Hiroshima Entrance English exam-day guide
Hiroshima Entrance English · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / 受験票
Print or bring the ticket issued for your sitting and keep it in the same folder as your ID. If your ticket has not arrived or you applied online, confirm the delivery or download method with the provider (needs_review).
Photo identification
Bring the ID type the provider specifies for your application category. Accepted documents vary by route (school recommendation, self-application, overseas applicant), so confirm the exact list with the provider (needs_review).
Writing implements
Bring several sharpened pencils or a reliable pen plus an eraser, matching the answer-sheet format your provider states. Confirm whether answers are marked with pencil or pen (needs_review).
Watch (non-smart)
A simple analogue or digital watch without communication functions is useful because room clocks may be absent or hard to see. Smartwatches and phones are normally not allowed at the desk.
No electronics at the desk
Switch off and stow phones, smartwatches, earbuds and any wearable device as instructed. Even a silent alarm can be treated as a conduct issue.
Footwear and clothing for a cold room
Halls are often unheated or lightly heated in winter sittings. Wear layers you can remove and shoes you can slip off if the room requires it, and confirm any dress code with the provider (needs_review).
Lunch and water
Bring a compact lunch and a drink if breaks are scheduled; campus shops may be crowded or closed. Confirm whether eating is permitted in the hall or only in designated areas (needs_review).
Route and arrival time
Check the campus location and gate on your ticket, not just the university name, since some institutions run sittings at more than one site. Aim to arrive well before the stated reporting time.
English listening preparation
If the paper includes a listening section, confirm in advance whether audio is played through speakers or personal receivers and whether you may bring your own device (needs_review).
Review the answer-sheet instructions
Practise filling in the candidate number and marking format before the day, because mis-marked sheets are usually not corrected after collection.
Read the current year's application guide
Rules on calculators, dictionaries, mobile phones and late entry change between years. Use the guide for your own application year and ask the provider about anything unclear.
Plan the day
Re-read the application guide and admission ticket, and write down the reporting time, gate and room. Confirm transport timetables, including any disruption notices, and decide your departure time with a buffer for delays.
Do light, targeted review only: reread your own error notes on reading, grammar and vocabulary, and skim a few past-paper formats. Avoid starting new material or long mock tests that could dent confidence.
Prepare the bag and lay out the admission ticket, ID, pens or pencils, eraser and watch together. Check that no device with communication functions is in the bag you will carry to the desk.
Confirm the venue one more time and check the weather forecast for snow or rain, which can slow travel in the Hiroshima area. Set two alarms and tell someone your departure plan.
Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy caffeine late in the day, and sleep at your usual time. Cramming overnight costs more in concentration than it gains in marks.
Do a short timed warm-up of one reading passage and one listening task, then stop. Finish packing and place the bag by the door.
Eat breakfast, dress in layers, and leave with enough margin to arrive at the gate 20 to 30 minutes before the reporting time. Carry the admission ticket and ID in your hand, not deep in the bag.
At the venue, follow staff directions, use the toilet before entering the hall, and switch off all devices before you sit down. Put only permitted items on the desk.
Fill in the candidate number and sheet details first, then read the instructions for each section. Allocate time per section and leave a few minutes to transfer answers and check that no item is left blank.
If a question stalls you, mark it and move on; return only after the rest of the section is done. For listening, read the options ahead of the audio and keep pace with the recording rather than replaying in your head.
If you feel unwell or need to leave, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator rather than leaving alone. Note the time signals given and stop writing immediately when told.
Do not compare answers in detail at the gate or post them online, and keep your admission ticket and any candidate documents safe for later stages such as interviews or document submission.
Rules to check
Bring the admission ticket and the ID specified for your application category, and place them on the desk if instructed. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before the day rather than assuming.
Enter only at the times stated on your ticket. Late entry, early departure and re-entry after a break are usually restricted, and the exact limits differ by venue, so confirm with the provider.
Keep phones, smartwatches, earbuds and other communication or recording devices switched off and stored as directed. Using or even holding such a device during the test is commonly treated as a conduct violation.
Do not bring dictionaries, notes, calculators or any aid unless the current application guide explicitly permits them for that section. Ask the provider if the guide is ambiguous.
Follow invigilator instructions on starting, stopping and answer-sheet handling. Writing after the stop signal or continuing during collection can lead to invalidation of your paper.
Breaks, if any, are announced by staff; remain in designated areas and return before the stated time. Confirm the break schedule and permitted areas with the provider (needs_review).
Scoring and section weighting are set by the provider and may change between years. Read the current guide for how results are used in selection, and do not rely on older accounts of the format.
Raise a hand for illness, equipment problems or a need to leave the room. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and report any irregularity to staff after the sitting.