LANTITE Result Bands Explained

When your LANTITE results arrive, you will see one of three outcome bands. Knowing what each band means, and how the standard is set, helps you understand where you stand and what to do next.

The Three Result Bands

Band	Label	What it means
Below Standard	Did not meet the test standard	Score fell below the 70th percentile benchmark. You can re-sit the test.
Band 2	At or above the test standard	Score meets the minimum standard. You have passed the test.
Band 3	Clearly above the test standard	Score is substantially higher than the minimum standard. You have passed with distinction.

How the Pass Standard Is Set

The LANTITE pass standard is set at the 70th percentile of the Australian adult population. This benchmark was validated against the OECD PIAAC (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies) data, which measures literacy and numeracy skills across adults in participating countries.

In plain terms: to pass, you need to perform at or above the level of the top 30% of Australian adults. This is a deliberate design choice. Pre-service teachers are expected to enter the profession with strong personal literacy and numeracy, not just competence at classroom-level tasks.

How ACSF Levels Relate to the Bands

LANTITE questions are mapped to levels within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), which describes literacy and numeracy skill across five levels (1 to 5, with 5 being the most complex).

The test uses the following spread across both Literacy and Numeracy:

• 80% of questions are at ACSF Levels 3 and 4
• 20% of questions are at ACSF Levels 2 and 5 (split across both ends)

The pass standard sits within the Level 3 to Level 4 range. Band 2 confirms you can reliably handle tasks at those levels. Band 3 indicates consistent performance into Level 4 and Level 5 territory. A Below Standard result suggests gaps at Level 3 or below.

What to Do With Each Result

If you received Below Standard

You are eligible to re-sit the test. There is no limit on attempts, though a waiting period applies between sittings. Before re-sitting, identify whether your weaker area is Literacy or Numeracy (your result report separates these). Use that information to focus your preparation. For current re-sit fees and booking details, visit the ACER registration page.

If you received Band 2

You have met the standard. Your initial teacher education (ITE) provider will receive confirmation, and you can continue your program. No further action on LANTITE is required unless your provider or state has additional requirements.

If you received Band 3

You have exceeded the standard by a clear margin. This result demonstrates strong personal literacy and numeracy well into the upper ACSF levels. While Band 3 carries no formal additional benefit beyond passing, it is a meaningful benchmark of professional readiness.

What LANTITE Does Not Measure

It is worth noting what the bands reflect. LANTITE measures personal literacy and numeracy, not your ability to teach those subjects. The test uses contexts drawn from everyday life (45 to 55% of questions), schools and teaching (30 to 40%), and further education (10 to 20%). A Band 3 in Numeracy does not mean you are a mathematics specialist. It means you can read, interpret, and apply numerical information at a high level in everyday and professional contexts.

All facts on this page are sourced directly from teacheredtest.acer.edu.au. For the latest information, always refer to the ACER website.