The National Benchmark Test (NBT) is intended to gauge a prospective first-year student’s level of academic preparedness to study at University. Here's how it works.
The NBT consists of two tests, the first one is the Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy domains (AQL), which tests a student's levels of academic literacy and quantitative literacy competence.
It is combined into one multiple-choice test with each section timed for a total of three hours of writing time. The AQL test is written by applicants of all programmes.
The second test is Mathematics (MAT), which tests the student's level of competence in mathematics. This test is written by those who have applied to study courses that require a pass in Mathematics. It is also a multiple-choice test that is timed to be written in three hours.
While the National Benchmark test is an initiative of the Department of Higher Education, it is run by CHED's Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP).
UCT is among other leading South African universities that use this test to supplement the information from an applicant's performance on the National Senior Certificate.
The NBT does not supply any previous tests for preparation as it is deemed to be confidential and is not made available to anyone.
The NBT was established in 2006 to assist universities in interpreting applicants' school-leaving results, determining the level of support first-year students may require, and addressing any adjustments to entry-level courses that may be required.
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