Go to https://www.idat.org/prepare-for-the-test/  to read free information for test preparation. Please refer to the subject curriculum on our website for detailed testing areas and expected outcomes.

Become familiar with the structure of the test, including:

• Question types
• Things to remember
• Useful English Vocabulary
• Frequency sentence pattern
• Example questions

Click each section to learn useful tips:

•  Practice tests are OPTIONAL and fees (USD $5 – USD $35) apply.

•  You will find speaking and listening (interview) under the English test. Please be advised these components DO NOT apply to Tintern Grammar scholarship test.

•  Keep in mind that the training test is designed to familiarise students with the format and functions of the IDAT scholarship test. The training test is shorter than the actual IDAT scholarship test.

•  Please ONLY practice your training tests via Google Chrome web browser. Please do not use any tablet devices to carry out the training test.

•  Please be aware that the training test occurs outside the formal test conditions. Your performance on this test does not guarantee an equivalent level of performance on your formal test day.

YOU MUST NOT:

You are not permitted to speak to anyone other than the proctor during the test. This must be done quietly, and in a respectful way or you will be asked to leave the test and will not be allowed to take the test and will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

You are not permitted to leave the test room without the permission of the proctor. If you need to use the facilities, a proctor must accompany you, who will check the toilet prior to you entering. You may not speak to anyone on the way to or from the toilets.

You must not engage in any form of deception or malpractice which may damage the integrity or security of the IDAT. You cannot cheat, attempt to cheat, bring in outside notes, help another student, talk to another student, impersonate another student, copy work from anywhere, take materials out of the room or share materials, disrupt the test, or attempt to alter data or results of the test.

Any student or family member of the student engaging in malpractice will not be allowed to complete the test and will not receive a result. This student will not be eligible for a refund for any fees paid. The student may be banned from taking future test and be liable for legal actions.

SECURITY AND BIOMETRIC DATA:

• You must provide a valid, non-expired passport or government ID to sit the IDAT.
• Your ID will be checked using facial recognition software.
• IDAT may make a copy of the ID document you present at the test centre.
• Test centres use CCTV recording to monitor possible infringements, address claims regarding the test and for managing the security of the building.
• Data may be shared with government authorities, schools or institutions processing an application you have submitted to them which includes IDAT results.

You can read our full privacy policy on what data IDAT collects and how it is protected at www.idat.org/privacypolicy 

TEST CENTRE RULES:

• Before entering the testing room, you will be asked to read and sign the IDAT Test Taker Rules Agreement, which includes the requirement to keep information confidential.
• Personal belongings are not allowed in the testing room. This includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Cell/mobile phones, hand-held computers/personal digital assistants (PDAs) or other electronic devices (must be switched off before storing in a locker)
  • Jewellery that is wider than 1cm
  • Watches, wallets and purses
  • Hats, bags and coats
  • Books and notes
• The test centre will provide you with a locker for your personal items but is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced personal items. You will not be allowed access to your locker again until you have finished your test and signed out unless it is necessary, for example, to take medication at a specific time.
• You must not eat, drink, or use tobacco anywhere in the test centre.
• 您必须留在自己的座位上，且不得打扰其他考生。
• 您不得请求，提供或接受其他考生或监考人员有关于考题的任何形式的帮助。
• 在考试期间（包括休息时间），您不得查阅学习指南，笔记或任何其他的学习材料。
• 您不得为他人参加考试，也不得让他人代替您参加考试。
• 您不得以任何方式干扰计算机。
• You must not copy down any of the test questions or answers from the test centre, and you may not, for any reason, share the test questions or answers with others.
• You will be offered an optional break during the test after you have completed the ‘Reading’ section.
• 如果您中途需要休息并离开考场，则要在考场的出入口对您的手掌进行扫描。
• 您不得在考试休息时间离开考试大楼，但可以使用大楼内的洗手间。

COMFORT AIDS:

Test Takers are allowed to bring comfort aids into the testing room provided they are checked by the Test Administrator. Comfort aids include:

• Tissues
• Cough drops (must be unwrapped)
• Pillow for supporting neck, back or injured limbs
• Sweater, sweatshirt or blazer—if the item has pockets and you do not want to remove the item for inspection, you will be asked to show that the pockets are empty
• Eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Neck braces or collars (worn by people with neck injuries)
• Insulin pump attached to a person’s body

A candidate must provide his or her own comfort aids.

1. Why can’t I find the “Start Test” button?

Please ensure you are logged into the IDAT App. The “Start Test” button will become available 30 minutes before your scheduled test time.

2. What if I close the testing system accidentally?

Please re-open the IDAT APP  and log back in. The system will bring you back to the question of where you dropped out. Countdown on times will NOT be stopped, therefore, please log back in as soon as possible.

3. What if I click the backward button accidentally?

You can NOT go back to your previous question. Once you have submitted your answer you will NOT be able to see it again. If you click the backward button, just REFRESH the page and you will be fine.

4. What if my screen is frozen and does not respond to anything?

网络连接波动可能会导致考试页面出现问题，但考试期间很少会发生这种情况。如果有考生遇到了考试页面卡顿卡屏问题:
• In the writing section, refresh the page and click “submit” again.
• All other sections, refresh the page, re-select your answer and then submit again.

If any other accidents, uncontrollable factors occur, please contact your proctors IMMEDIATELY via Chat Box on the test page.

STARTING YOUR TEST:

• Once it is time to start your test, the Test Administrator will take you into the test room and assign you a computer with headphones and built-in microphone. You will also be provided with an erasable noteboard booklet and pen. You must not take any notes until your test has started.
• You may not write on the erasable noteboard booklet until after the test has started.
• The Test Administrator will sign you into the computer and you will be presented with an on-screen nondisclosure reminder.
• The screen will guide you through an equipment check to make sure your headphones and microphone are working correctly.

Your test will then begin. If there are any issues, you must immediately raise your hand and advise the Test Administrator.

DURING THE TEST:

• Some items test your ability to listen to spoken English. You will hear international English speakers, with a variety of accents.
• You will not be able to replay the video/audio clips during the test.
• Some questions test your ability to speak English.
• You will be asked to speak into a microphone and will be recorded.
• You will not have an opportunity to re-record your responses.
• Our test and systems are designed to test normal conversational flow and volume.
• Candidates whose spoken responses contain features such as unnatural pausing/hesitation, or poor enunciation of words/sentences, or where candidates do not follow the directions may have this reflected in their scores.
• If you do not answer the question within this time, you will be required to move to the next question.
• If you have questions or concerns, raise your hand and the Test Administrator will assist you as long as other candidates are not disturbed. For example, if you:
  • Experience hardware or software problems or distractions that affect your ability to take the test,
  • Fill your noteboard during the test. The Test Administrator will bring you a new one. Note you may not remove the erasable noteboard booklet or pen from the testing room at any time during the test.
  • The Test Administrator cannot answer questions related to test content, and you must not ask questions related to the content of the test.

FINISHING YOUR TEST:

• After you finish the test, you must raise your hand to get the attention of the Test Administrator. The Test Administrator will come to your workstation and ensure your test has ended properly. Your test completion letter will print for you and sent to your email.
• You will be escorted out of the test room and your identification will be checked electronically when you leave the testing room.
• You will receive confirmation after returning the erasable noteboard booklet to the testing centre staff. You will receive it after returning the erasable noteboard booklet and other materials to the test centre staff. Do not leave these items at your testing workstation.
• 完成以上，方可从指定的储物区取走您的个人物品并离开考场。
• If you do not complete your test, you will not receive your completion letter.