LGCSE Travel and Tourism (0194) exam-day guide
LGCSE Travel and Tourism (0194) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID (passport or national ID)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The name must match your entry. If you are unsure which ID types your centre accepts, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Statement of entry / admission slip
Check your candidate number, centre number, paper codes and session times against the timetable. Report any discrepancy to your exams officer immediately rather than on the morning of the exam.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (at least two)
Write in dark ink so scans and scripts are legible. Bring spares; do not rely on a single pen.
Pencil, eraser and sharpener
Needed for any multiple-choice answer sheet, diagrams, or map and graph work. Use a pencil for machine-read sheets and a pen for written answers unless instructions say otherwise.
Clear pencil case or transparent pouch
Many centres require see-through storage. If yours does not specify, confirm with the provider.
Small clear ruler and a simple calculator (if permitted for your paper)
Travel and Tourism papers can include data, distance or cost calculations. Check your syllabus and the front of the paper for calculator rules; if unsure, confirm with the provider.
Wristwatch (non-smart, silent)
Rooms may not have a visible clock. Smart watches and any device with communication or storage features are normally prohibited; leave them at home or hand them in.
Clear water bottle with labels removed
Stay hydrated without distracting others. Bottles with printed labels are often refused; confirm your centre's rule if unsure.
Printed revision summary of key terms and case-study facts
One or two sides only, for the final review before you enter the room. It must be left outside the exam hall, not taken to your desk.
Confirmed travel plan and arrival time
Aim to arrive well before the start, allowing for transport delays. Confirm the exact reporting time and room with your centre, as these are set locally.
Layered clothing
Exam halls vary in temperature. Dress in layers you can remove without disturbing others, and avoid noisy jewellery or clinking items.
Knowledge of the paper structure and command words
Re-read the syllabus assessment objectives and the instructions on a past paper so you recognise command words such as describe, explain, evaluate, and justify, and know how many marks each section carries.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics: re-check your statement of entry, room, reporting time and route to the centre. Print or save a copy of the timetable. Confirm with the provider if any detail is unclear, especially permitted equipment.
Do a structured content sweep rather than new learning. Review your notes on the core syllabus areas: the travel and tourism industry and its components, customer service, destinations and attractions, transport, accommodation, tourism impacts, and sustainable tourism. Flag the two or three topics you understand least.
Practise under timed conditions. Complete one full past paper or specimen paper in the official duration without notes, then mark it against the mark scheme. Note where you lost marks: misread command words, missing development, or weak case-study examples.
Build a one-page case-study sheet. List specific destinations, types of tourism (for example, package holidays, business travel, ecotourism, events) and real examples you can use to support longer answers. Specific examples earn more than vague generalisations.
Do a light review only: key definitions, tourism models and classifications, and your case-study sheet. Stop studying in the evening. Cramming new material now tends to displace what you already know.
Pack your bag using the checklist above. Lay out ID, pens, pencil, calculator and water the night before so the morning is calm.
Set two alarms, eat a normal meal, and aim for a full night's sleep. Avoid last-minute group chats about topics you have not covered; they raise anxiety without adding marks.
Eat breakfast and arrive at the centre with time to spare. Leave phones and smart devices switched off and stored as instructed, not in your pocket.
Skim only your one-page summary outside the hall. Do not attempt new topics. Once seated, read the front of the paper carefully for instructions, marks and any choices.
Read the whole paper first and allocate time by mark weighting: roughly one minute per mark as a starting guide, plus reading and checking time. Note any choice questions and decide which to answer before you start writing.
Answer in the spaces provided, label question numbers clearly, and match your length to the marks available. For explain and evaluate questions, develop points with a because or therefore link and, where relevant, a named example.
For data, map or calculation questions, show your working and state units. For longer evaluative answers, reach a clear judgement rather than listing both sides without a conclusion.
Reserve the final minutes to check you have answered every required question, that no answers are in the wrong section, and that your candidate details are correct. Cross out rough work clearly.
Rules to check
Bring original photo identification and your statement of entry. If you are unsure which documents are accepted or what to do if you have lost them, confirm with the provider or your exams officer before the exam, not on the day.
Arrive by the reporting time set by your centre. Late arrival rules vary by centre and awarding body; if you are delayed, contact the centre immediately and confirm with the provider how late admission is handled.
Do not bring unauthorised materials into the hall: notes, smart watches, phones, or any device that can store or transmit information. Follow your centre's instructions for handing in devices; penalties for possession can apply even if a device is switched off.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Raise your hand if you need to leave the room, need more paper, or feel unwell. Breaks and toilet arrangements are set locally, so confirm with the provider if you have a specific need.
If you have approved access arrangements such as extra time, a separate room or a reader, confirm them with your exams officer in advance and remind the invigilator on the day. Do not assume arrangements carry over automatically between sessions.
Write only in the permitted ink and in the designated answer spaces. Do not write in margins marked for examiner use, and do not remove any exam material from the room.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or you are disturbed during the exam, tell the invigilator at the time and ensure it is recorded. Report it afterwards to your exams officer as well.
Scoring and grading follow the awarding body's mark scheme and grade boundaries, which are set after each session. Do not rely on rumoured boundaries; check official results-day information from your centre.