The goal of PEAT is to determine the level of your English language proficiency. It is not an assessment of subject matter competence but an assessment of English language skills within the educational context. The Band Level attained in each component of PEAT is designed to determine whether your English proficiency is of a standard which would enable you to teach and interact effectively and confidently in a school setting in NSW.


PEAT Dates

In 2008 PEAT will be held on the following Saturdays and on Sundays 24 August and 30 November:

Sat. 12 July - Test is full
Sat. 23 August - Limited places available for Reading and Writing only
Sun. 24 August - Limited places available for Reading and Writing only
Sat. 18 October
Sat. 29 November
Sun. 30 November

The PEAT Exemplar (revised version) is now available please go to www.lang.unsw.edu.au/PEAT/Using_Exemplar_Material.pdf (see link below)

How to apply for the PEAT

Enrolment and payment by mail/fax:

To apply by mail:

1. Print the PEAT Application Form below       

2. Fill in the Application Form and select 2 test dates.
3. Print the Conditions of Candidature and read through the information.
4. Sign the Conditions of Candidature and enclose it with your application. 
5. Enclose: i) a copy of your NSW Department of Education and Training Letter or
    your last PEAT results if you have already taken the test in the past, and
    ii) copies of your results in which you have achieved Band A in any of the test components.
This information is necessary every time you apply for the PEAT.     

  
then you can either:

Post your Application Form to:       or          Fax your Application Form to:  02 9399 5420

PEAT Admissions                                                   
UNSW Institute of Languages

PO Box 853    

KENSINGTON NSW 1465

Payment

If paying by cheque or Postal Money Order, make payable to "UNSW, Institute of Languages".

Applications are processed only when monies have been received.

PEAT Phone line 02 9385 0199*.  

The PEAT phone line will have an outgoing message with information about test dates, fees and address etc, but you will not be able to leave a message. Please note: we do not provide personal feedback on your test results.

The line will be staffed on the following days and times:

• Wednesdays from 3.00 to 5.00 and
• Fridays from 10.00 to 12.00

Application processing time during busy periods is 2 weeks.  If your application form is not complete and the documents attached are not correct or if they are missing, we will not be able to accept it.

Fees for the PEAT (GST inclusive)

PEAT Results

You should receive the Notification of Results letter within ten working days from the date of the Test.

Parking

Free parking is possible in King Street and other neighbouring streets. If you have a UNSW parking permit you may park on campus.  If you don’t have a permit, you may park in a “Pay & Display 2P” ticket bay or in the “All Day Pay & Display” bays. Tickets are available from E-spot through the Security Services Department at Kensington.
Please note: on racing days at Randwick Racecourse, parking can be quite difficult in neighbouring streets.

Testing Venue and Facilities

On the day of the Test, the Building will open at 8.30 am. Please note that there are no toilet facilities prior to that.

The Test Venue opens at 8.30am when registration begins. Prior to 8.30am there is no access to the building and its toilet facilities.

Clothing - the Test Venue can be quite cool. Please ensure you bring appropriate clothing.
Food - on weekends, there are no facilities on campus where you can buy food. Please bring your own refreshments which do not require refrigeration, heating or storing.

Help Point

The Help Point is the blue pole located near the fire escape and loading zone area at the Randwick Campus and has a direct line to University Security. It can be used 24 hours a day for emergency, escorts to cars, bus stops and a direct line for a taxi service.

	PEAT Location and Procedures (282kb)
	Application Form, Credit Card Authorisation and Conditions of Candidature (115kb)
	PEAT Guide for Candidates (205kb)
	Description of Bands (159kb)
	Using Exemplar Materials, Exemplar One and Exemplar Two (914kb)
	Exemplar One Listening Audio File (MP3 36.6mb)
	Exemplar Two Listening Audio File (MP3 36.5mb)
	Appendix A – Institute of Languages Location Map
	PEAT Re-mark Report and Credit Card Authorisation Form (274kb)
	Peat Preparation Workshop