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    LANTITE is the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Students.

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LANTITE

LANTITE is the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students that was introduced by the Australian Government in 2016 to assess ITE students’ personal literacy and numeracy skills. Due to updated accreditation requirements, students commencing in 2025 or later are required to attempt the LANTITE during their first year of study. If this is not feasible due to exceptional circumstances, students must submit a written explanation along with a plan to complete the test at the earliest opportunity. This will be documented.

For all initial teacher education students LANTITE benchmarks must be met before the final Professional Experience. It is a pre-requisite for enrolment into the final year Professional Experience Unit to have met the LANTITE benchmarks.

Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) must successfully complete the LANTITE to graduate, unless exceptional circumstances apply. PSTs with exceptional circumstances will still be required to demonstrate comparable literacy and numeracy skills through alternative measures. PSTs with high levels of First Nations language proficiency will be considered to have exceptional circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What is the LANTITE test?

The LANTITE is an online test designed to measure initial teacher education students' personal literacy and numeracy skills. The test is made up of two parts (literacy and numeracy):

  • The Test involves two separate tests, one for Literacy and one for Numeracy;
  • Each Test has 65 questions, with a mixture of multiple choice and constructed response questions;
  • The two Tests can be attempted in one sitting or in separate sittings;
  • A student who passes one component of the Test e.g. Literacy but not Numeracy can “bank” the passed component and will not have to sit that part of the Test again.

When can I sit the LANTITE?

Due to updated accreditation requirements, students commencing in 2025 or later are required to attempt the LANTITE during their first year of study. If this is not feasible due to exceptional circumstances, students must submit a written explanation along with a plan to complete the test at the earliest opportunity.

The LANTITE is only available through an invigilated online environment which is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) at selected test centres. Remote proctoring can also be organised if required. The LANTITE is offered during set windows throughout the year.

Key dates and locations are published on the ACER website.

Please note that completing the LANTITE via remote proctoring on the ECU campuses is not recommended. Unfortunately, the internet firewall blocks some of the programs required to load the test.

Are there any resources that I can access?

ECU Library

ECU Library has a guide full of resources - LANTITE Library Guide.

Academic Skills - Learning Adviser

For personal literacy and numeracy resources and to make an appointment with a Learning Adviser visit Academic Skills.

ACER website

The following LANTITE resources are available from the ACER website:

What happens to my results for the LANTITE test?

Once you have passed the LANTITE, ACER will send us your results. This information will be added to your transcript. These results are not made public.

What happens if I do not meet the requirements of the test?

There is no limit to the number of attempts for either component of the LANTITE. If you do not meet the standard on an attempt, please ensure you prepare thoroughly before sitting the test again. ECU provides preparation resources and support to help you build your skills.

If you experience ongoing difficulties after multiple attempts, please consult your ECU Teacher Education Course Coordinator for guidance and support.

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