JQCV C2 (Grau Superior) exam-day guide
JQCV C2 (Grau Superior) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (DNI, passport, or residence card)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The name must match your registration exactly. If your ID is expired or your name differs slightly from the registration, confirm with the provider before exam day whether it will be accepted.
Exam admission document or registration confirmation
Print or download whatever the provider issues confirming your registration, session time, and venue. Some centres ask to see it at the door. Confirm with the provider which format (paper or digital) they require.
Know the exact venue and arrival time
Check the address, building, and room on your admission document, and plan to arrive with margin. Confirm with the provider how early candidates should be present and what happens if you arrive after the session has started.
Pen(s) and pencil(s)
Bring at least two blue or black ballpoint pens and a pencil with an eraser in case answer sheets require either. Do not rely on the centre supplying stationery.
Watch or silent timekeeper
Some rooms have no visible clock. A simple analogue or silent digital watch helps you pace sections. Confirm with the provider whether smartwatches or phones are allowed at all - usually they are not.
Phone switched off and stored
Switch devices fully off before entering the room and keep them out of reach as instructed. An alarm going off mid-exam is a common cause of invalidation.
Water and a light snack for after the session
Stay hydrated, but check the provider's rules on drinks at the desk. Keep snacks for the break or afterwards rather than on the table.
No notes, books, or study material in the room
Leave revision notes, flashcards, and annotated summaries outside the exam room. Bringing written material to the desk can be treated as misconduct even if unused.
Confirm the format and duration of each part
Know in advance whether the paper includes listening comprehension, a written production section, or an oral interview, and how long each lasts. Confirm with the provider the exact structure and timing for your session.
Confirm the pass criteria and weighting
Ask the provider or check the official programme for how each part is scored and whether there is a minimum per section. Do not rely on forum claims about pass marks.
Plan your journey and a backup route
Check transport disruptions the day before and identify an alternative route. Aim to be near the venue well before the doors open.
Rest and a normal breakfast
Sleep and a routine meal matter more than last-minute cramming. Avoid trying to learn new material on the morning of the exam.
Plan the day
Stop expanding your syllabus. Review your own summary sheets, error log, and the formats of each task. Do one full timed mock under realistic conditions, then spend the remaining time fixing the two or three weakest areas rather than everything. Re-read the official programme and the provider's instructions so nothing about the session surprises you. Prepare your ID, admission document, and stationery in one bag now, and check the venue address and travel time.
Do light review only: skim structures, connectors, and typical task instructions. Practise the oral or written production format briefly if your exam includes one, speaking or writing aloud for a few minutes. Lay out clothes, ID, admission document, pens, and watch by the door. Check transport and weather. Set two alarms. Go to bed at a normal hour - a late cramming session costs more than it gains.
Eat a normal breakfast and avoid heavy caffeine if you are already anxious. Leave earlier than you think you need to. Arrive at the venue with time to spare, find the room, and use the waiting time for calm breathing, not for reading new material. Switch your phone off before you enter the room and follow staff instructions on where to leave bags.
Read the instructions for each part before starting and note the marks and suggested time. Do the easiest tasks first to bank marks, then return to harder ones. Watch the clock at fixed checkpoints rather than constantly. If a section has a word limit, respect it - going over can lose marks. Leave a few minutes at the end to check that every answer is transferred to the answer sheet and that your details are filled in correctly. If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and wait for an invigilator.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID that matches your registration. If your document is expired, damaged, or the name differs from your registration, confirm with the provider in advance how to proceed - do not assume you will be admitted.
Arrive at the time stated on your admission document. Confirm with the provider what happens to candidates who arrive late; access after the session has begun may be refused and is not something the invigilator can negotiate.
Switch off phones and any other devices before entering the exam room and store them as instructed. Do not keep them on your person or at the desk.
Bring only permitted items to the desk: ID, admission document, pens, pencils, eraser, and a simple watch. Leave bags, notes, books, and smart devices where staff direct. Confirm with the provider which aids, such as dictionaries or calculators, if any, are permitted for your level and paper.
Do not communicate with other candidates once the session has started, and do not look at another candidate's paper. Any suspected irregularity is reported to the provider and can lead to invalidation of the whole exam.
If you need to leave the room for any reason, raise your hand and wait for an invigilator to accompany or authorise you. Confirm with the provider in advance whether comfort breaks are allowed during your session.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on timing, starting and stopping, and collecting papers. Stop writing immediately when told; continuing after time is called can be penalised.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider and the official programme. Ask the provider directly about weighting, minimum marks per part, and results dates rather than relying on second-hand information.