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The UP English Language Test (UPELT) has been developed to help provide prospective students with obtaining their English language scores prior to enrolment.
The UPELT will have a fixed schedule every Wednesday that is easily booked through the UP Admissions team.
There are secure online and offline versions that can be facilitated on or off campus and are arranged in the afternoon (NZ time). Results are provided within 48 hours.
| Element | Tasks | Duration |
| Reading | 3 short passages (approx. 300-400 words each) from:
| 40 minutes |
| Listening | 2 tracks
| 20 minutes (Plus time to record answers) |
| Writing | 1 essay, 220-250 words
| 40 minutes (Plus time to upload the essay) |
| Speaking | 2 tasks led by an examiner:
| 10 minutes (Plus time for preparation) |
Book your test:
Step 1: Apply for one of the programmes.
Step 2: Email admissions@up.education to book the Up English Language Test. You need to make the booking at least 2 weeks in advance of your desired test date.
Step 3: Make the payment. The fee for the test is $50 NZD. You can make the payment by scanning the QR code or following the instructions on the payment request form that you will receive from the admissions team.
Step 4: Once the payment is made, please send the payment evidence to admissions@up.education.
Step 5: You will receive a confirmation of your booking from admissions team once the payment is received.
Please note: If you want to cancel or make any change to your test booking, you need to notify admissions@up.education by email at least 1 week in advance of the confirmed test date; no refund will be applicable if the cancellation or change request is received within a week in advance of the confirmed test date.
Covering all four elements of English language; reading, listening, writing and speaking, this well-rounded assessment is fully approved and accepted for entry into the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies.
All four elements follow a similar theme allowing for a natural progression from reading to listening to writing and to speaking.
Preparation for each test:
