🧳 TOEIC Exam Day Belongings List: Facing the Test with Zero Forgotten Items

You know you should pack the night before.
But will you?

More than one test taker has woken up early on exam day, only to realise they forgot their test voucher, their ID… or even worse — their confidence.

Let’s fix that.
This isn’t just a packing list. It’s your calm-before-the-storm checklist — a small habit that makes a big difference.

✅ The Calm-Test-Day Checklist

Here’s what you actually need to bring — and why it matters:

1. Your Test Voucher (受験票)
No voucher = no entry. It happens more often than you think. Put it in a clear file and pack it first.

2. Valid Photo ID
The name must match your TOEIC registration exactly. Double-check expiration dates too.
Accepted: Driver’s license, passport, or My Number card — but always check official guidelines in advance.

3. Pencils (x2) and Eraser
Standard #2 or HB pencils (not mechanical).
Bring at least two — both sharpened — and a reliable eraser that won’t smudge or tear the paper.

4. Analog Wristwatch (Not a Smartwatch)
Phones and digital timers are off-limits. A simple analog watch is your best pacing tool — especially in Part 7.
Set quiet mental checkpoints (e.g. “Part 5 done by 10:10”) and check in as you go.

5. Nutrition for Mental Focus
We recommend a banana and a small bottle of electrolyte drink (like Pocari Sweat or Aquarius).
The goal: steady blood sugar and hydration.
Think: calm, stable, marathon energy — not a sugar spike followed by a crash.

6. Light Jacket or Cardigan
Test centres can be chilly — especially in summer when the air conditioning is strong.
Bring a layer, even if it’s warm outside. You don’t want to shiver through Part 7.

7. Eye Drops or Tissues
Dry eyes from AC? Runny nose from nerves or allergies? It happens.
You won’t be allowed to leave often, so bring a small pack of tissues and eye drops just in case.

8. Quiet Good Luck Charm (if that’s your thing)
A small item — a charm from a shrine, a pebble in your pocket, a note from someone who believes in you.
Sometimes it’s not superstition — it’s stability. And it reminds you: you’re not alone.

🌅 Pack the Night Before = Calm the Morning Of

One of the simplest ways to reduce test anxiety?

Pack everything the night before.
Lay it all out on your desk or dining table.

🎒 Clear file
✏️ Pencils and eraser
🪪 ID
⏰ Watch
🥤 Drink + snack
🧥 Jacket
🍀 (Optional) Lucky charm

When your bag is ready, your brain rests better.

You’ll sleep deeper, wake up calmer, and walk into the test without that frantic “Did I forget something?” panic that drains mental energy.

🧠 Bonus Tip: Prepare Your Brain Too

The TOEIC exam doesn’t start when they say, “Begin.”

It starts the moment you wake up — how you eat, how you move, how you breathe.

So:
Eat breakfast.
Walk slowly.
Check your belongings one last time.
And take one deep, steadying breath before you enter.

You’ve got this.

And now… you’re packed for it too.