Before we

start
IC placed on the desk
throughout the test.
Please switch of/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

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_COUNCI
L 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
Video Tab
And click on
the movie

Click on the
Microphone
tab and test
the 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
specified
candidate
Keycode
into the all
Download
box

Downloading
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
Componen
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