Before we start

IC placed on the desk throughout the

test.
Please switch off/put on silent mode
your mobile phone/tab.
If you need assistance, please raise
your hand. Please do not call out.
No discussion during the test.
The test will take about 3 hours and is
split into the following components:

Grammar & Vocabulary 25 minutes

Reading 35 minutes
Listening 55 minutes
Speaking 13 minutes
Writing 50 minutes
During the test your computer will be
locked.
You will not be able to use any other
applications such as spell check or cut and
paste.
The exams are timed, if you havent
finished in time Aptis will automatically
close.
Listening test you can listen to all the
recordings twice except for the final
question which can be played once.
Cannot amend your answers during the Listening
and Speaking components.

Can amend your answers for Grammar,

Vocabulary and Reading.

Can edit all your answers to Writing except

question 3, which asks you to take part in
imaginary internet chat room, please ensure you
click the post button.

You can take notes during task 4 of Speaking.

Leave any paper used for this task on the desk
before you leave the test room.
 PLEASE NOTE

You can edit all of your answers

except for Speaking, Listening and
task 3 of Writing.
When you have finished a computer
component, you need to click Finish
and then re-open the program.
 PLEASE NOTE

You can edit all of your answers

except for Speaking, Listening and
task 3 of Writing.
When you have finished a computer
component, you need to click Finish
and then re-open the program.
Once you have finished we can give
you a short feedback form to
complete.
Please leave this and your Keycodes
slip with the invigilators.
Do not take them away with you!
If you finish early and you are given
permission to leave, do so as quietly
as possible.
In the event that there is a
technical problem and/or you
start/finish your exam later than
your colleagues, please do not
worry it will not affect your results.
 Keycodes

A Keycode is a unique code and is

used to begin the exam. You can only
enter one Keycode per exam.
It will state:
1. Your name
2. A candidate reference number
3. Keycodes for todays exam
A Keycode is a unique
8 digit code and is
used to begin the
exam.

You can only enter one

Keycode per exam.
To launch Aptis,
please double click on
the desktop icon
labeled
BRITISH_COUNCIL
SecureClient Central

It can take a few

minutes for the
program to open,
please wait until the
application is open.
 Speaking
Your responses are recorded.

No editing can be done once opened.

Please speak clearly.

Dont press the stop button!

Adjust microphone volume as per need.

 Click on the Click on the
Video Tab And Microphone tab
click on the and test the
movie headset
microphone
Click on the
Play Button to
test the
headset

Once tested,
please click
Close
 If the volume on your computer is too
low or too high, please raise your
hand and we will assist you.

Do not disconnect the headphones

during the test as this will stop the
test.
 Before you
start the
Speaking
exam, you will
need to check
the microphone
again
 Enter the Downloading
specified
candidate
Keycode into
the box
Download all keycodes as soon as you arrive.

Click on the SecureClient icon that appears on the desktop

Enter the specified candidate Keycode into the box

Select Download component to take later option
You will now see a screen with your
details on it. If any of your details are
incorrect (e.g. the spelling of your
name), please write the correct details
on your Keycode slip. You cannot
amend them.
Please click accept and then confirm.
 PIN codes

In a moment I will give you the PIN

code to unlock the test.

The PIN is the same for all of you and

is the same for all components.

It is not case sensitive.

To start the
exam, press
Start
Component