Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)

Everything you need to know before taking your LANTITE

The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) tests future teachers to help increase the confidence higher education providers, employers and the public have in the literacy and numeracy skills of graduating teachers.

LANTITE ensures all new teachers have a high level of personal literacy and numeracy skills required to meet the demands of teaching. The Federal Government requires that all initial teacher education students must sit and pass the test.

All initial teacher education students enrolled in the Faculty of Education at Southern Cross University must complete the LANTITE. This includes all students enrolled in:

• Primary courses
• Secondary education courses

Students are advised to complete and pass the LANTITE in their program. Southern Cross University requires students to complete the test before their second professional experience placement. For students in an undergraduate program, please refer to your course progression and note (aim to complete LANTITE by the end of year 2). In the Master of Teaching, it means Year 2, Session 1. Students cannot graduate without passing both components of LANTITE.