CULT is the Combined Universities Language Test. It was introduced in 1980 as a proficiency test in English for students whose secondary education was in a language other than English and who intended to undertake tertiary studies in Australia.

Objectives of CULT
The Test assesses the English language proficiency of candidates in relation to academic activities. The score obtained is designed to assist an institution in determining whether the applicant's English proficiency is of a standard which would enable him or her to study effectively at that particular institution.

Candidates for CULT
Migrants or overseas students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, who wish to study in a university or tertiary institution in NSW will be required to prove their English Lanuage Proficiency by taking and passing CULT or another approved test.

Candidates may sit the CULT once in every university semester entry period. However the University of Sydney accepts only one test result per year.

• Candidates planning to enter university in Semester one 2008 can take the test on one of these dates: 19 January and 2 February.

• Candidates planning to enter university in Semester two 2008 can take the test on one of these dates: June 7 and June 21 - this test is now full.

Note that CULT results cannot be used by international students from visa country Assessment Levels (AL) 3 & 4 for visa purposes.

Content of the Test
The CULT is thematically organised. This means that one general topic or theme runs throughout the test, for example, in the Exemplar the topic is "Families".

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CULT Practice Tests
The CULT Practice Tests Handbook is available for $30.00 + 10% GST from the Institute of Languages. This Handbook contains two practice tests which include the listening, reading and writing components with marking criteria, answers and models as well as general information about the test structure.

How to Apply	To apply, fill in application form and send it or take it to the test centre with the test fee. You can apply:   By Fax Fax the Application Form to the CULT Admissions Officer on 02 9399 5420. By Internet https://www.lang.unsw.edu.au/application_forms/apply.htm  For further information contact the CULT Admissions Officer: Phone: 02 9385 0375 Fax: 02 9399 5420 Email: cult@languages.unsw.edu.au Internet: www.lang.unsw.edu.au In Person Institute of Languages, Building R14, 22–32 King St, Randwick. Office hours Monday to friday 9.00am to 5.00pm By Post Send your application form to: CULT Admissions Officer UNSW Institute of Languages PO Box 853, Kensington NSW 1465
Applications	Close one week prior to the test.
Location	University of New South Wales Institute of Languages, Building R14, 22-32 King Street, Randwick.
On the day of the test	8.30am Registration On the day of the test you must bring: • Your passport for identification purposes. Please note: Australian or International Driver's Licenses will not be accepted on the day. If you do not have a current passport you must go in person to Reception, Building R14, Randwick Campus, during working hours (9-5 Monday to Friday) and have your identification documents checked. You must also bring: • Your receipt as evidence of your enrolment in the test. • Pens (pencils are not allowed). • You cannot take any of the following items into the test room: books, papers, cameras, tape recorders or mobile phones. When you register the CULT Administrator will check your passport and give you a candidate number. You must write the candidate number on your Test paper. At 9.30 you will be taken to the testing room and given a place to sit. The Administrator will check your identification as you enter the room and during the test. Listen carefully to all the instructions about the test. If there is anything you do not understand, please ask. You are not allowed to leave the test room during the test. There is a break before the Oral Interview component. At about 12.15 the Oral Interviews will begin. This part is recorded. The Administrator will call your name and take you to the Oral Interview room.
Length of Test	Approximately 2.30 hours, 9.30 – 12.00pm plus 15 minutes for the Oral Interview. (The interviews are recorded)
Test Results	Will be posted within 10 working days from the date of the test.
Re-mark	If you wish to apply for a re-mark of your CULT test, you must apply in writing only, within two weeks of receiving your results. Fees: for one individual component $100.00 + 10% GST for whole test $150 + 10% GST
Cost	$215 (inc GST) payable by credit card, EFTPOS, bank cheque or money order to the Institute of Languages. We are unable to accept cash payments. Test Preparation Handbook and Tape: $30.00 + 10% GST. If you wish to order a replacement Notification Letter, this will incur a fee of $50.00.
Transfer fee	If you wish to change the date of your test, there is a transfer fee of $66.00.
Dates for CULT	Test dates to enter university in Semester two 2008: 7 June 2008 June 21 - this test is now full. * Candidates can take the CULT only once in the period November to February and once in June to July.

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