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For students who have applied through QA Higher Education, we offer the QA Higher Education English Language, Maths Tests and Admissions/Academic interviews that are accepted by:

  • London Metropolitan University Branch Campuses
  • Northumbria University London Campuses
  • Southampton Solent University Branch Campuses
  • Ulster University Branch Campuses

 

These tests are only available to those who received a Conditional Offer or an invitation to take assessments with us and our partners.

To book your Assessments:

  1. Receive your conditional offer with Assessments as a condition
  2. Complete our declaration form – we will ask you to confirm your personal details, including some information regarding your application, and accept our terms and conditions
  3. Once you have submitted your declaration form, select the time and date for your test and book
  4. You will receive a booking confirmation which will include details about what to expect and any system requirements
  5. If for any reason you are unable to make your test appointment, it is very important that you manage your booking using email confirmation you received

The test will be conducted by and invigilated by QA Higher Education assessors.

Shortly before your test is scheduled to start, our assessor will email you a link to the Microsoft Teams call. The email will usually be sent up to 15 minutes before your test start time. Please ensure that you are logged in to your email account on your computer to access the link. Our assessors will always aim to attend on time, but during busy periods, there may be unavoidable delays of up to 15 minutes from your booked time.

You can read our Assessment Testing Policy here

Once you have read the Assessment Testing Policy

You can now complete the declaration form and follow our online booking process to choose the date and time for your test. Please book one appointment and we will cover any assessments required in the same booking.

Book Assessments Here

English Testing Resources

It’s important that you take the time to be fully prepared for your QA Higher Education English Language Test, from knowing what to do before your test date, understanding our regulations, and making sure you understand the format of the test.

This page includes all the key resources to help you prepare.

English Testing Resources

Here is a sample of the English Language test.

Maths Testing Resources

Here is a sample of the Maths test

Admissions/Academic Interview Testing Resources

Here is a sample of the Admissions and Academic Interview

Things to remember

To be able to sit the test, you will need:

  • Access to a desktop computer/laptop (you cannot use a mobile phone or tablet)
  • A stable, high-quality internet connection
  • Microsoft Teams access on your desktop computer/laptop. You will not be able to use your mobile phone for the test. You will be able to join the link through the web browser. There is no need to down the app.
  • A working webcam that allows our assessor to see you clearly at all times
  • Good quality speakers and microphone (headset or inbuilt) so you can clearly communicate with our assessor
  • Ensure you allow sufficient time to take the test. A test to complete all four components will take approximately three (3) hours

International Students

For students who have applied through QA Higher Education, we offer the QA Higher Education/Password English Language Tests that are accepted by the Ulster University Branch Campuses, Northumbria University, and the University of South Wales. 

These tests are only available to those who hold a Conditional Offer with us and our partners.

Your booking will be cancelled if you only hold a General Conditional Offer.

English Testing Resources

It’s important that you take the time to be fully prepared for your QA Higher Education English Language Test, from knowing what to do before your test date, understanding our regulations, and making sure you understand the format of the test.

This page includes all the key resources to help you prepare.

Things to remember

To be able to sit the test, you will need:

  • Access to a desktop computer/laptop (you cannot use a mobile phone or tablet)
  • A stable, high-quality internet connection
  • A working webcam that allows our assessor to see you clearly at all times
  • Good quality speakers and microphone (headset or inbuilt) so you can clearly communicate with our assessor
  • Microsoft Teams access on your desktop computer/laptop. You will not be able to use your mobile phone for the test. You will be able to join the link through the web browser. There is no need to download the app
  • Ensure you allow sufficient time to take the test. A test to complete all four components will take approximately three (3) hours

To book your English Language Test

  • Receive your conditional offer with English language as a condition
  • Click on “Book English Test Here” blue button below to complete our declaration form – we will ask you to confirm your personal details, including some information regarding your application, and accept our terms and conditions.
  • Once you have submitted your declaration form, you will be emailed a link to the email address provided when completing your declaration form, to select the time and date you want to take your test, from the slots available.
  • You will receive a booking confirmation, which will include details about what to expect and any system requirements
  • If you wish to reschedule or cancel your test, this option will be available at the bottom of the booking confirmation email

The test will be conducted by and invigilated by QA Higher Education assessors.

If for any reason you are unable to make your test appointment, it is very important that you let us know as soon as possible

On the day of your test

The assessor will email you a link to invite you to the test.

This will be sent to the email address you have provided on your booking.

Shortly before your test is scheduled to start, our assessor will email you a link to the Microsoft Teams call. The email will usually be sent up to 15 minutes before your test start time. Please ensure that you are logged in to your email account on your computer to access the link. Our assessors will always aim to attend on time, but during busy periods, there may be unavoidable delays of up to 15 minutes from your booked time.

To be ready to take the test please read the instructions for what you need to do on the day: Being Ready for your English Language Test.

You can read our English Testing Policy here.

If you have received your conditional offer

You can now complete the declaration form and follow our online booking process to choose the date and time for your test.

Book English Test Here