This section gives you some tips and advice on what to expect on the day of your exam. 

Please read all information carefully, go through Summary regulation and notice to candidates attached down below. If there is anything you do not understand, ask your teacher or send a message at enquiries@mm.britishcouncil.org

What identification document do I need to bring with me?

Candidates 18 years and over are obliged prove their identity, using one of the following documents: 

  • Myanmar citizens - national identity card / passport
  • Candidates under 18 years are obliged to prove their identity using one of the following documents: 
  • School Photo ID (for CAE candidate, ID should have ID number)
  • Candidate Identification Form 

Unfortunately, candidates without valid ID will not be allowed to sit the test.

What I am permitted to take to the testing room?

You must bring:

  • your identification document, confirmation of entry and stationery 

You may also bring:

  • a bottle of water
  • tissues
  • medicine

The speaking exams

  • Take your passport/ID and confirmation of entry.
  • Find out in advance how much time you will need to get to the place where the exam will take place. If you arrive late, it can regrettably happen that you will not be allowed to take the exam.
  • Be at the exam venue at least 45 minutes before the exams start time.

Before the exams start

  • Take with you a pen, pencil, eraser, your passport/ID (except for YLE exams) and your timetable.
  • Be at the exam venue at least 30 minutes before the start time
  • Look at the exam signs and locate your designated exam room. The supervisor will inform you when it is time to enter.
  • Keep your timetable handy. Know your candidate number. You will be placed in a specific exam room and desk based on your candidate number.
  • Place mobile phones and other unauthorised items (books, bags, etc) in the area that your invigilator will specify.

Mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices during the examination. 

To protect exam integrity and prevent disruption, you are not allowed to take mobile phones or any other electronic items into the exam room while under test conditions. Electronic items include mobile phones, iPods, iPads, tablets, e-readers, laptops, smart watches and any other devices on which notes could be accessed, data received or transmitted during an exam session.

These electronic items must be placed in a designated area outside the exam room before the start of the first written component and must not be accessed again until after the last written component of the exam day. You must not have access to these electronic items during breaks.

The British Council will store your mobile phones, tables and any electronic devices brought into the examination room. You will be allowed to collect them only after the entire time for the exam has elapsed.

Any incidences of candidates using electronic devices during the entire exam period will lead to the disqualification of the candidate involved.

What to do during the written exams

During the exams

Upon entering the room:

  • You may keep a bottle of water, but place it on the floor next to your desk, so as to avoid any accidents.
  • After you are seated, the invigilator will ask to see your passport / ID and your timetable, in order to confirm that you are the indeed the correct candidate.
  • The invigilator will distribute the question papers (and in some cases a separate answer sheet and / or rough paper)
  • If the name printed on your question papers is not correct, please inform the invigilator immediately.
  • The invigilator will give specific instructions for each paper. Please pay attention and ask the invigilator if you have any questions about the procedure.

When the exam starts:

  • Read the instructions on the front of the question paper (and the separate answer sheet if relevant).
  • Do not to open the question papers until the invigilator tells you to do so.
  • The invigilator will inform you about the duration of each paper. Make sure that you complete all tasks in the allocated time as you will not be allowed any extra time to transfer your answers.
  • The invigilator will inform you if you need to use a pencil or a pen in order to complete your answers in each paper.
  • Writing: please write within the grey lines in the spaces provided on the question paper. Use the blank pages to complete your rough work.
  • Listening: The test is divided into sections, and the recording on the CD is complete in itself, with all necessary pauses and instructions to candidates. Each part will be heard twice. You will be given time to transfer your answers and the CD will inform you when the test is finished.
  • You must not talk, copy, keep or use unauthorised items (such as mobile phones) because you risk being disqualified.
  • If you wish to go to the toilet, an invigilator must accompany you for security reasons.
  • Please raise your hand. No extra time will be given for a toilet break.
  • The invigilator will remind you when you reach the last 10 and 5 minutes before the end of the written papers.

Upon completion of the exam:

  • At the end of the test you will be asked to put down your pens or pencils.
  • The invigilator will collect all question papers, answer sheets and rough work before you are permitted to leave the exam room. You must remain seated while this happens.

After the exams

  • Before leaving the room, make sure that you take with you all your personal belongings.
  • Make sure that you keep a copy of your timetable. You will be able to access your results with the codes available on your timetable

Reporting of Incidents

  • If something happens during the exam that may have affected your performance (e.g. if you were ill during the test or if a loud noise affected your Listening test) you must inform the centre Supervisor / Invigilator immediately.

What to do during the speaking exams

  • Take your passport/ID and your timetable with you.
  • Be at the exam venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Look at the exam signs and locate the speaking exams area.
  • The coordinator will check your photo IDs against the attendance register. Once this is checked, you must remain in the designated speaking exams area until your test.
  • While you are waiting to be examined, please keep quiet so as to avoid disrupting the exams of other candidates.
  • If there is an error in the spelling of your name, please inform the co-ordinator and he will make a note of the correction.
  • Switch of your mobile phone (and other electronic devices). Place your belongings in the area designated by your co-ordinator.
  • The speaking tests are in pair format. The invigilator will specify which of the other candidates will be paired with you, in accordance with the timetable.
  • In case of absences, the pairs will be re-arranged in order to avoid delays.
  • You will be given a personalised mark sheet; do not fold, crease or write on it. You must hand it to the examiner when you enter the room.
  • Where there is an uneven number, the last candidates taking the test will form a group of three. The exams cannot be conducted with a single candidate.

Test day photos

Test Day Photos are mandatory for First, Advanced and Proficiency examinations. If you plan to use Key (inc. for Schools), Preliminary (inc. for Schools) or First for Schools certificates for a visa application or immigration purposes, you should also tell your test centre in the time of registration so that they can take a photo of you on the exam day. All candidates, or a parent/guardian, must sign the relevant candidate application form.

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