Why choose the Oxford Test of English proficiency tests for your students

As an English Language Teaching professional, chances are you are already very familiar with Oxford University Press ELT teaching resources. By selecting the Oxford Test of English for your students, you are:

• Choosing the only English proficiency tests certified by the University of Oxford
• Providing your English language learners with a test that accurately assesses their English proficiency
• Gaining access to a range of free downloadable practice and preparation materials
• Secure in the knowledge that our tests build on Oxford's experience both in the production of high-quality ELT learning materials and in delivering trusted online placement tests

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Stories from teachers

Find out how other teachers have used the Oxford Test of English to help their students:

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Results you can trust

"A sound assessment of general English language proficiency" - Ecctis, 2021.

In their independent evaluation of the test, Ecctis reports that the adaptive nature of the Oxford Test of English ensures "a fair test of the candidate's competency". The Listening and Reading modules both use adaptive technology, meaning the questions adjust according to the test taker's responses – resulting in a shorter test and more precise results

Read more about how the Oxford Test of English is recognized around the world

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Prepare students

Explore our resources to familarize your students with the format of the Oxford Test of English tests and types of questions asked, so they know what to expect and are fully prepared on test day:

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Try the demos

Take a look at the interactive demos to understand what the test experience is like for test takers.

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How do students take the test

The Oxford Test of English is 100% online and can be taken at our network of Approved Test Centres.

Available to book throughout the year, the Oxford Test of English offers test takers fast results, with same-day results for Listening and Reading, and Speaking and Writing results are typically received within 5 working days.

We are continually expanding our network of local Test Centres, so you will be able to choose the right centre for your needs and to suit your students.

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What support is there for me?

As an Oxford teacher, there is a wealth of resources available to you, as well as a global community of teachers ready to share their ideas.

• Familiarize yourself with useful documents at your fingertips, including test regulations to test tips and comparisons with other proficiency tests
• When the time comes, make sure you share the guide for test takers with your students, which details the test format and what to expect on test day. There is a guide available for the Oxford Test of English Advanced, alongside a guide for the Oxford Test of English & Oxford Test of English for Schools.
• Make sure your students are studying at the right level for them with OUP coursebooks. Bookmark the Oxford Teacher's Club to access even more content, including extra practice resources linked to our methods
• Check our ELT Learning Resources Bank for more practice activities and interactive exercises
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