Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) - FAQ
Do I need to achieve the standard to complete my course?
The LANTITE is a compulsory requirement of your course if you began in 2017 or later. Refer to your course map and handbook for more information.
If you commenced prior to 2017, LANTITE is not a course requirement, but is a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration requirement so you will still need to achieve the standard.
When should I attempt the first test?
If you commenced your course in 2017 or later, you must make your first attempt at completing the LANTITE tests by the time you have attempted (not successfully completed) 24 credit points. You must then successfully pass the tests by the time you have attempted (not successfully completed) 48 credit points of study, unless the faculty has determined a different completion date for you in consultation with the Literacy and Numeracy Development Team.
Students commencing semester 1 are recommended to sit the LANTITE test in the May (test window 2) test window and for those commencing in semester 2, we recommend the August (test window 3)test window. This will provide you with the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the test and access the support materials provided by the faculty.
What will happen if I do not sit the test or do not achieve the standard during my first year of study?
If LANTITE is a compulsory requirement of your course, you will be sent a Level three intervention Academic Progress Committee (APC) notification if you have not attempted both tests by the time you have attempted 24 credit points. You may be invited to an APC hearing to explain why you have not achieved this requirement. If you receive a Level three intervention notification, it is important that you complete the My Academic Progress Report.
If you do not successfully achieve both tests by the time you have attempted 48 credit points, you will be sent a Level three intervention APC notification and a Notice of Hearing from the APC. You will need to respond to this notification detailing your attempts and the steps you have taken to improve your results. It is important that you complete the My Academic Progress Report which will be reviewed by the APC, who will determine if you are able to continue on to the next period of study or if you will be excluded.
I am studying a single sector Early Years qualification, do I need to complete LANTITE?
No, you are not required to sit the LANTITE.
I successfully completed the LANTITE whilst studying at another institution. Do I have to sit it again?
No, you do not need to sit the LANTITE again. Provide your results to your Education Success Adviser with your official results from ACER along with your ACER applicant number to confirm your successful completion.
How do I send my results to Monash?
You are not required to send your results to Monash University. ACER send all Monash student results directly to the Faculty.
I’m an international student who doesn’t want to teach in Australia. Do I have to do the LANTITE?
The LANTITE is a compulsory requirement of your course if you began in 2017 or later regardless of your intention to teach in Victoria.
If you commenced prior to 2017, and do not intend to register to teach in Victoria, you are not required to complete LANTITE.
Can I apply for any special consideration?
If you have a disability you are welcome to apply. The LANTITE is administered by ACER and all requests for special testing conditions must be lodged directly to ACER. For more information, see Reasonable Adjustments.
Students who have a disability and would like extra assistance in preparing for the LANTITE are welcome to email our Literacy and Numeracy Development Team (edu.lantitesupport@monash.edu) for information about additional support options.
What do I do if I have difficulties registering for or sitting the test?
The LANTITE is administered by ACER. All requests regarding the registration process and the test should be directed directly to ACER.