Language school students
If you are a language school student and have been asked to take a Password test then this area is for you.
You can use these pages to familiarise yourself with the test format, explore sample questions.
You can use these pages to familiarise yourself with the test format, explore sample questions.
How to prepare
To have the best chance of success in your Password test,
it is important for you to prepare properly. The following information
will help you to get ready for test day and to know what type of questions
to expect in your test.
It is recommended that you first look through the preparation material first and then take a
practice test, which we will mark for you. Along with your results report which will contain both
Password scores and CEFR levels, we will send you some helpful tips to further improve your score.
it is important for you to prepare properly. The following information
will help you to get ready for test day and to know what type of questions
to expect in your test.
It is recommended that you first look through the preparation material first and then take a
practice test, which we will mark for you. Along with your results report which will contain both
Password scores and CEFR levels, we will send you some helpful tips to further improve your score.
Preparation material
- Password Knowledge
Password Knowledge is a sophisticated test of English language grammar, vocabulary and reading. It consists of five sections and takes 1 hour to complete.
The test is aligned to the CEFR (A2 to C1). - Password Knowledge Intro
Password Knowledge Intro is a simplified version of Password Knowledge. It is a sophisticated test of English language grammar and vocabulary. It consists of four sections and takes 45 minutes to complete.
The test is aligned to the CEFR (A1 to B1). - Password Reading
Password Reading consists of five sections. In each section there is one reading task to be completed. Test-takers have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete all tasks.
The test is aligned to the CEFR (A2 to C1). - Password Writing
Password Writing assesses a test-taker’s ability to write an essay. Test-takers are presented with a choice of two essay titles to choose from and are given instructions regarding length and content.
The test takes 30 minutes and is aligned to the CEFR (A2 to C1). - Password Listening
Password Listening consists of five sections. In each section there are one or more listening tasks to be completed. Once test-takers press the play button, it is not possible to pause or restart the recording. Test-takers will hear the recording twice. The second time they hear the recording the question(s) will appear. Notes can be made to help prepare answers. Test-takers have 1 hour to complete the five sections.
The test is aligned to the CEFR (A2 to C1). - Password Speaking
Password Speaking has five sections with one or more speaking tasks (questions) in each, simply answered by speaking into a microphone. There is about the same amount of time available to prepare answers as there is to speak. Notes can be made to help prepare answers. The test takes 20 minutes.
The test is aligned to the CEFR (A2 to C1).
Enquiries
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