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Next Step after Open Day – Tests and other important information

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MacLav Ltd
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26 January 2026
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Thank you for joining us at Open Day! The next important step to sign up for a college course is to complete the tests and fill in the form.

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After the Open Day, you should receive an email with the links to the tests and the form. We will also send a confirmation SMS. If you do not receive the email, please contact us urgently at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our helpline on 07939959541.

If you got everything, below is a step‑by‑step guide about what you need to do to be added to the student list and start your classes. So, let’s begin!

Step 1: Watch the VIDEO
Before you start, we ask every student to watch a video: how to do the tests and how to fill in the forms.
The YouTube video is at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpQo1WqtzNs

You watched the video? Now, in the next step, we will do the tests.

Step 2: Do the TESTS

In England, we have 5 levels of English proficiency: Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1, and Level 2. To assess your level, every course participant (including those who have done other courses at college before) must take the INITIAL ASSESSMENT test. This is a short test that checks all levels – from people who do not speak English to those who want to go to university.

Very important rules:

  • Do not use dictionaries or help from others.
  • Do not go over the 20-minute time limit.
  • Do not guess the answers.
  • If you do not understand a question – leave it blank and click "next."

At the end of the test, the system will assign you the right level. If you do not answer any questions (because you do not understand), you will be placed in the ENTRY 1 group for beginners.

Did you do the tests? Now it is time for the college form and choosing your class days and times.

Step 3: Long Form and choosing your class days

In this form, you will choose your preferred days and times for classes and provide full information needed to start the course. Based on the information in the form, the college will check:

  • If you are eligible for a free course in England (called a Prior Attainment Check).
  • What qualifications you have recorded in the British system (e.g., from previous courses – Previous Qualifications Check).

If you do not know what to enter in a specific field, just type 0000.

If you are not a UK citizen, in this step you will get information about how to make your Share Code, which confirms your resident status in the UK. We ask for this in the form.

Step 4: Settled Status / Share Code / eVisa

When filling in the form (Long Form), there will be a question about confirming Settled Status – this is especially important for people from the European Union. You will need to generate a Share Code.

A complete step-by-step guide (with pictures) is available at this link:
https://maclav.co.uk/index.php/courses/609-confirmation-of-settled-status-for-college-abc-step-by-step.html

That’s everything! After you finish the tests and complete the Long Form, you will get an extra confirmation. Then you only need to wait for a separate email confirming your group. In that email, you will get the direct Zoom link for your class.

Need Help?
  • If you do not know what to do or need assistance, please email us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our helpline at 07939959541.
  • If you prefer to communicate in your first language, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

One more important thing.

Our administration team, who check the tests and documents during the enrolment process, may contact you if something is missing or incorrect.

You may get an email from Ms Ellie Fenwick at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please send any missing information directly to her — this will make the document process faster.

 

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