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Phase 1 · Weeks 1–2 · Reasoning FundamentalsPart 1
Week 1
Introduction to All Test Formats
Fundamentals · EPSO Exercises
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Mon
Verbal Test: Theory & 10 Practice Questions
Read the EPSO guide on verbal reasoning. Focus on syllogisms and text conclusions. Then warm up with the EU Graduate question bank: Practice Verbal Reasoning →
Tue
Numerical Test: Theory & 10 Practice Questions
Percentages, table interpretation, reading diagrams. Do EPSO practice test 1.
Wed
Abstract Test: Pattern Sequences & Matrix Questions
Understand the 5 most common pattern types (rotation, reflection, color, number, size).
Thu
SJT Introduction: Format & EU Competencies
Read through the 8 EPSO competencies. Look at EPSO SJT sample questions on epso.eu.
Fri
EU Fundamentals: Institutions & Legislation
Flashcards on: Commission, Parliament, Council, ECJ, ECB. Sketch the ordinary legislative procedure.
Sat
Weekly Review & Identify Weak Areas
Which test type was hardest? Note it and practice it more intensively next week.
Sun
🛌 Rest Day – Recovery is part of preparation!
Week 2
Develop Methods & Strategies
Solution Strategies · Time Management
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Mon
Verbal Test: Practice Time Strategy (20 questions in 20 min)
Goal: max 60 sec per question. Technique: scan text first, then read question.
Numerical Test: Train Table Analysis
Focus: multi-step calculations. Simulate calculator (only simple arithmetic allowed).
Tue
Abstract Test: 20 Questions with Timing
Goal: 1–1.5 min per question. Rule of thumb: if no answer after 90 sec, mark & continue.
Wed
EU Deepening: Current EU Priorities 2025/26
Read current EU Commission priorities (Green Deal, Digital Single Market, Defense). Subscribe to Euractiv newsletter.
Thu
Digital Skills: 15 Practice Questions
Focus on GDPR basics, Digital Markets Act (DMA), and open data concepts. Use eu-careers.europa.eu or eutraining.eu Digital Skills samples.
Fri
First Mini Mock Test: 3 Reasoning Types, Part 1 Format
10 Verbal + 10 Numerical + 10 Abstract, all timed. Check both Part 1 thresholds: Verbal ≥10/20 (standalone) and Numerical+Abstract combined ≥10/20. Note scores as baseline.
Sat
🛌 Break – you deserve it.
Sun
Watch EU Podcast or Documentary (optional)
E.g., "The EU in 10 minutes" (YouTube, official EU channel) or EUpolicy Podcast. Relaxed deepening.
Phase 2 · Weeks 3–5 · Intensive Reasoning TrainingPart 1
Week 3
Numerical & Verbal Focus
Daily Practice · Error Analysis
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Mon
Numerical: 30 Tasks with Error Analysis
After each wrong answer: Why wrong? Recognize patterns. Common errors: unit, scale, % base.
Tue
Verbal: 30 Tasks (English) – Train Language 2
Verbal Reasoning is taken in L1, but if L2 is English, practice in EN too. Key vocabulary: "infer", "premise", "contradict", "cannot say".
Wed
Abstract: 25 Questions + Create Your Own Pattern Card
Create an overview card with the 10 most common pattern types as a visual quick reference.
Thu
Numerical: Diagram Interpretation Special
Bar, line, pie charts and table combinations. Focus: quickly read trends and ratios.
Fri
Mock Test: Verbal + Numerical (30+30 under time pressure)
Simulate real test conditions: no dictionary, 35 min per block. Compare result with Week 2.
Sat
🛌 Freedom – no practice today.
Sun
Digital Skills: 20 Practice Questions
Focus on NIS2 Directive, Digital Services Act, EU data governance, AI Act basics. Explain each answer in writing, why is it the EU-policy-correct choice?
