Register as a Remote Writer

A remote writer/student is someone who is unable to write at an institution that generally facilitates the national benchmark test sessions. Usually it is a writer who is in another country or in an area too remote to be able to make a trip of a reasonable distance to the nearest testing centre. Send an email to [email protected] to register as a remote writer.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • The Writer/ Student is responsible foyr all payments such as proctor/invigilator, courier, venue and test.
  • Test material will only be released to couriers once all payments have been made.
  • Courier companies need the Proctor’s name and address when collecting test material at the NBT office.
  • The NBT reference number is required for application to most Universities/Tertiary institution.
  • It is the writer’s responsibility to stay in touch with the proctor/invigilator.


Step 1: A test invigilator needs to be appointed

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A test proctor, which is the test invigilator, needs to be appointed. This should be a person with credibility and not a friend or relative of the writer.

The responsibilities of the test proctor/invigilator are to:

  • Serve as a receiver for mailed tests and not receive the tests directly from the writer/student;
  • Maintain test security and confidentiality, and invigilate the test in a quiet environment;
  • Ensure that the writer does not use any texts, notes or outside help;
  • Personally mail the original written script(s) to the NBT Project
  • Not photocopy or reproduce the tests or the student’s answers

Step 2: Send an email to the NBT mailbox

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Send an email to the NBT mailbox ([email protected]) stating your request.

A response email will be sent within 2 days with the following:

  • A cover letter
  • A concession form requiring the applicant, proctor and test site details.
  • A “Confidentiality and Non-disclosure agreement” to be completed by the Proctor.
  • An “Invigilator Responsibilities and Agreement form” to be completed by the Proctor.

Step 3: Confirmation letters

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On application approval, confirmation letters will be sent to the applicant and the Proctor. The applicant confirmation letter has the payment details and collection/delivery address for the couriers. This form needs to be completed and returned with the proof of payment to the NBT contact person.

Step 4: The Proctor confirmation form

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The Proctor confirmation form should be completed and returned to the NBT contact person.

Step 5: Receive NBT reference number

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On receipt of proof of payment the applicant will receive his/her NBT reference number.

PLEASE NOTE:


  • The Writer/ Student is responsible foyr all payments such as proctor/invigilator, courier, venue and test.
  • Test material will only be released to couriers once all payments have been made.
  • Courier companies need the Proctor’s name and address when collecting test material at the NBT office.
  • The NBT reference number is required for application to most Universities/Tertiary institution.
  • It is the writer’s responsibility to stay in touch with the proctor/invigilator.
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