It is a test that evaluates the ability of each candidate to cope with various situations in everyday life.
The results do not expire. If a lot of time has passed since the certificate was obtained, it is possible that more up-to-date results will be required.
Currently the test can certify the most sought-after levels: A2, B1 and B2, in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
It will be available for C1 soon.
The Oxford Test of English is an online test which consists of 4 modules: speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension. Participants have a time limit in which they must complete the tasks.
The reading and listening comprehension parts adapts to the answers that the candidate gives. In this way, each test is unique and personal.
The oral and written expression modules are completely individualised. They are tests which have been revised and evaluated by experts.
Results will be available within 14 days. They are in the form of an easy-to-understand report which shows the level the candidate achieved in each of the four skills in accordance with the levels of the CEFR.
You can do each of the modules separately or the complete test.
The whole exam takes 2 hours.
The dates of the Oxford Test of English (for the year 2023) will be the 27th of January (registration deadline the 11th of January), the 24th of February (registration deadline the 8th of February), the 31st of March (registration deadline the 15th of March), the 28th of April (registration deadline the 12th of April), the 26th of May (registration deadline the 11th of May); the 30th of June (registration deadline the 7th of June); the 28th of July (registration deadline the 12nd of July), the 29th of September (registration deadline the 13rd of September), the 27th of October ( registration deadline the 12nd of October) and the 24th of November (registration deadline the 9th of November).
The Oxford Test of English can be completed in separate modules (70 € per module) or as a complete test, which costs 120 €.