IMPORTANT!

Please contact CIS to see what their deadlines and testing dates are.

IMPORTANT!

VERY IMPORTANT!

STUDENTS must trial the system at least 7 days prior to their test to make sure they have accurately and correctly set up the IDAT Secure 360 system. When this has been completed, students/parents must send the full name of the booking, and their IDAT test booking number with confirmation that they have been able to set up the system.  Email to info@idat.org and put your test booking number as the subject.

If you fail to do this, this is considered a test cancellation and you will not be eligible for a refund.

• Practice tests are OPTIONAL and fees apply.
• An IDAT account will ONLY be needed if you would like to take a practice test. You DO NOT need to sign up with IDAT if you are not willing to do so.
• Keep in mind that the training test is designed to familiarise students with the format and functions of the IDAT test. The training test is shorter than the actual IDAT 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.

Only genuine students can have a registered account or do practice tests.  You must turn on the camera and microphone and the student must match the student ID uploaded. If there is anyone else in the room, they cannot speak during the interview.  Do not record the practice test independently with an external device.  The practice test will not be marked or returned if the students has not abided by these test conditions. There are no refunds issued for misuse of the practice test. 

The test has 3 sections: ① English, ② Mathematics, Logic & Critical Thinking, and ③ Chinese.

The English and Chinese sections include writing, you are encouraged to write as much as possible, but please be aware of the time remaining.

• English Writing:
  • The writing is conducted using a keyboard.
  • Students will choose one of two writing tasks to complete.
• Chinese Writing: 
  • You will handwrite your response to the Chinese writing test on a piece of paper.  You must have a piece of paper and a pen ready for your writing test.  You can use a pen or pencil.
  • Students will choose one of two writing tasks to complete.
  • The questions for writing will be on the screen and the timer will continue to run while the student is composing the answer.  
  • Please check the procedure below to see how to submit your Chinese writing:

You should get your headset ready before the interview part. The questions will be asked by an avatar.  You should press the button on the screen when you are ready to answer, and your answer will be recorded. Click submit when you finish speaking. You have chance to repeat the question once before answering. 

Mathematics, Logic & Critical Thinking are multiple choice only. For each question that requires calculation, the test system will automatically turn on the calculator function. Be careful not to turn it off since it will not be displayed for the second time.

The remaining time will be shown on the screen. Once you complete the sections, you may jump to the next part. Keep an eye on the timer as you this is your responsibility.

• Must be alone in a quiet, well-lit room, ensure that there is no interruption or noise during the test.

• Face, ear and head must be visible and unobscured, no heavy make up, otherwise you may fail the facial recognition.

• Blank paper and pencil are allowed. MUST be approved by the online proctor.

• Eating is not allowed, but you can drink water.

• You will not be allowed to record your responses or questions by using any device, copy work from anywhere, disrupt the test, or attempt to alter data or results of the test.

• Do not look away from the screen, you must keep staying on your seat during the test, you are not permitted to leave the room.

• You cannot use any other electronic devices during the test. Once found, your test will be CANCELLED.

• Your proctor can hear you during the test, however they are only able to communicate with you by sending you messages online.

• You MUST not open any other web pages during the test, the system will give you a warning if you are off your test page more than 10 seconds. Test will be CANCELLED if you receive 3 warnings.

• Any student or family member of the student engaging in malpractice will not be allowed to complete the test.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The proctor can see and hear you through the proctoring cameras during the test, if any of the fraudulent behaviour is caught and the proctor judges the test is invalid, a report will be sent to the IDAT office, and an official notice will be sent to the test taker. No re-examination or refund request will be granted.

Please note for any cancellations or rescheduling of tests, you will need to adhere to the following guidelines and note there are applicable fees related to changes.

STUDENTS must trial the system at least 7 days prior to their test to make sure they have accurately and correctly set up the IDAT Secure 360 system.  When this has been completed, students/parents must send the full name of the booking, and their IDAT test booking number with confirmation that they have been able to set up the system.

If you fail to do this, this is considered a test cancellation and you will not be eligible for a refund.

• If you decide not to take the IDAT test after making your booking online, you have up to 14 full calendar days before your test date to claim a full refund. You can request a cancellation in writing by contacting the customer service team in your region at: idat.org/contact.

• If you cancel the test, with less than 14 calendar days, but at least 7 full calendar days before your test date, you will receive a partial refund (50% of the test fee paid).

• If you reschedule your test, with at least 7 full calendar days before your test date, you will be able to reschedule the test for free, ONCE ONLY. Any further reschedule request towards your new test date involves an rescheduling fee (50% of the test fee paid).

• No refunds will be provided on cancelling or rescheduling the exam less than 7 calendar days before the exam.

PLEASE NOTE: The cancellation and reschedule policy does not include your test date.

IDAT may, at its sole discretion, offer you a refund for any testing fees where you have registered and paid any testing fee directly to IDAT. Full refunds are only offered where:

A. You change your mind no less than 14 full calendar days prior to your scheduled test date; or

B. 如果您因疾病而无法参加预约的考试（并提供了随附的医疗证明），则可查阅手册以确保缺考符合IDAT条款。

Students may cancel their IDAT test booking with a minimum of 7 business days prior to the scheduled test, request must be put in writing. With more than 7 days’ notice but less than 14 days, student may eligible for a partial refund or a full credit for reschedule the test to another time. With less than 7 days’ notice, the student is not eligible for credit or refund. If there are medical or extenuating circumstances, they may be considered on merit or compassion by writing to info@idat.org with “Test Cancellation” in the subject line. Any refund considered will be minus a 20% administration fee and subject to bank fees and currency rates.

Students may postpone or change their test booking by retrieving online bookings and making change requests before at least 7 business days of the scheduled test.