LANTITE Literacy exam-day guide
LANTITE Literacy · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the original current photo ID that matches the name on your registration (commonly a passport or driver licence). Acceptable ID types and name-matching rules vary by test centre and provider - confirm the exact list with your test administrator before test day.
Admission or registration confirmation
Have your booking confirmation or admission details available, printed or on your phone, so you can locate your session and candidate number quickly. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Know your test location and travel route
Check the venue address, room, and arrival time on your confirmation. Do a route check (transport, parking, walking time) the day before so you are not navigating under time pressure on the morning.
Arrival time and late-entry policy
Plan to arrive with a comfortable buffer before the stated reporting time. Late-arrival and refusal-of-entry rules are set by the provider - confirm the cut-off and whether you would forfeit your fee.
Approved stationery and permitted items
Bring only what the provider permits (for example pens or pencils if specified). Items such as phones, smart watches, notes, and bags are usually restricted in the testing room - confirm the permitted-items list and where belongings are stored.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Stay hydrated and bring a small snack if the session is long, but check whether food and drink are allowed at your desk or only during scheduled breaks. Do not rely on being able to buy anything on site.
Personal timing strategy
Decide in advance how you will allocate time across reading and writing tasks, and how you will handle a question that stalls you. Practise the timing on at least one full-length practice set before test day.
Accessibility or special arrangements
If you need adjustments (extra time, separate room, assistive technology), confirm they have been approved and are recorded for your session. Arrange this well before the test; last-minute requests may not be accommodated.
Rest and health the night before
Protect sleep in the final nights rather than cramming. If you are unwell, check the provider's policy on illness, rescheduling, and medical evidence before deciding to attend.
Backup plan for disruption
Save the provider's contact details and note what to do if transport fails or the venue changes. Confirm with the provider how rescheduling or refunds are handled for circumstances outside your control.
Plan the day
Shift from learning new content to consolidating skills. Do one or two timed practice sets under realistic conditions, review your errors by type (for example misreading the question, running out of time, weak grammar in the writing task), and stop adding new study material. Check your ID is current and matches your registered name, and re-read your booking confirmation for venue, time, and permitted items.
Plan the journey: confirm transport times, parking, and a realistic arrival buffer. Decide what you will wear and pack your bag early with ID, confirmation, and any permitted stationery. If you have special arrangements, confirm they are recorded for your session.
Do a light review only: skim your own error notes, re-read the task instructions for the reading and writing sections, and rehearse your time allocation. Avoid a full mock this late. Set an alarm, charge your phone, prepare food and clothes, and go to bed at a normal time. Confirm the reporting time one last time.
Eat a proper breakfast and arrive at the venue with your buffer intact. Re-check you have your ID and confirmation before leaving. Once seated, follow the supervisor's instructions exactly, check that your workstation or materials are as expected, and raise your hand if anything is wrong rather than fixing it yourself.
Skim the passage or question set first to see what is being asked, then read with purpose. Answer the question actually asked, watch for qualifiers such as 'not' and 'except', and return to the text to verify rather than relying on memory. If a question stalls you, mark it and move on; come back with remaining time.
Spend a minute planning structure and audience before drafting, write in complete sentences with clear paragraphing, and reserve time to proofread for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Keep to the required text type, purpose, and audience, and check any stated length guidance. Proofreading is usually where the cheapest marks are saved or lost.
Keep an eye on the clock and protect a final block for checking answers and proofreading. Do not leave questions blank unless the format penalises wrong answers - confirm the scoring rule with the provider beforehand. If you need to leave for a break, follow the supervisor's procedure for signing out and back in.
Note what felt difficult while it is fresh, and check the provider's stated timeframe and process for results and any resit options. Do not discuss or share test content with others in a way that breaches the provider's rules.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID specified by your provider and ensure the name matches your registration. If your ID is expired, damaged, or in a different name, contact the provider before test day - do not assume it will be accepted.
Arrive by the reporting time. Late entry, refusal of entry, and whether a fee is forfeited are provider policies; confirm the exact cut-off and consequences in advance rather than relying on the morning staff to be flexible.
Follow all supervisor instructions about permitted items, phones, smart watches, and bags. Devices are typically required to be switched off and stored away from your desk; keeping one on your person can be treated as misconduct.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, do not look at others' work, and do not attempt to access notes or unauthorised materials. Breaches can lead to invalidation of your result.
Breaks and toilet access are controlled by the supervisor and may be limited or accompanied. Confirm the break arrangements for your session beforehand, and expect that test time may keep running during an unscheduled absence.
Understand how your test is scored before you sit it: confirm whether wrong answers are penalised, how the reading and writing sections are weighted, and what the pass requirement is. These details are set by the provider - check the official information rather than second-hand accounts.
If you are unwell or a disruption occurs, notify the provider as soon as possible and ask about rescheduling, refunds, or special consideration. Do not simply fail to attend without contacting them, as outcomes depend on their policy.
Do not reproduce, share, or publish test content. Treat all materials as confidential and check the provider's rules on discussing the test afterwards.