An Online English Test Universities Trust
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Validity – Designed for higher ed admissions
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Reliability – Industry best .983 rating
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Secure – Proctors plus technology
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Accessible – Test any time and anywhere
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Trusted – Trusted by top universities
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- Affordable
- Convenient
GATEWAY was perfect for my university application. Quick, affordable, and from home—exactly what I needed.
Sarah Lopez, Argentina
Built for university admissions
Everything you need to confidently make admissions decisions.
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Reliable and accurate
GATEWAY has industry-leading reliability – giving admissions offices confidence that test scores consistently reflect English proficiency.
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Video interview and essay
Total transparency–Test takers record a 5-minute interview that allows admissions to get to know the applicant and to observe their English ability.
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Academically authentic
GATEWAY assesses the test taker’s ability to communicate in the situations they will encounter on campus, such as participating in class or in group discussions.
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Fast results
Test today and receive scores within 24 hours.
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Innovative approach
GATEWAY combines innovative and increasingly valid, reliable, and secure questions with well-established questions.
University Testimonials
Admission Offices Love GATEWAY
GATEWAY helps admissions offices achieve their international student objectives.
English3 presents a complete linguistic profile of our students. Video interviews allows us to observe students’ using the language and “get to meet” them instead of just receiving a score report. English3 has drastically improved our graduation and retention rates. Previously our graduation rate was around 66%; after the implementation of English3 it has been consistently around 85%.
Trusted by top institutions
GATEWAY and English3 tests are trusted and accepted by top universities.
Reliable and Secure
Consistently reliable and secure results.
English3’s approach to online testing allows for a far more dynamic and holistic view of test-taker ability–asking better questions in better ways and putting the test taker into a variety of academic scenarios.
Human Proctors
Human proctoring and scoring by trained professional (1:1 proctor to test-taker ratio).
Redundant Review
Tests are reviewed by human proctors and a comprehensive suite of software tools.
Facial-recognition Software
Facial recognition software ensuring test-taker identity.
ID Check
Test takers present a government-issued photo ID that proctors review.
Simulates Live Conversation
Real-time response to open-ended questions, simulating classroom and life conversation.
Extensive question bank
Test questions are randomly selected from an extensive and validated bank.
Screen monitoring
The test taker's screen is monitored for anomalies, suspicious behavior, and unapproved software.
Unique tests
Large question banks ensure that no two tests are the same.
Your final review
You have access to view parts of the test that were flagged, as well as the video interview and essay - allowing you to make the final decision.
Reliable and Secure
Consistently reliable and secure results.
English3’s approach to online testing allows for a far more dynamic and holistic view of test-taker ability–asking better questions in better ways and putting the test taker into a variety of academic scenarios.
Human Proctors
Human Proctors
Human proctoring and scoring by trained professional (1:1 proctor to test-taker ratio).
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Redundant Review
Tests are reviewed by human proctors and a comprehensive suite of software tools.
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Facial-recognition Software
Facial recognition software ensuring test-taker identity.
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ID Check
Test takers present a government-issued photo ID that proctors review.
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Simulates Live Conversation
Real-time response to open-ended questions, simulating classroom and life conversation.
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Extensive question bank
Test questions are randomly selected from an extensive and validated bank.
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Screen monitoring
The test taker's screen is monitored for anomalies, suspicious behavior, and unapproved software.
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Unique tests
Large question banks ensure that no two tests are the same.
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Your final review
You have access to view parts of the test that were flagged, as well as the video interview and essay - allowing you to make the final decision.
GATEWAY Global Access
Complete GATEWAY anytime and anywhere
GATEWAY is accessible to nearly every student seeking to study abroad. See the list of all countries on UNESCO.
GATEWAY Global Access
Complete GATEWAY anytime and anywhere
GATEWAY is accessible to nearly every student seeking to study abroad. See the list of all countries on UNESCO.
TEST TAKER ACCESS TO GATEWAY
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Score Report Dashboard
Gain full visibility into applicants’ English abilities. View scores, subscores, interview videos, essays, and rater comments.
Request waivers
Request waivers or significant discounts for applicants with financial hardship. Receive 50% for all refugees.
Purchase vouchers
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GATEWAY has been tremendously helpful for our MBA applicants. We trust the results and they are available very quickly.
Treavor Peterson
Managing Director, MBA, Brigham Young University