PAU French II (Aragón) exam-day guide
PAU French II (Aragón) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document (DNI, passport, or NIE)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The identity you present must match the name on your registration. If you have any doubt about which document is accepted for your call, confirm with the provider before the exam day.
Exam call/sede confirmation and timetable
Check the official PAU (Aragón) calendar and your assigned centre and room. Sessions usually start in the morning, but arrival times and access rules vary by centre, so confirm the exact call time with the provider.
Printed or downloaded exam permit/registration proof
Some centres ask to see proof of registration or the enrolment receipt. Carry it in printed form as a backup even if you have it on your phone. Confirm with the provider whether it is required.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Written answers must be legible and in ink. Bring spares; pencil is normally reserved for multiple-choice answer sheets or diagrams, and the exact rule should be confirmed with the provider.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for rough work and for any machine-read answer sheet. Keep rough work clearly separated from final answers.
Clear water bottle with no label
Many centres allow water if the label is removed, but this is centre-specific. Confirm with the provider and follow invigilator instructions.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Exam rooms do not always have a visible clock. A simple analogue or digital watch without connectivity is the safe option; smartwatches are normally prohibited.
No phone, smartwatch, or earbuds at your desk
Switch devices off and leave them in the place the invigilator indicates, usually a bag at the back or outside the room. Keeping a device on your person during the test can be treated as misconduct.
Review the French II paper structure and timing
Know in advance how many parts the Aragón French II paper has, the marks per part, and the suggested time. Confirm the current structure and duration with the provider or the official model papers.
Prepare your written-expression toolkit
Have ready a small set of connectors, tense patterns, and a reliable paragraph plan (introduction, development, conclusion) so you do not improvise structure under time pressure.
Plan your journey and arrive early
Aim to be at the centre well before the call time, allowing for transport delays and the access/ID check. Confirm the centre's door-opening policy with the provider.
Check accessibility or special arrangements in advance
If you need adapted conditions, extra time, or a separate room, these must be requested through the official channel before the exam. Confirm deadlines and status with the provider; do not assume they are automatic.
Plan the day
Confirm the exact date, session, centre address, room, and call time from your official registration. Re-read the paper structure and marking criteria for French II: comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and written expression. Do one timed full paper under exam conditions and mark it honestly, noting which section loses you the most marks.
Build a one-page revision sheet: the tenses you most often get wrong, agreement rules, a list of connectors, and 10–15 useful structures for opinion and argument. Revise vocabulary by theme rather than in alphabetical lists, and practise transforming sentences rather than only reading them.
Do light revision only: reread your one-page sheet and a couple of model answers. Do not start new topics. Prepare your bag with ID, pens, pencil, eraser, water, and confirmation documents. Check transport times and set two alarms. Sleep a full night; fatigue costs more marks than one extra hour of study.
Eat properly and arrive early. Leave phones and smart devices switched off and stored as instructed. Before the paper is handed out, breathe and remind yourself of your time allocation per section. Read all instructions and the mark allocation before writing anything.
Read the whole paper quickly, note the marks for each part, and decide the order in which you will answer. Start with the section you handle most confidently to secure marks, but do not let one section overrun its allotted time.
For reading tasks, locate the answer in the text and quote or paraphrase precisely; answer in the language and length the question asks for. For grammar and vocabulary items, check agreement, tense, and word order before moving on. Leave nothing blank if there is no penalty for guessing, but confirm the scoring rule with the provider.
Spend two or three minutes planning: topic sentences, connectors, and the tenses you will use. Write clearly, respect the required word count and register, and reserve five minutes to check verb endings, agreements, accents, and spelling. Cross out neatly rather than scribbling.
Check that your name and details are on every sheet, that you have answered every required item, and that your numbering matches the question paper. Make sure no device is on your person. Hand in all materials as instructed and do not leave until the invigilator dismisses you.
Rules to check
Bring the original identity document that matches your registration; photocopies and expired documents may be refused. If your situation is unusual, confirm with the provider in advance.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times, including where to leave bags and devices and when you may enter or leave the room.
Phones, smartwatches, and any connected device must be switched off and stored away from your desk. Possession during the test may be treated as academic misconduct.
Write final answers in the format the paper requires (ink for written answers, pencil only where indicated). Confirm the exact materials rule with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not take exam materials out of the room unless the invigilator authorises it.
If you need to leave the room for a genuine emergency, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator; leaving without permission may end your exam. The policy on breaks and readmission is centre-specific, so confirm with the provider.
Marks are awarded for accuracy, appropriateness, and coherence, and errors in grammar or spelling may reduce your score. Read the mark allocation on the paper and confirm the scoring criteria with the provider.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a problem with conditions, tell the invigilator immediately and follow the official review or appeal procedure published by the provider.