LANTITE Remote Proctoring vs Test Centre: Which Should You Choose?

When you register for the LANTITE, one of the first decisions you face is how you want to sit the test: at a test centre or via remote proctoring from your own location. Both modes deliver the same test content and count equally toward your result. The differences come down to logistics, flexibility, and what you need on the day.

At a Glance: Key Differences

Feature	Test Centre	Remote Proctoring
Availability	Capital cities and some regional centres	24 hours a day during the test window
Booking deadline	First-come, first-served; closes when seats fill or registration closes	Must book at least 72 hours in advance; booking closes 5 days before window ends
Scratch paper	One sheet at a time (can request more)	Two sheets provided
No-show / absent	Does not count as an attempt	Cancelling within 24 hours = marked absent and fee is forfeited
Changing your mode	Cannot change after registration closes	Cannot change after registration closes
Location requirement	ACER-managed test centre	Suitable private location required; allow 2.5 to 3 hours

Test Centre: What to Know

Test centres are located in capital cities and selected regional centres across Australia. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so popular windows can fill quickly. If you miss your appointment but do not cancel, it does not count as an attempt against your record. However, you cannot change your delivery mode once registration closes, so if you book a test centre, you are locked in.

On the day, you will be given one sheet of scratch paper at a time. You can request additional sheets as needed, but you cannot hold multiple sheets simultaneously. All scratch paper is collected at the end.

The structured environment suits candidates who prefer a quiet, invigilated room with no tech setup required on their end.

Remote Proctoring: What to Know

Remote proctoring lets you sit the test from your own location at any time during the test window, including evenings and weekends. The window runs 24 hours a day, which gives significant flexibility for candidates with work or study commitments during standard hours.

Key rules to know before you book remotely:

• You must book your session at least 72 hours in advance.
• Remote booking closes 5 days before the test window ends, so do not leave it to the last week.
• If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled session, you are marked as absent and your fee is forfeited.
• You are provided two sheets of scratch paper for the session.
• You need a suitable private location: quiet, well-lit, with a reliable internet connection and a functioning webcam. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours for the full session including setup and check-in.

The flexibility comes with responsibility. Technical problems, background noise, or an unsuitable environment can interrupt your test. Do a thorough setup check before your booking date.

One Rule That Applies to Both Modes

If you are sitting both the Literacy and Numeracy components in the same test window, you must choose the same delivery mode for both. You cannot sit one component at a test centre and the other via remote proctoring in the same window.

Which Should You Choose?

Use this as a guide based on your situation:

• Choose a test centre if you live near a centre, prefer a controlled environment, do not have a suitable private space at home, or want to avoid the risk of tech issues on the day.
• Choose remote proctoring if you live in a rural or remote area far from a test centre, have scheduling constraints during standard business hours, or are confident in your home setup and comfortable with the earlier booking deadline.

Whichever mode you choose, register early. Test centre seats fill up, and remote proctoring has its own hard deadlines. Once registration closes, your mode is locked.

For current fees and to check test window dates, visit the ACER registration page.

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