or bring the original as instructed. If you applied through a school or a group, confirm with the provider who holds the ticket and how you receive it.
Photo identification as required
Requirements vary by venue and by whether you registered online or by post. Confirm with the provider which ID is accepted (for example student ID, residence card, passport, or driver's license) and whether a photo is mandatory. Do not assume any single document is accepted.
Writing implements (pencils and eraser)
Multiple-choice sections are answered on a mark-sheet, so bring several sharpened pencils (HB or No. 2 is typical) and a clean eraser. Some venues restrict mechanical pencils or pens; confirm with the provider if you are unsure.
Watch (non-smart, silent)
Many venues have no visible clock, and phones must be off and stored. A simple analog or digital wristwatch with alarms disabled is the safe choice. Smartwatches are normally treated like phones.
Confirmation of venue and arrival time
Check the exact building and room, the nearest station or bus stop, and the reporting time on your ticket. Arrive with margin; late entry is usually refused after the announced cutoff. If the venue is unfamiliar, plan a route and a backup.
No phones or smart devices in use
Turn devices off (not just silent) and put them in your bag before entering the room. Using a phone during the test is normally treated as cheating. Confirm with the provider how devices are collected or stored at your venue.
Lunch, drink, and any medication
The Grade Pre-2 test has a morning and an afternoon block with a break, so bring a light lunch and water if the venue does not provide them. If you need medication or have an accommodation request, confirm the procedure with the provider in advance.
Removal of hats, hoods, and outerwear as instructed
Proctors may ask you to lower hoods or remove caps for identity checks. Dress in layers you can remove easily rather than relying on a hat.
Transportation plan and backup
Check for planned engineering works or weather warnings on the day before. Identify one alternative route in case of delay, and note the venue's contact procedure if you are delayed.
Review of answer-sheet conventions
Before the test, remind yourself how to mark answers (fill the circle fully, erase changes completely, keep within the box). Practice with a sample mark-sheet so the mechanics are automatic on the day.
Interview preparation materials kept at home
The second stage (interview) is separate and only for those who pass the first stage. Do not bring notes into the test room, but have your interview practice plan ready for after the results. Confirm the second-stage schedule with the provider.
Payment and application status confirmed
Verify that your application and fee are complete and that your name and examinee number match your ID. If you applied late or changed your details, confirm with the provider that your registration is valid.
Plan the day
Confirm the venue, reporting time, and route on your admission ticket. Re-read the official test guide for that session so you know the section order and timing. Do one full timed practice run of the reading and listening sections under exam conditions, then review only your error patterns rather than starting new material. Prepare the items on the checklist, including ID and pencils, and put them in one bag. Check the weather and transport notices for the test day.
Stop intensive new study. Review a short list of your recurring mistakes (for example, time management in the long reading passage, or mishearing numbers and dates in listening). Confirm the alarm and departure time, charge nothing you will not bring, and turn off phone notifications. Sleep at your normal time; a full night is worth more than extra vocabulary. Lay out clothes and the bag by the door. If you must travel far, confirm your accommodation and the morning route.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive at the venue with time to spare, aiming to be at the building well before the reporting time. Turn your phone off and stow it before entering the room. Use the restroom before the session begins. Once seated, check that your examinee number and name on the answer sheet are correct, listen carefully to the proctor's instructions, and fill in the mark-sheet circles fully and cleanly. In listening, read the questions ahead when the instructions allow it, and never stop to puzzle over one item; move on and return if time permits.
Follow the announced order and time limits exactly. In the reading and writing sections, watch the clock and leave time to transfer or check answers. In listening, keep pace with the recording and mark your best answer immediately. If you need to leave for an emergency, raise your hand and wait for the proctor. Do not look at other candidates' papers, do not talk, and do not use any device. If you finish early, check your mark-sheet for stray marks and unfilled items rather than leaving the room.
Rules to check
Bring and display the admission ticket and the identification required at your venue. If you are unsure which ID is accepted, confirm with the provider before the test day; being turned away for insufficient ID is usually not appealable.
Arrive by the announced reporting time. Entry after the cutoff is generally refused, and the decision rests with the test administrator. If you are delayed by transport disruption, contact the provider as instructed on your ticket rather than assuming you will be admitted.
Phones and smart devices must be switched off and stored for the entire test. Any use or any sound from a device during the test is normally treated as a serious violation, regardless of intent.
No notes, textbooks, dictionaries, or electronic dictionaries in the test room, and no communication with other candidates during the test or during the break in the room. Follow the proctor's instructions on what may stay on your desk.
Breaks are announced by the proctor. Return to your seat by the stated time; leaving the venue during a break may not be permitted. Confirm the venue's policy on restroom breaks during a section with the provider.
Scoring is based on the answer sheet as submitted. Marks that are ambiguous, outside the box, or not erased may not be counted. Check your name and examinee number before handing in.
Results and the second-stage (interview) procedure are announced by the provider on its schedule. Only candidates who pass the first stage proceed. Confirm all dates, fees, and procedures with the provider; do not rely on secondhand information.
Follow all proctor directions, including identity checks and seating changes. Disruptive behavior or refusal to comply may lead to removal and invalidation of your result. If you believe an error has occurred, ask the provider about the official inquiry procedure after the test.