STAT P is a 2-hour, 10-minute exam that assesses verbal and quantitative reasoning skills. Specific subject knowledge is not tested in this exam. For information on how to prepare for the test, refer to the 'Prepare' section of this website.
Stat P test booking 2023 Test Dates
Note that the dates are based on 2019 - 2021 dates, so check your deputy principles for the latest dates
Test Dates 9 - 13 November
Please note, not all locations will run tests on all days.
Test Locations
Alotau, Buka, Daru Island, Goroka, Kavieng, Kimbe, Kiunga, Kokopo, Lae, Lorengau, Madang, Mendi, Mt Hagen, Popondetta, Port Moresby, Vanimo and Wewak.
Stat P Test Fee
K100 (to be paid AFTER booking).
This fee is non-refundable. Payments are due by 25 October 2020. Late payments cannot be accepted.
Payment queries should be directed to the STAT P Officer stat-p@pnguot.ac.pg. Queries should include your full name, STAT ID and a photo of your white, printed bank receipt.
Communications with STAT Office
All applicant communications from ACER will be through the ACER Account Messaging System.
Once applicants have created their ACER Account (part of the test booking process) they will have access to this messaging system.
To access 'Messages', login into your ACER User Account and click on the 'Messages' option at the top of the page.
Emails will only be sent if a valid email address has been provided in your ACER User Account. Emails are additional to messages sent to your ACER Account Messaging System.
You can add an email address to your ACER Account yourself. Please see the Register webpage for details. Email addresses must be successfully validated before ACER will send communications to them.
When you add an email address to your account, the system will automatically send you an email to 'validate your ACER account'. You must click on the link in the email to validate your account.
Requirements for entry to 2022 courses
- Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) 2020
The PNG University of Technology (UOT) will only consider applications of Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) who sit the STAT P test in November 2020.
- Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) 2020 and Pre-Service Non-School Leavers
The University of Goroka (UOG) will only consider applications of Grade 12 School Leavers (SLs) and Pre-Service Non-School Leavers who sit the STAT P test in November 2020.
- A Pre-Service Non-School Leaver is a person who completed grade 12 in a previous year but did not gain a place at any university yet.
This test is not for postgraduate, In-service or PDGE students.
University Admission/Selection Queries
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LAE
For more information on admission to UOT or the selection process, please contact UOT directly:
Willeanna Gull (STAT P Officer):
Phone 473 4286 or 473 4289 (8am - 4pm on weekdays)
Email stat-p@pnguot.ac.pg
UNIVERSITY OF GOROKA
For more information on admission to UOG or the selection process, please contact UOG directly:
Yali Negere: Phone 531 1735 or Email: statpenquiries@uog.ac.pg
For information on how to book or 2019 STAT P test results, refer to their website.
