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NBT -What do your NBT results mean
The three performance levels or benchmark categories that your NBT score can be placed in are: 'Proficient', 'Intermediate', or 'Basic'. If your score is placed in the "Proficient" category then it means that you will be able to cope with the demands ...
NBT Online Test Information
NBT Online Test Information This is an informative article for learners that are sitting the NBT online test. What is required Desktop PC or Notebook/Laptop or iMac/Macbook. Please note that cell phones, iPads and tablets are not supported Microphone ...
University NBT requirements for admission in 2025
A note from our Head of Education, Crispian Lees Many of you will be wondering about the NBTs this year and starting to ask the many natural questions that you need to for your own unique context. Do I need to write the NBTs, when should I write, ...
What is the AQL section of the NBTs?
The AQL (compulsory for all learners who are required to write the NBT) aims to test proficiency in language comprehension as well as logic-based numerical skills. It assesses knowledge learned in the senior high school phase. It aims to assess ...
Do overseas universities require or place value on NBT's?
The NBT’s are only relevant when applying to South African universities and international universities will not ask you for your score, but they may require that you take a different test, such as the SAT. Although they are both multiple choice and ...
How to change your NBT test date
Changes to your NBT test date Registration for the NBTs is specific to the date and location you select. You are able to make changes to your test booking until the closing date which is posted on the test schedule. Once bookings close for that test ...
NBT 2024 Test Dates
Hey there, future achievers! It's time to get excited because the NBT test dates for 2024 are out! Knowing these dates is the first step towards your success, and we're here to help you navigate this journey with ease. Here are the NBT test dates for ...
Are our NBT Preparation online course lessons live or recorded?
Our NBT preparation online lessons are recorded videos lessons. By recording lessons it gives learners a chance to watch the lessons as many times as they need to in order to grasp the concept. In addition, learners can learn in their own time ...
What is the MAT section of the NBTs?
If you are writing the MAT of the NBT then it is compulsory that you have to write the AQL section as well. The MAT paper is a separate three-hour paper (only written by learners applying for certain degree programmes and who have done Core Maths at ...
The Academic Quantitative Literacy (AQL)
The AQL test is compulsory for everyone who writes the NBT and aims to test proficiency in language comprehension as well as logic-based numerical skills. It assesses knowledge learned in the senior high school phase. The test consists of two parts, ...
Mathematics (MAT)
In order to write the MAT test, you should be studying (or have studied) Core Mathematics at school. If you are studying (or studied) Maths Literacy you will not be equipped to take the MAT test and should only take the AQL test. For this we ...
What should you take with you to your NBT
What you are allowed to take to the NBT test? ✔️You must bring: Your ID Book, passport, or a certified receipt of application for South African ID Your registration letter and EasyPay proof of payment (without this you will not be allowed to write ...
How do you find your NBT results?
How do you find your NBT results? You can find your results by logging into your account on the NBT website. Click here to go to the login page. Click Have you forgotten your password? if you cannot remember your password. Remember that results are ...
Advantage Learn has helped over 23 000 students across South Africa to prepare for their NBT Test.
Advantage Learn has helped over 23 000 students across South Africa to prepare for their NBT Test. We offer NBT Preparation courses in many mediums, to choose the right course for you [book here]. Our course includes the following training of ...
Why you should still write the NBTs in 2025
It's a natural question to ask now that you may not need a result for your application for your first choice university and degree programme. However, the NBT results are important and you may need them in the future. Here are a few reasons why you ...