You can apply through one of our regional offices depending on your location.
The exam tests all four skills (listening, speaking, writing and reading) but there are differences in the format of the exam, and it is taken wholly online.
You will receive a practice reading/ writing exam before the test.
There is no special preparation required for the listening/ speaking test.
The exam is taken on two separate days.
The Reading & Writing test is taken in one session on an online proctored platform. This part of the test takes about two hours plus time to set up. You will need to download an app and set up webcam, mobile camera and screenshare.
If you pass the Reading & Writing test, then you will proceed to the Listening & Speaking test. This is taken on zoom, one to one with an examiner and takes about 20 minutes.
Register with your regional office by: | Test dates | Results issued (sent to the Regional Office who will then pass them on). |
16th January | 23rd January – 2nd February | Friday 3rd February |
27th February | 6th March – 17th March | Monday 20th March |
20th March | 27th March – 5th April | Thursday 6th April |
17th April | 24th April – 5th May | Tuesday 9th May |
30th May | 6th June – 16th June | Monday 19th June |
26th June | 3rd July – 20th July | Friday 21st July |
31st July | 7th August – 24th August | Friday 25th August |
The test has a numerical grading system from 1 – 6.
Undergraduates need to achieve an overall score of at least 3.
Postgraduates need to achieve an overall score of at least 3.5.
You also need to achieve minimum scores in each component. Some courses have different requirements, and we can advise as necessary.
Overall MUELT score | CEFR | Course Acceptance |
5 – 6 | C1 + | Acceptable for UG & PG unless specific requirements made by receiving departments. |
4.5 | B2/C1 | |
3.5 – 4.0 | B2 – higher level | Minimum overall score for PG entry. |
3.0 | B2 | Minimum overall score for UG entry. No component scores below this level for PG entry. |
2.5 | B1/B2 borderline | Minimum overall score for 6-week pre-sessional No component scores below this level for UG entry. |
2.0 | B1 | Minimum overall score for 9-week pre-sessional No component scores below this for 6-week pre-sessional. |
1.5 | A2/B1 borderline | Minimum overall score for 13-week pre-sessional. No component scores below this for 9 or 13 week pre-sessional. |
Below 1.4 | A2 | Not acceptable |
Register with your regional office by: | Test dates | Results issued (sent to the Regional Office who will then pass them on). |
16th January | 23rd January – 2nd February | Friday 3rd February |
27th February | 6th March – 17th March | Monday 20th March |
20th March | 27th March – 5th April | Thursday 6th April |
17th April | 24th April – 5th May | Tuesday 9th May |
30th May | 6th June – 16th June | Monday 19th June |
26th June | 3rd July – 20th July | Friday 21st July |
31st July | 7th August – 24th August | Friday 25th August |
You cannot re-sit the exam immediately.
The time recommended before resitting will depend on the score you receive and we can advise about that.
The minimum time before resitting is 3 months. We can also advise regarding pre-sessional courses if you do not receive the result you need.
The exam is entirely free of charge for students.
The exam is taken on two separate days.
The Reading & Writing test is taken in one session on an online proctored platform. This part of the test takes about two hours plus time to set up. You will need to download an app and set up webcam, mobile camera and screen share.
If you pass the Reading & Writing test, then you will proceed to the Listening & Speaking test. This is taken on zoom, one-to-one with an examiner and takes about 20 minutes.
No, but you do need a conditional offer to take the exam.
Yes, you can sit the exam from anywhere provided you have a stable internet connection and there are no restrictions that prevent you accessing the test from within the country where you wish to take it.
You will need:
You cannot take the test on a tablet or phone.
