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If you have applied, or are interested in applying, to study with us, and do not hold an English language qualification that is accepted by Birmingham City University, the Birmingham City University English Proficiency Test (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT) offers an ideal opportunity to demonstrate your English ability.Ìý

Birmingham City University’s English Proficiency Test (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT) results can be used as evidence of English language ability for the majority of courses at Birmingham City University. English language requirements for individual courses can be found on the relevant course information pages on our website.

Following receipt of your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT results, we will advise you on your next steps, including whether you would be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Structure

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT has been developed by the International Centre for English to assess the language skills you will need to begin a course of study at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT assesses your English language ability in the four skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You will be awarded scores for each skill, as well as an overall score.

You can find further information on the different parts of the test in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Candidate Handbook.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Online

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Online is delivered using theÌý application and can be taken from the comfort of your own home using a laptop or computer. An online invigilator will supervise and support you throughout all stages of the test.

Full details of everything you will need to take the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Online can be found in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Test Rules.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Online is delivered in two parts:

1. The Main Test comprises Listening, Reading and Writing parts. These are delivered online in one session. (Approximately 2.5hours)
2. The Speaking test will be available to book after you have completed the Main Test (Listening, Reading and Writing tests). (20minutes)

All parts of your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English Proficiency Test Online Main Test (Listening, Reading and Writing) are recorded and kept by the provider TestReach in line with the .

Your Speaking Test is recorded and kept by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. All the recordings are kept by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for internal staff training and quality purposes. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø complies with UK data protection laws. For information about how ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø processes your personal data, please read our privacy notices.

Booking a place on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT

Please ensure you read theÌýºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Test Rules and theÌýºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Refund PolicyÌýbefore booking your test.

If you may need to request reasonable adjustments for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT, please read ourÌýºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Disability Adjustments Policy and contact us atÌýtesting@bcu.ac.uk before booking a test.

After you have booked a test through our online store, you will receive an email from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with confirmation of your purchase and the test date.

Approximately 2 weeks before your exam date, you will receive two emails from our partner, TestReach. The first email advises you that you have been registered with TestReach and provides you with a username and password for your new TestReach account (new candidates only). You will need to change the password. The second email provides instructions for scheduling your exam. It is important that you read these emails carefully. Please ensure you check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see these emails in your inbox.Ìý

At least 72 hours before your exam time, you will need to download the TestReach application, schedule your exam time and complete a system check. If you do not complete these steps at least 72 hours before your exam time, you will not be able to take the exam.

On your test day, please carefully follow the instructions given by your remote invigilator and on screen during the Main Test (Listening, Reading and Writing tests).

Following completion of the Main Test (Listening, Reading and Writing tests), you will be sent an email from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with instructions for booking a slot for your Speaking Test. Your Speaking Test will take place online with a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø examiner on a different day.

Prepare for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT

You will find guidance to help you prepare for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT in theÌýºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT Candidate Handbook as well as sample Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests below.

Contact

For more information about Birmingham City University’s English Proficiency Test (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT), please contact: testing@bcu.ac.uk.

Please note:

Test registration closes 16 days before the date of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT or when the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø EPT is fully booked, whichever is first.

Test results are typically issued within five days of completing all four components of the test. Results may be delayed if further review is required.

*There may be a delay in issuing results if further reviews of tests are required.

Sample tests group 1

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Sample tests group 2