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Password English tests

Password English language tests (Password Skills Plus, Knowledge and others)

CEFR-aligned online English tests; Password Skills Plus is taken at home with a live online proctor.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
3h 5m
Delivered through
Online (ProctorU)
Results
Within five working days, by email with a PDF certificate (longer if extra security checks are needed).

Not yet available at GAPICT

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Overview

Password tests were designed by CRELLA and are aligned to the CEFR. Password Skills Plus tests all four skills and is taken online at home, invigilated by Meazure Learning (ProctorU). Other Password tests are run by universities, schools and employers under their own control and brand.

Who it is for

  • Students applying to universities that accept Password Skills Plus
  • Applicants whose university sends them a Password test or coupon
  • Schools and employers testing English for admission or recruitment
  • Candidates who want an at-home test with results in five working days

Versions

Password Skills Plus

Reading, writing, listening and speaking. At-home, live proctored. For university admission.

Password Skills Receptive

Reading and listening only.

Password Knowledge

Grammar and vocabulary.

Password Knowledge and Writing

Grammar, vocabulary and writing.

Password Pupil English / Workforce

Versions for school pupils and for employers.

Where it is accepted

  • UK university admission at degree level where the university accepts it (Password says it meets Home Office requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admission)
  • University and college admission at partner institutions worldwide
  • Not a UK SELT for visas outside university sponsorship

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

Password English tests sections
SectionWhat it involves
Reading1 hour 15 minutes. 5 sections, one task each.
Writing30 minutes. One essay of at least 200 words, choice of two titles.
Listening1 hour. 5 sections. Each recording plays twice; questions appear on the second playing.
Speaking20 minutes. 5 sections, answered into a microphone.

Total time: Password Skills Plus: 3 hours 5 minutes, plus check-in

Scores and validity

Scoring
Password band scores aligned to CEFR. Main tests report A2 to C1; the top score is reported as '7.0 or above' (C1). Results show a score for each part and, where relevant, an overall score.
Validity
Password sets no expiry. Institutions choose how long they accept results; two years is usual. Results stay in the verification service for at least two years.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

A current, unexpired passport, shown to the online proctor. Photocopies are not accepted.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for Password English tests are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Online with Meazure Learning (ProctorU) proctors; partner institutions.

  1. 1

    Buy Password Skills Plus on passwordplus.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk, then schedule with ProctorU. Some institutions supply a coupon instead.

  2. 2

    Choose an approved test centre from the test owner's centre list.

  3. 3

    Book your date with that centre; it confirms the fee and its policies.

  4. 4

    Keep your confirmation and check the ID rules before test day.

Book on official Password English tests website (opens in a new tab)

Password tests are booked online or through a partner institution, which sets its own fees.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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Password English tests FAQs

Can I take Password Skills Plus at a test centre?
Password Skills Plus is designed to be taken at home with an online proctor. Other Password tests may be run on campus by partner institutions.
Can I wear a face or ear covering?
No. Face and ear coverings, including religious ones, are not allowed. You can ask for a male or female proctor at least five days before the test.
How many times can I take it?
Up to three times. A second test can be taken straight away; a third needs a 28-day wait after the second.
Can I reschedule?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before your test, through your account.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

Password English tests and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of English Language Testing Ltd (Password), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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