Week 4
Abstract Test & Digital Skills Intensive
Patterns, Digital Policy, Simulation
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Mon
Abstract: 40 Tasks with Strict Time Limit
Max 70 sec per question. Practice not spending too much time on one task.
Tue
Digital Skills: Deep Dive, GDPR, AI Act, DMA
Study the 3 key EU digital laws in depth: GDPR (data protection), AI Act (risk categories), Digital Markets Act (gatekeeper obligations). Create a comparison table.
Wed
EU Deepening: Budget, Cohesion Policy, EU Law
MFR (multi-year financial framework), structural funds, primary/secondary law, TFEU basics.
Thu
Verbal Test: Increase Difficulty Level
Use exercises from Sova Assessment or Civil Service Fast Stream (UK) as a more challenging alternative.
Fri
Numerical: Resolve Last Week's Errors
Go through all wrong answers from weeks 3–4. Re-solve each calculation path until you understand.
Sat
Midterm Full Mock Test, Part 1 Format (3 Reasoning Tests)
Real Part 1 conditions: Verbal 35 min → Numerical+Abstract combined, no break. Check both thresholds: Verbal ≥10/20 and Numerical+Abstract combined ≥10/20. Compare with Week 2 baseline.
Sun
🛌 Complete break after the big mock test.
Week 5
Error Analysis & Build Strengths
Targeted Training · Close Gaps
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Mon
Analyze Midterm Mock Test & Create Action Plan
Where are the biggest gaps? Prioritize remaining weeks accordingly. Set minimum targets (e.g., 70% correct).
Tue
Numerical: Repeat Your 2 Weakest Task Types 3x
Focus on the 2 task types where you make the most mistakes.
Wed
Verbal: Master the False Positive Trap
Most common trap: answers that sound almost right. Practice: cite text evidence for every answer WHY it\'s correct.
Thu
Abstract: 30 Challenging Tasks
Use advanced exercises from "How to pass abstract reasoning tests" (Kogan Page).
Fri
EU Knowledge Quiz: Institutions, Treaties, Facts
Use EPSO quiz app or create your own flashcards. Goal: fluently recall 15 EU facts. Then try the PRO EU Knowledge MCQ bank (AI Act 2026): EU Knowledge MCQs →
Sat
Digital Skills: Full Practice Set Under Time Pressure
Timed MCQ session covering all Digital Skills topics. Analyse wrong answers: was it an EU-law gap or a comprehension issue?
Sun
🛌 Well-deserved break.
Phase 3 · Week 6 · Part 1 Final SprintPart 1
Week 6
Part 1 Final Sprint
Full Simulation · Threshold Check · Tech Rehearsal
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Mon
Full Part 1 Simulation: All 3 Tests in One Session
Verbal (25 q, 35 min) → Numerical (10 q, 20 min) → Abstract (10 q, 10 min) with no breaks between, exactly as Part 1 runs on test day. Record your raw scores for threshold analysis.
Tue
Threshold Analysis: Are You Safe on Both Gates?
Check scores against both Part 1 gates: (1) Verbal ≥10/20, standalone, no compensation. (2) Numerical + Abstract combined ≥10/20, they are added together. If either is at risk, today\'s session targets it.
Wed
Verbal Sprint: 40 Questions, L1, Strict 35 Minutes
Only use information stated in the passage, no outside knowledge. Target: under 10% error rate. This is a standalone gate; strong numerical/abstract scores cannot compensate a weak verbal score.
Thu
Numerical + Abstract Combined Mock (Train the Joint Gate)
15 numerical + 15 abstract questions, timed together. Think of them as a single combined score. If you\'re strong in one, it compensates the other, but the combined score must reach ≥10/20.
Fri
Technical Rehearsal: EPSO System Check + Webcam Test
Run EPSO's system check tool. Verify: webcam, microphone, stable internet (wired preferred), quiet room, valid ID at hand. Your EPSO account name must match your ID exactly. A tech failure on test day does not guarantee a re-sit.
