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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 ̽»¨Ö±²¥, the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ English Proficiency Test (BCU EPT) offers an ideal opportunity to demonstrate your English ability.Ìý

̽»¨Ö±²¥â€™s English Proficiency Test (BCU EPT) results can be used as evidence of English language ability for the majority of courses at ̽»¨Ö±²¥. English language requirements for individual courses can be found on the relevant course information pages on our website.

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

BCU EPT Structure

The BCU 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 BCU.

The BCU 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 BCU EPT Candidate Handbook.

BCU EPT Online

The BCU 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 BCU EPT Online can be found in the BCU EPT Test Rules.

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

Booking a place on the BCU EPT

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

If you may need to request reasonable adjustments for the BCU EPT, please read ourÌýBCU 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 BCU 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 BCU with instructions for booking a slot for your Speaking Test. Your Speaking Test will take place online with a BCU examiner on a different day.

Prepare for the BCU EPT

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

Contact

For more information about ̽»¨Ö±²¥â€™s English Proficiency Test (BCU EPT), please contact: testing@bcu.ac.uk.

Please note:
Test registration closes 16 days before the date of the BCU EPT or when the BCU EPT is fully booked, whichever is first.

*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