LANTITE practice test
A free practice test for the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students, set out like the real one: 130 original questions, a full numeracy test and a full literacy test, timed if you want it, and marked with a worked solution for every question.
TeachBuySell is not connected with ACER, which runs LANTITE. These are not ACER’s questions.
What the LANTITE is like
The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education students (LANTITE) is two computer-based tests, one for literacy and one for numeracy. Every student in an accredited teaching degree in Australia is expected to meet the standard in both before graduating. It is run by ACER, and it tests your own literacy and numeracy, not how you would teach them.
| Test | Questions | Time | What is in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy | 65 | 120 minutes | About two-thirds reading, one-third technical skills of writing (syntax and grammar, spelling, word usage, text organisation) |
| Numeracy | 65 | 120 minutes | Section 1: 52 questions with an on-screen calculator. Section 2: 13 questions with no calculator. Number and algebra, measurement and geometry, statistics and probability |
Questions are multiple choice or short answer, with no extended writing. Marks are not taken off for a wrong answer, so never leave one blank. In numeracy, ACER suggests 90 to 95 minutes for section 1 and 25 to 30 for section 2, and once section 2 has started you cannot go back. This practice test is built the same way, down to a calculator that reads 15% as 0.15. The full picture, with fees, dates and sources, is in the LANTITE guide.
How to use this practice test
- First, untimed. Do a quick set with the timer off to see the question types. Read the worked solution for every one you miss, and for any you guessed.
- Then, one area. The results list your weakest area first. Press Practise beside it to do every question in that area.
- Last, the full test under the timer. 65 questions in 120 minutes is under two minutes each. Sitting a full one is the only way to learn your pace, and when to flag a question and move on.
- Do ACER’s as well. ACER publishes free practice questions and full practice tests with worked solutions. They are the closest thing to the real test, so save one for the week before you sit.
What a practice score can and cannot tell you
ACER does not publish a pass mark. The standard is described as broadly equivalent to the top 30 per cent of the adult population, the real test is marked on a scale, and the number of questions you need varies from one version to the next. What ACER does publish is a score table for its own practice tests: 50 or more out of 65 is “indicative of achievement above the standard”, 38 to 49 in numeracy (37 to 49 in literacy) is around it, and lower is below. After a full test here, your score is shown beside those ranges for comparison only. ACER says its table applies only to its own practice tests, and these questions have not been trialled against ACER’s, so treat it as a rough guide.
LANTITE test dates for 2027
| Window | Registration | Test dates |
|---|---|---|
| Window 1 | 12 to 25 January | 15 to 28 February 2027 |
| Window 2 | 6 to 19 April | 10 to 23 May 2027 |
| Window 3 | 6 to 19 July | 9 to 22 August 2027 |
| Window 4 | 28 September to 11 October | 1 to 14 November 2027 |
Registration closes at 5 pm Melbourne time on the last day, about three weeks before the window opens, and sittings by remote proctoring end five days before the window does. Always confirm on ACER’s test dates page.
After the test: your first classroom
Once LANTITE is behind you, placement and your first class are next. TeachBuySell is where Australian teachers buy and sell classroom resources, and there are free tools here for planning and printing: start with the free teacher tools, the teacher salary calculator for what a graduate earns in each state, or browse resources by year level.
Questions about the LANTITE
Is this LANTITE practice test free?
Yes. All 130 questions, the timer, the marking and the worked solutions are free, with no sign-up and no email. Your answers stay in your own browser and are never sent anywhere.
Are these real LANTITE questions?
No. Real test questions are kept secure by ACER, which runs LANTITE, and TeachBuySell has no connection with ACER. These questions were written for this page in the same format and at a similar level, and every answer was checked by a second solver. ACER publishes its own free practice questions and practice tests, and you should do those as well.
How many questions are in the LANTITE and how long does it take?
Each test has 65 questions and 120 minutes. The literacy test is one section. The numeracy test has two: 52 questions with an on-screen calculator, then 13 questions with no calculator. Once you start section 2 you cannot go back to section 1.
What score do I need to pass the LANTITE?
ACER does not publish a pass mark. The standard is described as broadly equivalent to the top 30 per cent of the adult population, results are worked out on a scale, and the number of questions needed varies between versions of the test. On the score table for ACER's own practice tests, 50 or more out of 65 is described as indicative of achievement above the standard for both literacy and numeracy.
Can I use my own calculator in the LANTITE numeracy test?
No. Personal calculators are not permitted. A basic on-screen calculator is provided for section 1 (52 questions), and section 2 (13 questions) is done without one. You are given scratch paper and a pen.
When are the LANTITE test dates in 2027?
ACER lists four test windows for 2027: 15 to 28 February (register 12 to 25 January); 10 to 23 May (register 6 to 19 April); 9 to 22 August (register 6 to 19 July); 1 to 14 November (register 28 September to 11 October). Check ACER's test dates page before you plan around them.
How many times can I sit the LANTITE?
ACER says Education Ministers agreed that from 2025 there are no limits on the number of attempts. You pay the fee for each test each time you sit it, and you only re-sit the test you have not yet met the standard in. If you do not meet the standard after a first or second attempt, ACER advises talking to your university.
LANTITE is run by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). TeachBuySell is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ACER. Facts about the test on this page come from ACER’s LANTITE site and were checked on 11 November 2026.