ICC 64 exam-day guide
ICC 64 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital image.
Appointment confirmation and candidate number
Have the confirmation email, booking reference, and any candidate or eligibility number printed or saved offline. If your provider issues an admission document, confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Test-centre address, route, and arrival time
Reconfirm the venue address and the reporting time shortly before the exam, since rooms and entrances can change. Plan to arrive ahead of the reporting time and identify backup transport; confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled.
Permitted calculator or reference materials
Check the current candidate handbook for the exact calculator model or function restrictions and for any permitted reference sheets. If the policy is unclear, confirm with the provider in writing before exam day and assume nothing is allowed until confirmed.
Storage plan for personal items
Expect phones, smart watches, notes, and bags to be stored away from the desk or prohibited entirely. Confirm with the provider what storage is available and leave valuables at home.
Break and refreshment plan
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled, whether they count against your time, and whether water or snacks are allowed at the desk. Plan hydration and a light meal around the actual session length.
Rest and travel logistics for the final night
Protect sleep in the last 48 hours, avoid new material the night before, and set two alarms. If travelling, confirm accommodation and a realistic departure time.
Review plan for weak syllabus areas only
In the final days, revisit a short list of known weak topics and formula or definition summaries. Do not start new textbooks or question sets you cannot finish.
Scratch-paper and rough-work habits
Confirm with the provider what writing materials are supplied or permitted. Practise showing working clearly so you can check answers if rough paper is provided.
Timing strategy rehearsed under exam conditions
Know your target pace per section or question and your plan for flagging and returning to hard items. Rehearse this on at least one full timed paper before exam day.
Access arrangements confirmed in advance
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, confirm with the provider that approval is in place and what evidence you must bring. Requests are usually not granted on the day.
Emergency contact and provider helpline
Save the provider's candidate services number and your emergency contact offline in case of travel disruption or illness. Confirm with the provider how same-day problems should be reported.
Plan the day
Stop broad revision. Produce a one-page summary of formulas, definitions, and recurring error patterns, then spend remaining study time only on that sheet and on flagged weak topics. Complete one timed section to check pacing rather than to learn new content.
Reconfirm logistics: venue address, reporting time, ID requirements, permitted calculator and materials, and any access arrangements. Raise any unresolved question with the provider now, not on the day.
Do a light review of the summary sheet and one mixed set of questions under time. Then stop heavy practice and protect sleep. Avoid comparing preparation with other candidates.
Pack the ID, confirmation documents, permitted calculator and materials, and any allowed refreshments. Check transport times and set alarms. Read the candidate handbook rules once, including conduct and scoring, so nothing on the day is a surprise.
Keep the evening calm: a familiar meal, no new topics, no late-night cramming. A short walk and a normal bedtime are more useful than another mock paper.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive early, and skim only your summary sheet. Hand over prohibited items at the storage point, keep your ID accessible, and follow staff instructions for seating and starting.
Read the instructions and check the number of questions and time allowed before starting. Work at your rehearsed pace, answer easier items first if that suits your strategy, and flag rather than stall on hard questions.
Show working where rough paper is allowed, check units and question wording before committing an answer, and reserve the final minutes for flagged items and a check that nothing is unanswered. If equipment fails or you feel unwell, attract the invigilator immediately.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, but do not attempt to reconstruct questions to share. Confirm with the provider how and when results are released and what the resit policy is.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid identification matching your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if ID is missing or expired; do not assume a alternative will be accepted on the day.
Follow all invigilator instructions on seating, starting and stopping, and leaving the room. Talking, passing materials, or continuing to write after time is called may lead to invalidation of your result.
Keep phones, smart watches, notes, and unauthorised materials stored as directed. Possession of a prohibited device at the desk is commonly treated as misconduct even if it is switched off, so confirm with the provider where such items must be left.
Use only the calculator and reference materials permitted by the current candidate handbook. If the permitted list is not explicit, confirm with the provider before the exam and plan to manage without the item.
Breaks are governed by provider policy: confirm in advance whether breaks are scheduled, whether they pause your time, and whether you may leave the room. Unsupervised or extra breaks are usually not allowed.
Report illness, equipment failure, or disruption to the invigilator at the time and ask for it to be recorded. Confirm with the provider the deadline and evidence required for any special consideration claim, since claims made later may be refused.
Understand the scoring and pass standard before you sit: confirm with the provider whether results are scaled, how sections are weighted, and when results are issued. Do not rely on unofficial pass-mark figures.
Do not share, reproduce, or discuss live exam content afterwards. Candidate agreements typically prohibit disclosing questions, and breaches can affect your result and future eligibility.