Student Frequently Asked Questions

Setup and completion of the test typically takes 90 minutes.

Within 5 business days, or upgrade to receive your score within 24 hours.

GATEWAY is a comprehensive English proficiency exam that evaluates an individual’s ability to speak, listen, read, and write. Each question is reflects life at a university.

Take a free practice. You can also view other resources by visiting our test preparation page.

Yes, an American will be on the video call to make sure your test results are accurate.

2 years. The nature of acquiring a new language and the natural process of language atrophy require the test score validity to expire after 2 years.

You will need:
1. A reliable internet connection
2. Working microphone, webcam, and speakers
3. A quiet, well-lit room where you can work alone
4. A passport, or other government-issued photo ID

A higher score may help you, but more importantly an accurate English score will help you. The visa officer who interviews you may or may not view your test scores. Poor proficiency can certainly hurt your chances, we recommend that you take time to prepare for your interview.

Yes. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the test. You choose which test score you would like to send to universities.

You can take the test as many times you wish. However, you can’t take the test more than three times within 30 days.

Your name on your registration and your ID card must match exactly. If they do not, your test will be invalid. If you made a mistake when registering, please contact us before taking the test. If you do not contact us before you begin the test, you will need to re-register.

Most commonly used global methods of payment are accepted. If you have problems with your registration, send an email to support@english3.com.

If you selected a university to send your scores to while registering, your score results will be made available immediately after your test is scored.

Check your spam email folder. We will email you when your results are available, your email may be there already. If you still cannot find your score, email support@english3.com. We will contact you if your score is on hold. Score may be put on hold if we detect any irregularities.

You can send scores to an unlimited number of universities for free. Log in to your account at elearn.english3.com. Click Send Score Report and follow the instructions.

A list of accepting institutions is available here.

Yes, you can choose which scores you would like to send to universities. Sign in to your account and choose the score you would like to send.

First, reload the browser. If the problem persists, send an email to support@english3.com.

Log in to your account at elearn.english3.com. Here you will be able to view your scores, register for preparation resources, retake GATEWAY, or send your Score Report to additional universities.

You may receive a full refund within 24 hours of purchasing your E3PT.

Each activity is timed separately. Within each activity there will be an easily visible timer. The test format will become very clear once you complete a practice GATEWAY test. We strongly recommend you complete a practice before completing your GATEWAY test.I need to cancel my test.

Continue with your test. Once your test is finished send an email to support@english3.com to notify us of the issue.

Send an email to support@english3.com. Our policy is to be a customer-friendly service and we work to accommodate your needs. Supporting documents may be required to retake the test without having to repay.

Institution Frequently Asked Questions

An overall score and subscores for speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

2 years. The nature of acquiring a new language and the natural process of language atrophy require the interview score validity to expire after 2 years. Institutions can set their own policies for how long they will accept a score.

Yes. GATEWAY is accessible to students in China, even without using a VPN.

GATEWAY is accessible by 99.9% of international students trying to study abroad.