Good News! The University College Birmingham is now accepting the Oxford ELLT (Digital and Global) test. It can be the best alternative for students who don’t want to take the IELTS test. If you are an international student applying to UCB from a non-English speaking country, you must prove your English language proficiency by taking certain tests like IELTS, PTE, Language Cert SELT, TOEFL iBT, Trinity SELT, etc.
IELTS is a widely accepted English language proficiency test but international students always get afraid of taking this test. On the other hand, ELLT has 4 modules like the IELTS test but people want to take this test as this is a little easier than the IELTS.
Previously the University College Birmingham was not accepting this test. But now this university is accepting ELLT. The ELLT score requirement at the University College Birmingham is an overall 6 not less than 5 in each component. This requirement is applicable for both bachelor’s and master’s. However, some courses may require higher scores.Â
Modules of Oxford International English Test ELLT
Like the IELTS test, ELLT also has 4 modules. Such as-
- Reading
- Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
Reading
The reading test is done automatically with AI monitoring to ensure security. It includes two texts and takes 40 minutes to complete.
Listening
The listening test lasts 20 minutes. You will hear two audio recordings and need to answer the questions based on them.
Writing
The writing test takes 60 minutes. You will write an essay sharing your opinion on a specific topic. Your essay writing will be sent directly to an examiner for evaluation.
Speaking
For the speaking test, you can book a time that fits the best for you. The test is done with a live examiner and has three parts. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Scoring System ELLT Vs IELTS
To apply for a UK student visa you must need a required English score to qualify for the degree. Almost every UK university accepts IELTS as it is one of the main requirements for a student visa in the UK. Let’s explore the ELLT Vs IELTS scoring system to get a better understanding of it.Â
| IELTS | ELLT |
| 3.5 | A2 |
| 4 | A2+ |
| 4.5 | B1 |
| 5 | B1+ |
| 5.5 | B2 |
| 6 | B2+ |
| 6.5 | C1 |
| 7 | C1+ |
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