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Do you have questions about our exams? Check out our FAQ section for answers to common inquiries.
GENERAL
What is MyCTYGreece?
MyCTYGreece is a personalized, online portal that gives access to all CTY Greece information. Through MyCTYGreece parents can:
- Verify and update student contact information.
- View, choose and register for any exam slots.
- View the student’s exam scores.
- Check the financial account balance for CTY Greece payments.
- Apply online to any CTY Greece programs for which the student is eligible.
Register to MyCTYGreece through the CTY Greece site under ENROLL.
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EXAMS
Who can take the CTY Greece exams?
Prospective candidates must be from 2nd-9th grade for the SCAT exam and 6th-9th for the STB exam. No other restrictions apply.
Why should students take the exams?
Talent Search participants are required to take a designated test. The available tests are the SCAT and the STB. Qualifying on one or both these tests helps ensure that the courses offered at CTY Greece will be the best match for the student. Sample tests are available through the website.
How to enroll for the exam?
The applications for the SCAT and STB tests are online. Please visit the CTY Greece website under EXAMS and create a MyCTYGreece account.
What is the cost of the exams?
The enrollment fee stands at 35€ per test.
What tests are available in CTY Greece?
SCAT: The test contains verbal and quantitative sections. It’s an above-grade-level test. Levels are based on students’ Grade: elementary (Grades 2-3), intermediate (Grades 4-5) and advanced (Grades 6-9).
STB: It’s a test for students who understand and remember the spatial relationships among objects and prefer visual images and graphic displays over text. Available for students in grades 6-9.
What test should a student take?
There are no restrictions on taking both tests, other than grade eligibility. Decisions should be based on the participant’s familiarity with the content and their personal preference. The STB is an alternative to the SCAT Advanced Quantitative section and may only be taken once.
Do students need to prepare for the test?
No special preparation is needed. For familiarization reasons, there are SCAT and STB samples on the CTY Greece website.
Is it necessary to complete all sections of each test?
Yes. Students should be present for the duration of the test (all sections).
What do students need for the exam day?
Students need:
Identity card or passport or other proof of identity with photo (e.g. birth certificate with photo).
*CAUTION: photocopies of certificates are NOT allowed.
- 2 HB2 pencils (no mechanical pencils allowed)
- Eraser
- Pencil Sharpener (not electric)
- (Optional) a small bottle of water
Not allowed in the room:
- Calculator
- Books
- PC or tablet
- Mobile phone
- Dictionary
- Markers
- Protractor
- Scrap paper
- Notes
- Pens
- Devices that produce sound (buzzer, watch with alarm, etc.) or record audio / video
- Ruler
What if a student is ill on the day of the test?
The SCAT or STB exams are provided in different cities. In larger cities, there are more than one exam session. In case of illness, please inform the CTY Greece office via email as soon as possible.
Are students obliged to take a course if they pass the CTY Greece exams?
No. There is no obligation for students to participate in one of the CTY Greece’s programs.
Are students required to retest each year to retain eligibility?
No. A student is required to retake the exams only in cases of level change i.e. from elementary to intermediate and from intermediate to advanced. However, students may take the test annually, in order to improve their score. The CTY Greece electronic system always keeps the best score for each candidate and section (verbal and quantitative).
How does a student become eligible for academic courses?
There are minimum qualifying requirements which you can find on the CTY Greece website.Once these requirements are met, students are eligible for different academic courses depending on the section or sections of the test they have passed.
If a student passes the exam but does not take courses right away, do they remain on the CTY Greece mailing list?
Parents or guardians retain their access to MyCTYGreece for use in the future, unless they choose to unsubscribe.