Sat
Light Flashcard Review Only, No New Learning
Review familiar flashcards lightly. No new exercises. Mental rest is part of the preparation now. If Part 1 is this week: confirm your test slot, logistics, and go to bed early.
Sun
🎯 Part 1 week, confirm logistics, then rest completely.
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Part 1 Test Day, Expected October/November 2026
Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract reasoning, all three in a single session. You must clear both thresholds to be invited to Part 2.
≥10/20Verbal Reasoning
standalone gate, no compensation
standalone gate, no compensation
≥10/20Numerical + Abstract Combined
scores are added together
scores are added together
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✅ Pass both thresholds → invited to Part 2 in 2027
Phase 4 · Weeks 7–8 · EU Knowledge & Digital SkillsPart 2
Week 7
EU Knowledge, Institutions, Treaties & Policy
Part 2 Prep · MCQ Practice · L2 Recall
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Mon
EU Institutions Deep Dive (Commission, Parliament, Council, ECJ)
Master the composition, powers, and interaction of all 7 EU institutions. Who proposes, who co-decides, who implements, who reviews? Use the EU Knowledge flashcards on EU Graduate as your starting point.
Tue
EU Treaties & Legal Framework (Maastricht, Lisbon, TFEU)
Key treaty milestones and what they created. TFEU: four freedoms, EU competences, legal bases. Know the difference between regulations, directives, and decisions. The ordinary legislative procedure step-by-step.
Wed
EU Budget & Cohesion Policy (MFF, Structural Funds, NextGenEU)
MFF 2021–2027 structure and own resources. Role of structural, cohesion, and just transition funds. What NextGenerationEU is, how it\'s financed, and why it was created. Key figures and percentages matter here.
Thu
EU Current Priorities: Green Deal, Digital Decade, Enlargement
For each current EU strategic priority: know the goal, the key legislation, and the target year. Euractiv and the EU Commission website are your best sources. These topics regularly appear in EU Knowledge MCQs.
Fri
EU Knowledge Mini Mock: 30 MCQ, L2, 25 Minutes Timed
Full timed MCQ session in your L2. Cover all EU Knowledge categories: institutions, treaties, budget, policies, values. Note every wrong answer, these tell you exactly which flashcards to review.
Sat
Gap Review: Target Every Wrong Answer from Friday's Mock
Create a new flashcard for each wrong answer. EU Knowledge is won by iterating on your mistakes, not re-reading what you already know.
Sun
🛌 Rest day. You're building the Part 2 knowledge base now.
Week 8
Digital Skills, EU Digital Policy Intensive
GDPR · AI Act · DMA/DSA · NIS2 · MCQ Practice
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Mon
GDPR Deep Dive: 7 Principles, 8 Rights, Fines & DPO
The 7 data protection principles (lawfulness, minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, etc.), 8 data subject rights (access, erasure, portability, etc.), fines up to 4% global turnover, when a DPO is mandatory. Highest-frequency Digital Skills topic.
Tue
AI Act: Risk Tiers, Prohibited AI & GPAI Obligations
Four risk levels: unacceptable (banned), high-risk (compliance obligations), limited risk (transparency), minimal risk (no rules). Know what makes AI "high-risk" (biometric ID, critical infrastructure, HR decisions). General-Purpose AI model obligations.
Wed
Digital Markets Act + Digital Services Act
DMA: gatekeeper designation criteria, core platform services, what gatekeepers must do/must not do. DSA: trusted flaggers, risk assessments for VLOPs/VLOSEs, algorithmic transparency. Know the key distinction between DMA (fair markets) and DSA (safe online environment).
Thu
NIS2, Cybersecurity Act, Data Governance Act & Data Act
NIS2: expanded scope vs NIS1 (18 sectors), incident reporting, supply chain security. Cybersecurity Act: ENISA mandate, EU certification framework. Data Governance Act and Data Act: what they enable, who benefits, how they differ.
