Password Skills Plus for university entry
Password Skills Plus is an internationally recognised English language proficiency test aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
What is the Password Skills Plus test?
Password Skills Plus is an English language proficiency test that fulfils all UK Home Office requirements for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It is also accepted by universities and colleges in over 100 countries around the world. A full list of institutions that accept the Password Skills Plus test can be found on the official website.
Aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the Password Skills Plus test assesses your English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. You can take the test from home at any date and time and receive your results via email within five working days.
What makes the Password Skills Plus test different?
Fully online test
You can take the test from home on any day at any time that works for you
Fast results
You can get your official score within five working days of completing the test
Comprehensive test structure
The test evaluates your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills over a total duration of three hours and five minutes
Affordable pricing
The test costs £110 + VAT and can be purchased directly from the Password website
Password Skills Plus test format
The Password Skills Plus test consists of four test modules – reading, writing, listening and speaking. It takes three hours and five minutes to complete.
Module
Duration
Description
Password Reading
One hour and 15 minutes
Password Reading has five sections. In each section, there is one task for you to complete. These tasks include answering multiple-choice questions and reordering sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Password Writing
30 minutes
Password Writing assesses your ability to write an essay. You have a choice of two essay titles to write an essay of at least 200 words.
Password Listening
One hour
Password Listening has five sections. In each section, you have to listen to multiple recordings and answer questions based on their contents. Once you press play, the recording cannot be paused or restarted. Each recording plays twice and questions appear on the second playback.
Password Speaking
20 minutes
Password Speaking has five sections. In each section, there are one or more tasks for you to complete. You have to read the question on the screen and then answer it by speaking into the microphone. Notes can be made to help prepare answers.
Module: Password Reading
Duration: One hour and 15 minutes
Description: Password Reading has five sections. In each section, there is one task for you to complete. These tasks include answering multiple-choice questions and reordering sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Module: Password Writing
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Password Writing assesses your ability to write an essay. You have a choice of two essay titles to write an essay of at least 200 words.
Module: Password Listening
Duration: One hour
Description: Password Listening has five sections. In each section, you have to listen to multiple recordings and answer questions based on their contents. Once you press play, the recording cannot be paused or restarted. Each recording plays twice and questions appear on the second playback.
Module: Password Speaking
Duration: 20 minutes
Description: Password Speaking has five sections. In each section, there are one or more tasks for you to complete. You have to read the question on the screen and then answer it by speaking into the microphone. Notes can be made to help prepare answers.
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