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ELAS English language test

Applicants who are currently outside the UK

If you are not currently in the UK and you require to take an English test, you can not take the ELAS test, as this test runs only at the Luton campus. As an International applicant, you may be eligible to take the Password test. Please email us at passwordenglish@beds.ac.uk to request a booking.

The ELAS test

ELAS is a language test created by the Centre for English as a Foreign Language to assess a candidate's level of English for University of Bedfordshire admission purposes. The test consists of four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking, and it runs at the Luton campus. A separate score is awarded for each part.

Applicants who are in the process of applying for a degree course at the university and do not already have an English language qualification may request to take this test.

How to book an ELAS test

If you would like to book to do an ELAS test in Luton, please email us at englishtest@beds.ac.uk. When contacting us, please state:

your full name
email address
student number (if you have already been given one by admissions)
the date when you would like to take the test

ELAS Test Dates:

Friday, 6th June 2025
Friday, 20th June 2025
Friday, 4th July 2025
Friday, 11th July 2025
Friday, 18th July 2025
Friday, 25th July 2025
Friday, 1st August 2025
Friday, 8th August 2025
Friday, 15th August 2025
Friday, 22nd August 2025
Friday, 29th August 2025
Friday, 5th September 2025
Friday, 12th September 2025

ELAS sample tasks

There are some ELAS sample tasks for you to download below.

If you would like additional materials to practise your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, we suggest you look for other exam preparation materials such as IELTS practice tests, which are widely available online.

ELAS Reading Sample Tasks [PDF]

ELAS Writing Sample Tasks [PDF]

ELAS Listening Sample Tasks [PDF]