Fri
Digital Skills Full Mock: Timed MCQ in L2
Full timed MCQ session covering all Digital Skills topics, in your L2. Analyse wrong answers: EU-law gap, vocabulary issue, or misread question? Different causes need different fixes.
Sat
EU Knowledge Refresher: 20 Mixed MCQ (Keep It Warm)
Don\'t let EU Knowledge go cold while focused on Digital Skills. 20 mixed questions, L2, 20 minutes. Both tests appear in the same Part 2 session, they need equal readiness.
Sun
🛌 Rest day.
Phase 5 · Weeks 9–10 · EUFTE Essay & Final SprintPart 2
Week 9
EUFTE Essay, Preparation & Practice
Essay Structure · Policy Analysis · L2 Writing
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Mon
EUFTE Essay: Background Document Format & Rapid Reading
The background document (~2 weeks before Part 2) is a dense EU policy text. Practice: read a 4-page EU Commission document in 10 min, then note the key problem, stakeholders, and trade-offs in 2 min. Speed and precision are the skill.
Tue
EUFTE Essay: First Full Draft, 40 Minutes Strict, L2
Choose a current EU policy topic (Green Deal, AI Act, EU enlargement). Structure: Problem → Analysis → Recommendation. Write in L2 without stopping, 40 minutes strictly. Is your recommendation concrete and actionable?
Wed
EUFTE Essay: L2 Language Polish
Rewrite Tuesday's essay with improved L2 precision. Focus on EU-specific vocabulary (subsidiarity, co-decision, cohesion, transposition), clear paragraph transitions, and a confident institutional tone.
Thu
EUFTE Essay: Analyse 3 Model Answers
Use sample EUFTE essays from eutraining.eu or passepso.com. Annotate: strong opening? clear argument structure? concrete recommendation? Extract and reuse the structural patterns that work.
Fri
EUFTE Essay: Second Full Practice Essay (New Topic, 40 Min)
Different EU policy challenge. Strict 40 minutes, L2. Compare quality with Tuesday: Is your structure faster? Arguments more precise? Recommendation stronger?
Sat
EU Knowledge + Digital Skills Combined Refresher (20+20, L2)
Keep all three Part 2 components sharp simultaneously. 20 EU Knowledge MCQ + 20 Digital Skills MCQ in L2, 30 minutes total. All three appear in the same Part 2 session.
Sun
🛌 Rest day.
Week 10
Part 2 Final Sprint & Mental Preparation
Full Mock · Light Review · Sleep · Confidence
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Mon
Full Part 2 Simulation: EU Knowledge + Digital Skills + EUFTE
EU Knowledge MCQ (L2, timed) → Digital Skills MCQ (L2, timed) → EUFTE essay (40 min, L2). No pausing between sections. This is what Part 2 test day will feel like end-to-end.
Tue
Review Full Simulation: Essay Self-Assessment + MCQ Gap Analysis
Essay: clear problem statement? Evidence-based analysis? Concrete recommendation? Set 3 specific improvements. MCQs: which categories still have gaps?
Wed
Light Review Only, Familiar Flashcards & Best Essays
Read your 3 best practice essays aloud. Review only familiar flashcards. No new material, consolidation beats acquisition at this stage.
Thu
Remote Test Technical Check, Full Rehearsal
Same checklist as Part 1: webcam, microphone, wired internet, quiet room, valid ID, EPSO system check. Verify your EPSO account name matches your ID document exactly.
Fri
🌟 Part 2 test eve: Sleep well, eat well. Trust your preparation.
Sat
🎯 PART 2 TEST DAY – EU Knowledge, Digital Skills & EUFTE Essay
Eat a good breakfast. Log in early. Breathe. The work is done, now it\'s performance time.
Sun
🎉 Well done. You prepared for both parts. Whatever the result, be proud.
💡 Pro Tip: 30–45 min daily consistently beats 4 hours once on the weekend. Your brain consolidates new knowledge during sleep. Sleep and breaks aren't time loss – they're part of the training!