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Brunel English Language Test (BrunELT)

Overview

The BrunELT provides you with an excellent opportunity if you would like to apply to Brunel and need to provide evidence of your English level. The BrunELT is an established test that has been developed by IPLC to evaluate your level of academic English. It is also helps to determine whether you are required to attend an English language course prior to your academic studies and is not suitable for entry to English Language programmes.

The BrunELT is held at Brunel University. It is both an integral part of all the IPLC programmes (you will take a BrunELT at the end of your IPLC course) and a stand-alone test. We also offer you the opportunity (March to May) to take the BrunELT in selected countries.

See available dates and book online

All tests are held at Brunel, on our campus in Uxbridge.

Who should take the BrunELT?

The BrunELT is suitable for you if you are:

Holding a conditional offer for a place at Brunel University but do not have the required IELTS or TOEFL score,
Holding an IELTS/TOEFL score but have not yet reached the required English entry level for your academic course. This test is not suitable for applying for a Pre-sessional course unless you are also holding an IELTS score 4.0, with a minimum of 4.0 in each sub section.

Find out what the test includes and view some frequently asked questions

How to apply

We run the BrunELT throughout the year (usually on a Friday) and it takes place at the Brunel campus in Uxbridge. The test costs £95 per person.

Find out how to pay and view how you will receive your results

Test Structure

The BrunELT is designed to evaluate your level of English. Please note this test is only suitable for students wanting to apply for direct entry to Brunel or for LIBT programmes. It is not suitable for entry onto English Language Programmes.
The test comprises four sections:

	Reading You will be given a piece of text to read. You will be expected to show your understanding of this by answering a number of questions related to the text. Time allowed 60 minutes
	Writing You will be given a number of essay titles, from which you need to choose one title and write approximately 300-700 words on the subject area. Time allowed 60 minutes
	Speaking You will be given a short interview with the examiner. You will be asked questions on subjects such as your hobbies, studies and your home country. Time allowed 5-10 minutes
	Listening You will be required to listen to a piece of academic text and show your understanding by answering a number of questions related to the text. Time allowed 60 minutes

Results

You will receive your results one week after you have taken the test. Your results will be sent to the email address you provided in the on-line application (we cannot give results out over the phone). Depending on your application status, we will inform you of one of the following:

Met entry requirements

If you have already applied to Brunel (or LIBT) and your BrunELT results meet the required level for your course, we will inform you of this and update your records to show you have met the English condition. If you have reached the required English level for your course, you still have the oppurtunity to attend the 3 week Pre-sessional course to further develop your English skills before you start your academic course.

Fallen below the entry requirements

If you have fallen slightly below the entry requirements for direct entry and you already hold IELTS with a minimum score of 4.0 with 4.0 in each sub section or TOEFL level B1, Reading (8) Listening (13) Speaking (19) Writing (17), you may be able to join one of our English courses. If this is not the case, we will advise you on how to proceed.

Not yet applied to Brunel

If you haven't yet applied for a course at Brunel we will send you details of available courses at Brunel and if you have met the English requirements for these courses (if you have not, we will advise on which English course would be suitable for your requirements).

As well as an email, you will also receive a certificate of your results. Please allow 5-10 days before collection (if you would like your certifcate to be posted to you please email iplc@brunel.ac.uk). The earliest you can retake a BrunELT is 2 months from the date of the last test

Payment

The BrunELT is usually run on a Friday and you must pay for the test no later than 12 noon on the Wednesday before the test, in order to secure your place. If you do not pay by this deadline your place may go to someone else.

How to pay for the BrunELT

The BrunELT costs £95 per person. To pay this fee, simply download and complete this form.

You then have the choice to:

If you are paying by credit/debit card, you can either email this form to the Finance office international.finance@brunel.ac.uk or fax it to 01895 269703.
If you would like to pay in person you can visit our Finance Office in the Russell Building.
If you would like to pay in cash you will need to take your completed form to the Cash Office in the Bannerman Centre.

We do not currently provide an on-line payment system, but hope to offer this in the near future.

If you plan to come in and pay in-person, please see our our campus directions to find your way to the designated places for payment of the BrunELT.

How to Apply

We run the BrunELT throughout the year (usually on a Friday) and it takes place at the Brunel campus in Uxbridge. The test costs £95 per person.

See available dates and book online

BrunELT

FAQs

Who can take a Brunel English Language Test (BrunELT)?

You can apply to take a BrunELT test if you are:

Holding a conditional offer for a place at Brunel University or LIBT but do not have the required IELTS or TOEFL score
Holding an IELTS/TOEFL score, but have not yet reached the required English entry level for the academic course you have applied/applying for.

How often do tests take place?

Test takes place weekly from April - September and fortnightly from September - April. You can see upcoming dates on the booking form.

Where does the test take place?

The test takes place on our Uxbridge campus, which is easily accessible by various modes of transport. Please see our campus directions for help on how to get to Brunel.

What do I need to bring to the test?

You must bring some formal identification that includes a photograph of yourself, e.g. a passport or driving licence. We will not be able to give you your results unless we have seen some formal ID. You will also need to bring your own pens. Please note you will not be allowed to use a dictionary in the test.

How can I pay for the test?

The BrunELT costs £95 per person. Please download and complete this form before coming to the test. There are several payment options:

If you are paying by credit/debit card, please fax the form to 01895 269703 (never send credit card details via email).

If you would like to pay by debit/credit card in person, you can bring the form to the Finance Office in the Russell Building.

If you would like to pay in cash, you will need to take your completed form to the Cash Office in the Bannerman Centre. (Check summer opening times by calling 01895 265264)

If you plan to come in and pay in person please see the directions to campus to find your way to the designated places for payment. Please note, your place on the test is not secured until we have received your payment of £95. You should make your payment by 12pm on the Wednesday prior to your test date, at the latest. If we do not receive your payment by this time, you place on the test may be given to someone else.

We hope to introduce online payment for BrunELTs in the near future.

When will I get my results?

We aim to release the results one week after the test date. The results will be sent to the email address that you provided when you applied for the test. Please note we are unable to give the results out over the phone.

What should I do once I receive my test results?

The results of your test will be emailed to you. Depending on your application status, we will inform you of one of the following;

If you have already applied to Brunel or LIBT and your BrunELT results meet the required level for your course we will inform you of this and update your records to show you have met the English condition

If you have fallen slightly below the entry requirements, we will suggest which English language course you should attend to improve your academic English skills prior to your studies. In addition to your BrunELT, you will need to hold a valid UKBA secure English Language test for an English course.

If you haven't yet applied for a course at Brunel, we will send you details of available courses at Brunel (we will advise if it is likely that you need to attend an English course).

If you are applying to LIBT, or are a student from within the European Union, your results will be passed onto the relevant admissions department and they will contact you in due course.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, you can collect your certificate 5-10 working days after the test date. If you would like your certificate posted to you, please email iplc@brunel.ac.uk.

If I don't pass, when can I retake the test?

The earliest that you can retake a BrunELT test is 2 months after your last test date.

Can my friend collect my results for me?

Friends or family members cannot collect your results. We will only email the results to the email account originally provided when booking the test on-line.

Can I receive my results before paying my test fee?

We are unable to send out results without seeing your proof of payment first. If you are unable to pay prior to the test, you will need to do so as soon as possible. Once we have received proof of payment, we will release your results.

Can I get a refund if I miss the test?

We are unable to offer refunds. However you may rearrange your test for another date, or transfer the money towards any other university fee (for example accommodation/tuition fees).If you would like to take the test on another date please inform the IPLC office by email at iplc@brunel.ac.uk.