Register for remote proctoring

How remote proctoring works

Remote proctoring involves the candidate sitting the test under live supervision using their own computer in a suitable location with internet connectivity. You should watch Steps for Test-Takers to Get Started with ProctorU and Test-Taker Walkthrough to have an understanding of how remote proctoring works.

Remote proctoring for the test is provided by ProctorU (external site). Please note that ProctorU is based in the United States and by selecting to sit the test by remote proctoring you will be required to provide Personal Information to an overseas entity. Please refer to the privacy statement for further information about how your Personal Information will be collected, stored and used by ProctorU.

Remote proctoring is only available on the main LAT test day: Thursday 29 September 2022.

Technical readiness and requirements

Before you register to sit the test by remote proctoring, you will need to ensure that you have the required equipment that meets the ProctorU (the online proctor) minimum technical specifications (external site) required to conduct the test session. This includes a functioning web camera and microphone to connect with the remote proctor and a stable internet connection. You need to test your computer at your intended test venue to ensure that your equipment and venue can support you in sitting the test.

Whilst you can sit at any suitable location, you are advised not to sit the test at public locations such as schools, universities and libraries as the network firewall at these places will likely block your connection to ProctorU, which will prevent you from sitting the test.

Your test session will be delivered via a live connection to the online proctor. Remote proctoring also requires an online test application to be run on the computer that you intend to sit the test with. It is important that you download and install the application prior to proceeding with your test registration, as you will not be able to sit the test without having the application ready to use on your test day. Please use the links below to download the online test application:

For Windows 7 or higher 

For Mac OS X 10.10 or higher with Intel chip (most common)

For Mac OS X 10.10 or higher with Apple chip

If you are unable to install the application on your computer or if your equipment or venue does not meet the requirements for the test, you will not be able to sit the test via remote proctoring.

Please also view the detailed test delivery information for sitting the LAT by remote proctoring prior to registering for the test.

Scheduling conditions

Candidates are required to create a ProctorU account immediately after completing their test registration with ACER. Candidates must use the same email for both their ACER and ProctorU accounts. Candidates will be able to schedule their exam session with ProctorU from 1 August 2022. The scheduled test start time will be strictly prescribed as follows:

  • For candidates in Australia, the test start time will be a local time that corresponds to 10 am to 1 pm AEST on Thursday 29 September 2022.
  • For overseas candidates, a suitable local time that corresponds to a time between 10 am and 1 pm AEST on Thursday 29 September 2022.

Please download and refer to the Remote Proctoring Guide for Candidates – LAT 2022 for information on how to register, schedule, and sit your test via remote proctoring.