Preparation and Info | PowellEnglishTesting

Test Information and Preparation

Powell English Testing is an online English assessment used by businesses and higher education facilities to ensure that their applicants meet specific English language requirements.

The test includes six sections: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The test is written 100% online.

It can be completed from anywhere at any time. This includes evenings and weekends.

The fee to write the test is $80. You can pay and register here. When your payment has been processed, you will receive login information by email. Once you've downloaded the ProctorFree application and written the practice test, you may write the test at any time. However, it must be completed in one sitting, and there is a time limit of one hour and forty-five minutes. The test link will expire after 90 days.

You will need a computer with a webcam and microphone. Online proctoring is powered by

ProctorFree. It will use screen and webcam-recording software. Please read their privacy policy.

You can read more about online proctoring here.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Powell English Testing does not tolerate academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty occurs when a test taker receives assistance while writing their test.

The detection and monitoring process for academic dishonesty involves a combination of technologies to ensure test integrity. Using ProctorFree, we monitor test-takers' screens through screenshots and observe their webcam video to track eye movements and the surrounding environment. This dual approach helps identify suspicious behaviour and maintains a secure and fair testing environment.

Please read more about academic dishonesty here.

Passing Scores

A passing score on the Powell English Test for PRECI admissions is an overall score of 75% (75/100) or higher. Each of the four test sections is scored out of 25, for a total of 100 points. To pass, no individual section score may be lower than 60% (15/25).

Your test score will be sent to your institution on your behalf. You will also receive your test score via email.

If you don't pass the test, a retest is available. There is no required waiting period between the first attempt and the second. However, if you would like to take the test for a third time, you must wait three months and write the test in a supervised testing centre. If you would like to take the test for a fourth time, you must wait six months, and write in a testing centre. After that, you must wait a year between each test, and you must write in a testing centre.

Test Preparation

Online Proctoring

Study Tools

Test Outline

How to Register and Write the Test

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Pay and Register. Payment will be accepted automatically, but login information will be sent manually. Send payment at least 12 hours before you plan on writing the test.

Receive your login information by email. No other registration is required.

Sign in to Moodle, download the ProctorFree application, read the Privacy Policy, and disable all grammar-checking software. If you are not comfortable downloading applications onto your computer, you can watch a video tutorial here.

Write the Test. You can write the test at any time in any quiet place as long as your computer is compatible. Please note that headphones and/or paper-based note taking are not permitted. The test will take about one hour and twenty minutes.

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Your test fee will not be refunded. Rewrites will only be allowed under certain guidelines and regulations. You can find the academic dishonesty policy here.