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:
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
