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Important Information to Know Before Taking the Test

Please read the following information carefully and fill out the form.

English Test Structure
The QA Higher Education English Test is structured in two parts as outlined below.

Please access English Language Assessment Guide for more details

Before taking the test, please watch the preparation videos and read the Skype Guide carefully as these contain important information to help you prepare.

Maths Test Structure

Please access Maths Sample Test for more details

Interview Structure
The QA Higher Education English Test is structured in two parts as outlined below.

Please access Interview Guide for more details

Applicants must be able to produce:

• Original photo identification for verification
• Original qualifications

Before taking the test, please watch the preparation videos and read the Skype Guide carefully as these contain important information to help you prepare.

Location Requirements
All tests should be conducted under the following conditions:

• The room should be well-lit
• Candidates should be on their own throughout the entire test
• Candidates may be asked to move their camera around at any time to ensure they are alone in the room
• There should be no disruptive background noise
• There must be no disruptions during the test by any other person
• Applicants are not allowed to take the test in a public place such as an internet cafe, shopping centre, etc.

If any of the above conditions are not met, the test will not be started (or will be terminated if mid-test).

Technology Requirements
You will need:

• A laptop or desktop computer to take the test. Tests attempted on any other device, including Google Chromebooks, will not be started.
• Skype installed and to be familiar with using Skype to make and receive video calls. Candidates should be willing and able to share their screen during testing for invigilation purposes.
• A webcam and speakers
• To use Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome. For Mac users, candidates will not be able to use Safari for the test as it does not recognise some audio files in the test. Browsers should not have any addon software or applications which translate or find words, or that gives suggestions for vocabulary to assist candidates.
• A stable internet connection. We recommend using an Ethernet cable plugged in to an internet router, if not, a strong enough WiFi connection to run the test for the full duration is needed.

Are You Allowed To Take Notes During the Test?
You are only allowed to take notes in the second part of the Speaking test, (the assessor will inform you when you can take notes). You are NOT allowed to take notes during the Listening, Reading and Writing tests, if you are found to be doing so you will be disqualified.

Checklist for Your English Language Test
Please read the below requirements before your English Test:

I confirm that I have read and understood all of the information provided to me above and I have prepared myself to undertake the test.

I understand that failure to attend my test without sufficient notice will mean that I will not be allowed to rebook the test.

I understand that if the declaration form is not fully completed and returned, no later than 3 days working days prior to the test date, will result in my test being cancelled and that I may not be offered the opportunity to re-schedule.

In registering for the English test, I also accept the following Terms & Conditions:

• I confirm that I have not been made aware of the specific content or the exact questions that will be raised as part of the test.
• I confirm that I will undertake this test without any assistance from individuals, software or tools (e.g. translation device) other than those used by QA Higher Education as part of the assessment process.
• I confirm that I will not take recordings, photographs, screen-shots or capture images or videos in any other manner once the test has started.
• I agree that all Skype calls can be recorded by QA Higher Education.
• I understand that the answers provided in the English Test form part of my application.
• I also understand that any false or inaccurate information or breach of any conditions during the test may lead to the immediate rejection of my application without recourse or appeal.

As such, I will promptly notify QA Higher Education of any details supplied which are inaccurate or false.

Declaration Form

The declaration form must be fully completed with correct information.

When you submit the form, you will be taken to the calendar where you can choose a date and time that is convenient for you to sit your test, from the dates and times that are available.

Before you begin, please ensure that you have the following:

• Passport – please use your full name that is on your passport
• Offer letter – please ensure you provide your Student ID so that we can identify your student record. This will either begin with an A OR be numbers only (e.g. A1234567 or 12345678).
• Correct contact details that match your course application form.
• A valid Skype ID so that the assessor can call you on the day of your test.

You will also need this information for your test too.

Your test booking may be cancelled if any of the records are incorrect and/or we are unable to identify you against your student record or you are not eligible to take the test.

You will be able to change or cancel the test yourself, however if you fail to do this or do not notify us at least 3 days before the test date, you will not be given another opportunity to take the test.

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

If you are using a desktop/laptop, please ensure you are using Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser.

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