Taking the test
Use this page to learn about the test requirements and process.
How to take the test
After buying your test, you will receive a purchase confirmation email from Password.
You will also receive an email with information about setting up your profile and scheduling your test.
If a pre-test ID check is required, you will be informed of this.
You can take the test online, from your own home whenever it is suitable for you, any day of the year.
On the day of your test, you will log on to the ProctorU portal 10 minutes before the start time of your
test and meet the proctor (invigilator), who will explain the instructions and start your test for you.
Please note, you will be required to show your passport, perform a room scan and check your equipment before you start the test.
Make sure you are familiar with all of the test rules and regulations.
You will receive your results certificate by email within five working days of taking the test, which you can share with
your chosen institution. If you receive a voucher code from your institution, result certificates will be shared directly with them.
You will also receive an email with information about setting up your profile and scheduling your test.
If a pre-test ID check is required, you will be informed of this.
You can take the test online, from your own home whenever it is suitable for you, any day of the year.
On the day of your test, you will log on to the ProctorU portal 10 minutes before the start time of your
test and meet the proctor (invigilator), who will explain the instructions and start your test for you.
Please note, you will be required to show your passport, perform a room scan and check your equipment before you start the test.
Make sure you are familiar with all of the test rules and regulations.
You will receive your results certificate by email within five working days of taking the test, which you can share with
your chosen institution. If you receive a voucher code from your institution, result certificates will be shared directly with them.
Test Requirements
You must have:
- Carefully read the documents with links below, especially the student handbook
- A valid passport (this is the only acceptable form of ID). Photocopies are not accepted.
- A computer or laptop
- An external webcam/smartphone camera/mirror for the proctor (invigilator) to check your screen and keyboard
- Your ProctorU account username and password
- Your Password Skills Plus test login which was sent to your email when the test was purchased
PC & Internet Requirements:
- Windows 10 or above or macOS 10.15 Catalina or above
- On a Windows PC Chrome (version 53 or above) or Firefox (version 42 or above) or Edge (version 79 or above) web browser, or on a Mac Chrome (version 74 or above)
- Reliable internet connection with a minimum bandwidth of 2 Mbps
- A front-facing camera
- A microphone
- Speakers
Setting up your test
Before your test:
- Make sure your profile includes your full legal name (as per your passport), your phone number (including country code) and an email address that you can access in case the Password Support team need to contact you or call you back if you need our assistance.
- Ensure that your computer language is set to English.
- Ensure that you are in a suitable environment with a desk and chair (one door visible behind you, no glass walls or doors).
On the day of the test:
- Clear the room, including all books, papers, phones and unauthorised electronic equipment/devices
- You are allowed one sheet of plain paper, a pen or pencil, and a water bottle
- Have your valid passport ready
- Have your Password Skills Plus test login which was sent to your email when the test was purchased
- Log in to your ProctorU account 10 minutes before the start time of your scheduled test. If you are more than 30 minutes late for your start time, you will not be permitted to take the test.
- Make sure you follow all rules and regulations set out in the Password Skills Plus Student Handbook and Password Plus Test Rules Document.
For any enquiries regarding the above, please email support@englishlanguagetesting.co.uk.
The Test Process
Password Skills Plus Student Handbook
Please see here for the Password Skills Plus Student Handbook.
Read this carefully before you buy your test.
Password Skills Plus rules
Please see here for the rules and instructions to follow on the day of your test.
Read this carefully before you take your test.
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