Valencian Community PAU French II exam-day guide
Valencian Community PAU French II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document
Bring the original DNI, passport, or residence card that matches your enrolment. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a photocopy is ever valid; do not assume a driving licence is enough.
Exam admission slip / enrolment proof
Print or download whatever the university or Conselleria issues as proof of registration for the PAU. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital version on your phone is accepted.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Write with blue or black ink. Bring spares. Confirm with the provider whether pencil is allowed for diagrams or rough work; rough work is normally not graded.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for rough drafts and for any diagram or table. Keep them in a clear pencil case if transparent cases are required; confirm with the provider.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Exam rooms may not have a visible clock, and phones are usually not allowed on the desk. A simple analogue or digital watch helps you manage the 90-minute paper.
Clear water bottle
Stay hydrated during the exam. Confirm with the provider whether bottles must be transparent and label-free.
Know the exact room, building, and access door
Check your admission slip or the university's PAU website the day before. Campuses are large and rooms can change; confirm with the provider if the information is unclear.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early
Allow time for ID checks, finding the room, and settling in. Late entry rules vary; confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled.
Leave phone and smart devices switched off and stored
Phones, smartwatches, and any wearable with connectivity must be off and out of reach. Confirm with the provider where to leave them; do not keep them in a pocket.
No unauthorised materials on the desk
Notes, books, dictionaries, and electronic translators are not normally allowed in the French exam. Confirm with the provider whether any monolingual or bilingual dictionary is permitted; do not bring one unless explicitly authorised.
Plan your timing for the two parts
The French paper normally combines reading comprehension, grammar/lexis, and a written production. Decide in advance how many minutes you will spend on each section and leave time to copy answers onto the answer sheet.
Review the official instructions for the current year
The structure and weighting of the French II paper can change between calls and years. Read the current model paper and instructions on the official PAU website; confirm with the provider if anything is ambiguous.
Plan the day
Re-read the official instructions and one model paper for French II so you know the exact task types and mark allocation. Make a one-page summary of the grammar and vocabulary areas you will review, and practise a full paper under timed conditions (about 90 minutes). Do not start new topics; consolidate what you already know.
Check your ID is valid and matches your enrolment name. Locate your admission slip and confirm the exam room, building, and start time on the official PAU site. Plan your route and transport, including a backup option.
Do a light review only: reread your summary, practise a short comprehension text and one writing task, and review common grammar traps (verb tenses, agreement, pronouns, false friends). Stop studying early enough to sleep well. Prepare your bag with ID, admission slip, pens, pencil, eraser, watch, and water.
Confirm the room and time once more on the official website, and check the weather and transport disruptions. Set two alarms. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive at the campus at least 30 minutes before the start. Keep your phone switched off and stored away before entering the room. Have your ID and admission slip ready for inspection. Use the waiting time to breathe and glance at your one-page summary, not to learn anything new.
Read the whole paper first and note the mark allocation. Answer the comprehension questions in the order you find easiest, then the grammar/lexis section, then the written production. Write legibly in the language required by each task. Leave 5–10 minutes to check spelling, agreement, tense consistency, and that you have answered every item. If you finish early, review rather than leave.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID document that matches your enrolment and present it when requested. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted; a photocopy or a different document may not be valid.
Phones, smartwatches, and any device with connectivity must be switched off and stored out of reach for the whole exam. Keeping a device on your person can be treated as a serious irregularity; confirm with the provider where devices should be left.
Do not bring or use notes, books, dictionaries, or electronic translators unless the official instructions for the current year explicitly authorise them. If in doubt, confirm with the provider before the exam day.
Write your answers in the space and format required by the paper, using blue or black ink. Rough work is normally not graded; confirm with the provider whether any rough work can be submitted.
Follow the invigilators' instructions at all times. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not turn over the paper or leave your seat until told to do so.
If you need to leave the room temporarily (for example, for health reasons), raise your hand and wait for an invigilator. Confirm with the provider what the rules are for toilet breaks and whether extra time is granted.
The French II paper is normally scored out of 10 and combined with your other PAU subjects according to the current weightings. Confirm the exact weighting and the pass/access rules with your school or the official PAU documentation, as these can change between calls.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or an incident during the exam, report it immediately to the invigilator and follow the official claims procedure. Confirm with the provider how and when to file a formal complaint.