BrunELT (by Password Plus)

If you have already applied to Brunel (or Brunel Pathway College) and your BrunELT (by Password Plus) 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 opportunity to attend the 6-week Pre-sessional course to further develop your English skills before you start your academic course.

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, 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. Please note that if you have fallen below the requirements and you do not hold IELTS with a minimum of 4.0, you can still be placed on an appropriate pre-sessional course if you apply for the 'online only' option. 

If you only wish to study English, please apply for an English course or email languagecentre@brunel.ac.uk. The BrunELT (by Password Plus) (£90) is only for students applying for a degree course.

A written text, where you have to demonstrate your understanding by answering comprehension, vocabulary and reference questions.

Time allowed 30 minutes

You will be required to listen to an academic lecture and show your understanding by answering a number of questions related to the lecture. The test is divided into two sections. Before the lecture begins you will receive the question paper for Parts A and B. You will be given 5 minutes to read the questions and think about the kind of answers you are expected to give.

Part A: You will fill in gaps with numbers or words as you listen to the lecture. The questions in Part A test your ability to understand and note down discrete facts. You should write the exact words of the lecturer

Part B: You are required to answer a range of question types. You may be expected to decide whether statements are true or false, sometimes justifying your answer. You may also have to answer open questions, multiple choice questions and questions about steps in a process. You need to answer all the questions in Part B while you listen to the lecture. In this section of the test, you need to demonstrate your understanding of key ideas and processes and your ability to select key information, while discarding irrelevant facts. You can use your own words or the lecturers words

Time allowed 20 minutes

You will be given a choice of two essay titles, from which you need to choose one to write approximately 300-700 words on the subject area.

Time allowed 45 minutes

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. This will be recorded.

Time allowed 5-6 minutes

You can redeem their BrunELT (by Password Plus) their coupon on the Password website anytime, 24/7. After redeeming it, you then schedule your preferred test day and time through their ProctorU account.

Each student may take the test up to three times (initial attempt + two retakes). A one‑month waiting period applies before scheduling the third attempt.

The test takes place online.

It takes 3 hours and 5 minutes.

To prepare for your test you must read the handbook, which can be found here. You should also familiarise yourself with the test content, sample questions and answers, and consider buying a 10-hour preparation course including a free practice test, using this link.

Each student may take the test up to three times (initial attempt + two retakes). A one‑month waiting period applies before scheduling the third attempt.

Results will be emailed by Brunel via the BrunELT (brunelt@brunel.ac.uk) to the email account originally provided when booking the test online. Results are normally released and sent to candidates and Admissions team within 10 working days of the test taking place.

If you have a disability or a learning difference which requires special access arrangements to be made, you must inform us at least two months before your intended test date. You will also need to provide information (including medical certificates and/or reports) about your disability or learning difference so that accommodations can be considered for you to access the BrunELT (by Password Plus) test. For more information, see the handbook.

If you logged in too late to take your BrunELT (by Password Plus), or did not log in at all, no refund will be made. You must log in 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. If you still wish to take a BrunELT (by Password Plus), there will be a charge for this. You will have to get in touch with Password Support, by emailing support@englishlanguagetesting.co.uk.

If you are ill, you can reschedule your test up to 24 hours before it is scheduled to be taken by logging in to your account free of charge.

If you logged in too late to take your BrunELT (by Password Plus), or did not log in at all, no refund will be made. You may take the BrunELT (by Password Plus) up to three times (a first test and two retakes). To cater for circumstances such as test performance possibly being affected by ill health in a first test, a second (re-take) test can be booked and taken immediately after taking the first test. To take a third you must wait until 28 days have elapsed since the second test was taken.

You are responsible for checking your equipment and network, and ensuring it works properly. If you have technical problems with your equipment and/or network (PC, microphone and speaker, webcam, local Internet connection etc.) that mean you are unable to take the test, or have technical problems during the test which mean it cannot be completed, no refund will be made. If you still wish to take a BrunELT (by Password Plus) then email the Password Support Team (support@englishlanguagetesting.co.uk) with your test login and a brief explanation of what happened for further guidance. There may be further fees to pay in order to book a new test session. Please note that the internet is not guaranteed to be perfectly reliable and ELT cannot be responsible for internet problems outside of ELT’s and Meazure Learning’s servers and local networks.

You must follow the test regulations set out in the handbook. You must also follow all test rules on the day of your test, which can be found here.

Your work needs to be yours and any additional help like dictionary or AI (artificial intelligence) is strictly NOT ALLOWED. Any suspected cheating or suspicious behaviour will be taken extremely seriously and will be investigated. Subject to investigation, if it is believed you have cheated or used AI, you risk failing the test outright and your application to Brunel to be rejected.

For any queries regarding applying for your BrunELT (by Password Plus), please contact brunelt@brunel.ac.uk. 

After receiving your email confirmation and voucher, for any further queries please refer to support@englishlanguagetesting.co.uk.

If you are experiencing any further issues when purchasing, scheduling or taking your test, please call Password's support team on +44 (0)20 8326 5608 or email the support team at support@englishlanguagetesting.co.uk.

If you need to take a BrunELT travel test in your own country, please contact your regional Brunel agent, who will advise you on local testing arrangements. If you do not have a regional agent or are unsure who to contact, you can email the BrunELT team directly at BrunELT@brunel.ac.uk.