- Follow your school’s instructions on ID, equipment and arrival time.
- Keep time: roughly a minute a question is a useful guide, but check the paper’s actual timing.
- Flag, move on and return. Do not let one question cost you five.
The week before
- Confirm the venue, time and what ID you need.
- Visit the room or test the platform if your school allows it.
- Do light revision only. Rest matters more now.
On the day
- Arrive early and bring only what is permitted.
- Pace yourself: check the clock at set points rather than every question.
- If you are stuck, make your best choice, flag it and move on.
- Stay calm if you hear others finish early. It is not a race.
Your checklist
- Packed ID and essentials
- Know where the venue is
This page is general education, reviewed 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change: always confirm with the official sources below. It is not medical, legal or immigration advice.