JQCV B2 (Grau Mitjà) exam-day guide
JQCV B2 (Grau Mitjà) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the original document (DNI, passport, or residence card) with a photo and signature. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a photocopy is valid; the name must match the registration exactly.
Exam admission document / registration confirmation
Print or save the confirmation email or admission slip if the provider issues one. Confirm with the provider whether it must be printed or can be shown on a phone.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Most written papers are completed by hand. Bring two working pens of the same colour plus a spare; check that they write smoothly before the day. Confirm with the provider whether pencil is permitted for any section.
Pencil and eraser
Useful if any answer sheet requires pencil shading or if you want to plan written work. Confirm with the provider whether pencil is allowed on the answer sheet.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Exam rooms do not always have a visible clock. A simple analogue or digital watch without connectivity helps you pace yourself. Smartwatches are normally prohibited; confirm with the provider.
Clear water bottle
Stay hydrated, especially for the oral test. Labels may need to be removed; confirm with the provider whether drinks are allowed at the desk.
Location, room, and arrival time confirmed
Check the venue address, building entrance, room number, and reporting time on the admission document. Plan to arrive well before the reporting time; confirm with the provider how early doors open and what happens if you are late.
Travel plan and backup
Check public transport schedules, strikes, and parking options the day before. Have a backup route and allow extra time for traffic or access-control queues.
Phones and smart devices switched off and stored
Switch off mobile phones, smartwatches, and any other connected device before entering the room and store them as instructed. Confirm with the provider where devices must be left.
No unauthorised materials
Leave notes, textbooks, dictionaries, and electronic aids at home unless the provider explicitly permits a specific item. Confirm with the provider whether a monolingual dictionary is allowed in any paper.
Oral test preparation
If the oral test is on the same day, know your assigned time and waiting area. Bring nothing into the preparation room except what the provider allows; confirm with the provider what materials are provided.
Access and special arrangements confirmed
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, confirm in writing with the provider well before the exam that the arrangement is approved and will be in place.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam guide and the admission document. Confirm the date, reporting time, venue, room, and the exact papers you are sitting. Check the provider's website for last-minute changes. Gather your ID, pens, pencil, eraser, and watch in one place. Do one timed practice task per paper rather than learning new material, and review your own error patterns. Protect your sleep: shift bedtime earlier rather than cramming.
Confirm your travel route and check transport schedules, strikes, and weather. Prepare clothes and a bag with ID, pens, pencil, eraser, water, and any permitted materials. Re-read the conduct rules: device storage, late arrival, and what is banned. Do a light review of formats and timing only; no new topics. Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy caffeine in the evening, and go to bed at a reasonable hour. Set two alarms.
Eat a proper breakfast and drink water. Re-check the admission document for the reporting time and room. Leave earlier than the route suggests. At the venue, switch off your phone and smartwatch before entering the room, follow staff instructions, and place your ID on the desk as directed. Use the washroom before the paper starts. Once seated, read the front-page instructions, check the time allowed, and note the start and finish times on your question paper.
Read all instructions and check the number of questions and the marks for each. Allocate time per section and keep to it; leave a few minutes at the end to check. Answer the easiest questions first if that helps your confidence, but make sure every required question is attempted. For writing tasks, plan briefly, watch the word limit, and leave time to proofread. For listening, read the questions before each recording starts and write answers as you listen. If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and follow the invigilator; confirm with the provider whether toilet breaks are allowed during the paper. Stop writing immediately when time is called.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID specified by the provider. The name must match your registration; if it does not, contact the provider before the exam day. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Arrive at the reporting time stated on your admission document. Late arrival may mean you are not admitted or are given no extra time; confirm with the provider what the cut-off is and whether any extra time is granted.
Switch off all mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices before entering the exam room and store them where instructed. Do not keep them on your person or at your desk.
Bring only permitted items to the desk. Notes, textbooks, dictionaries, and electronic aids are normally prohibited unless the provider explicitly allows a specific item for a specific paper; confirm with the provider in advance.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Do not communicate with other candidates, look at others' papers, or pass anything during the exam. Raise your hand if you need assistance.
If you must leave the room, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator. Confirm with the provider whether toilet breaks are allowed during the paper and whether you will be escorted or timed.
Stop writing immediately when the invigilator announces the end of the paper. Continue only if you are told to. Hand in all materials as instructed before leaving.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider. Ask the provider for the current weighting of papers, the minimum score for the Grau Mitjà, and the resit policy; do not rely on second-hand information.