English Language Teaching

The Oxford Test of English is a computer-adaptive general English proficiency test. Developed by Oxford University Press and certified by the University of Oxford, it is more flexible, faster and cost-effective than other traditional proficiency tests.

The Oxford Test of English is a multi-level, general English proficiency test which assesses the ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, reporting at three CEFR levels: B2, B1, A2.

The test covers all four skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

The Reading and Listening modules are computer adaptive, which means that the test adjusts the difficulty of questions based on the test taker's responses, making the test more motivating, shorter, and giving a more precise measurement than traditional proficiency tests.

The Speaking and Writing modules use task randomization, making each test an individualized experience.

Overview of the Oxford Test of English structure

Module by module overview

Experience the Oxford Test of English with the online demo.

• By accessing the demo you are not registering for the test
• You will not get results or a certificate.
• The demo is free to use as many times as you want.
• The appearance of the real test may be different from the demo.
• You can close the demo at any point. You do not have to answer all of the questions.

Do you have any special requirements? You can view options here

For the best experience, use the demo in a desktop browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Download the sample test

You can also download the sample test with answer key, audioscripts and audio files.

Results and certification

With the Oxford Test of English, your overall level of English is certified by the University of Oxford. The results are ready within 14 days. Sign in to your account to see your results and print out your certificate.

Organisations and institutions

Organisations and institutions are also able to independently verify the results

How your certificate works

• You are given a score for each module
• If you have taken all four modules you will get an overall score
• The overall score is an average of each module

• The Oxford Test of English scale is from 51–140
• The scale is aligned to CEFR levels A2, B1 and B2
• This scale is used for individual modules and overall score

Breakdown of the Oxford Test of English certificate

• The Oxford Test of English scale is from 51–140
• The scale is aligned to CEFR levels A2, B1 and B2
• This scale is used for individual modules and overall score

The Oxford Test of English accommodates a variety of special requirements to cater for the widest range of test takers. For detailed information please go to:

For test takers For test centres

How the test was developed

The Oxford Test of English has been designed and developed over several years, with great care taken at each stage to ensure reliability, accuracy, alignment to CEFR, and quality.

Read the Oxford Test of English Test Specifications for a detailed description of the development process.

A letter from the University of Oxford

The following letter marks the University’s endorsement and certification of the Oxford Test of English.