English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)

The ELPT is suitable for applicants who have already been offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin and need to provide proof of their level of English, or for applicants who haven’t yet applied for a degree programme but are thinking about studying at Anglia Ruskin University.

The ELPT may also be suitable if you are considering applying for a course with ARU College, although we would recommend that you contact them before you book a test.

If you are planning to apply for a Pre-sessional course we would recommend emailing us before booking an ELPT: [email protected].

All available dates are listed on our online booking form.

Select the campus where you would like to take the test to see available dates.

The ELPT will take place either on our Cambridge or Chelmsford campuses. You can find available dates on our online booking form.. We’ll confirm the date, time and location by email (you should receive this information at least one day before the test date).

We would recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the test. We can’t allow any latecomers into the test and will not refund payments for tests if you arrive too late or fail to arrive.

To help you prepare for the test we would recommend that you practice writing and speaking English as much as possible.  You might also want to look at other resources to help you including IELTS text books; the British Council and BBC also have some good on-line resources. If you would like to look at some sample ELPT papers please email [email protected].

You must bring some formal identification that includes a photograph of yourself, e.g. a passport or driving licence to the test. Please note you won’t be able to sit the test if you don’t have any formal ID. You must also bring a copy of your receipt of payment, or we’ll be unable to issue your results.

You’ll also need to bring your own pens. Please note you will not be allowed to use a dictionary or have use of your mobile phone in the test.

We aim to release the results one week after the test date. The results will be sent to the email address that you provided on the online booking form (please check carefully that you provide your correct email address). Please note we are unable to give the results out over the phone.

What should I do once I get my test results?

Depending on your application status the following will happen.

• If you have already been made a conditional offer for a degree programme at Anglia Ruskin and you successfully reach the required English level with your ELPT results, we will update your application to show that you have met this condition.
• If you have applied to ARU College, they will contact you with what you need to do next.
• If you haven’t yet applied for an academic course, we will only be able to let you know if you have met the English requirements once you apply (please submit a copy of your ELPT results with your application)
• If you don’t achieve the required English score for your academic course you may be able to take an English course or we will recommend that you take an IELTS at an approved IELTS test centre.

If you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin University the results of your ELPT can be submitted as part of your application and these be accepted by the UKVI requirements for applying for a student visa.

If you are applying for a course that is below degree level you will need to check with our Admissions Team (please see their contact details in your offer letter) to ensure that the ELPT can be accepted.

We can send you a certified copy of your results (including the breakdown of your individual scores) which you can include in your application pack, or present to a future employer, for instance. There is a £5 administration charge. You can pay for your certificate using our online store.

The earliest you can retake an ELPT is two months after your last test date.

We will only provide the ELPT results to the email submitted on the online application form. We can’t give results out to family or friends.

We are unable to offer refunds. However you may rearrange your test for another date. If you would like to take the test on another date please email us at [email protected]