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Why you should choose our Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test )
About you: You want to find out exactly what English language level you have at the moment. This could be to check if you already meet the English language requirements for a university course you’re applying for.
And the great news is that our Oxford ELLT is accepted by many universities as evidence of your Oxford ELLT, meaning you know you’ll be able to progress to a wide range of degree courses after taking your test with us.
Discover all you need to know about the Oxford ELLT with our latest brochure below:
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How it works
- Four stages to assess your English language ability in each skill: reading, listening, writing and speaking
- Completed 100% online so you can find out your English language level from home
- Recognised by many universities* so you can choose from a wide range of courses to progress onto
- Our English Language Test is supported by qualified teaching and examination staff from our language schools which are accredited by the British Council.
Test Structure
Four steps to your results
Skill 1 – Reading
Your reading proficiency will be assessed through an automated, secure online test. We recommend that you allow 40 minutes to complete this part of the test.
Skill 2 – Listening
Your reading proficiency will be assessed through an automated, secure online test. We recommend that you allow 40 minutes to complete this part of the test.
Skill 3 – Writing
You’ll be assessed through a unique written task. We recommend that you allow 60 minutes to complete this part of the test.
Skill 4 – Speaking
You’ll take your speaking exam live with an examiner over a video call. Your examiner will be the same examiner who has assessed the other three skills tests that you’ve already taken. We recommend that you allow 20 minutes to complete this part of the test.
Your Results
Once you’ve completed all four assessment stages, you’ll receive a full report of your results, which will show your individual skill and overall language level score. You’ll also receive a final certificate from one of our English language teachers.
If your examiner has any questions about your results then you might need to do a follow-up assessment with a Senior Teacher or Director of Studies. This four-step process, along with the cross-referencing of previous tests and spot checks, means we can make sure that your results are reliable and accurate.
Universities who accept the Oxford ELLT
| Universities who accept the Oxford ELLT | |
|---|---|
| Bangor University | Oxford College of Education |
| Bangor University International College | Oxford International College Vancouver |
| Bournemouth University | Oxford International College Halifax |
| Canterbury Christ Church University | Ravensbourne University |
| Coventry University | Richmond, The American International University in London |
| De Montfort University | Robert Gordon University Aberdeen |
| De Montfort University International College | San Francisco State University (International Year One) |
| Goethe Business School, Frankfurt University | The University of Central Lancashire |
| Green River College | University for the Creative Arts |
| Hertfordshire International College, HIC | University of Bolton Greater Manchester |
| International College Portsmouth | University of Bristol |
| International College Robert Gordon Aberdeen, ICRG | University of Chester |
| International University of Applied Sciences, Germany | University of California, Santa Barbara, Extension International Program |
| Jacobs University International College | University of Essex |
| Keele University International College | University of Greenwich |
| Liverpool John Moores University | University of Greenwich International College |
| London Academy of Business and Management | University of Hertfordshire |
| London South Bank University | University of Hull |
| Mercy College, New York | University of Leeds** |
| NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti | University of Portsmouth |
| ONCAMPUS Aston University | University of Roehampton |
| ONCAMPUS London | University of South Wales |
| ONCAMPUS London South Bank University | University of Strathclyde |
| ONCAMPUS UK NORTH | University of Sunderland |
| ONCAMPUS University of Hull | University of the West of Scotland |
| ONCAMPUS University of Reading | University of Westminster |
| ONCAMPUS University of Southampton | University of Wolverhampton |
| ONCAMPUS University of Sunderland | University of Worcester |
| Wrexham Glyndŵr University | |
Why choose the Oxford ELLT?
100% online test
Unlike other language level tests, our English Language Level Test (Oxford ELLT) is administered completely online via our Oxford ELLT Portal.
Once you access the portal you can complete your reading and listening tasks through automated software. Following the completion of these two stages, you will be issued a writing task which you will also complete within the portal. Once your writing task has been submitted you will be able to arrange your speaking examination. You will be able to select an available speaking examination time that suits you, with this section of the test being conducted with a live examiner via video call.
The ELLT Portal
The ELLT Portal has been designed to make the English Language Level Test as accessible as possible for our students and partners. Students are in control of their own journey and have access to the portal 24/7, meaning they can submit their tasks at a time that suits them.
The portal allows a user to register, pay and take their 4 test components all in one place.
The portal uses advanced security protocols and AI proctoring, alongside a team of human examiners to confidently determine accurate results of each student’s language proficiency.
Learn more about our portal through our ELLT portal guidebook.
How is the ELLT evaluated?
Once the student completes all four stages of the test, the assessing examiner prepares a report summarising the student’s results from each of the four assessment tasks and gives a final certificate of language level. A detailed performance report is also provided to the student.
If the assessing teacher has any doubts, then a follow-up assessment may be conducted by a Senior Teacher or Director of Studies. The four-step process adds a level of robustness to the results, and the cross-referencing of test components along with spot checks ensure a secure test environment and level of trust in the results. An analysis of the security and AI proctoring features is also conducted to confirm a secure test environment.
Pricing
- The English Language Level Test costs £120. Book a test now
Security at its Core
Core to the ELLT is a range of security features and measures that all play a role in ensuring test integrity. These features help both universities and students to have confidence in the testing portal and the results of each individual.
How is the ELLT marked?
Candidates are assessed on a 13-level scale for each skill – reading, listening, speaking, and writing – as well as their overall level, this is the OIDI level scale 0-12. Each section of the test is scored on the candidate’s performance and can be mapped to a CEFR grade and IELTS equivalent score.
The ELLT reading test is scored out of a total of 32 with the listening test scored out of a total of 24 points. The ELLT speaking and writing tests are assess on a scale of 0 to 12 points across four criteria: Task Achievement, Accuracy and Appropriacy of Language, Fluency and Disclosure Management & Pronunciation/Grammar & Vocabulary. A candidate’s score is tallied, and an overall level is awarded based on an average of the four component levels.
Practice for your test
Use our wide range of free and paid practice material to prepare yourself for the test. Learn about the structure and question types presented in the test using the test student guide.
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Course Features
- Lectures 2
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 160 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
FAQs
Requirements
- There are no specific entry requirements to take before you take the Oxford ELLT but usually, you will be interested in studying a university course that needs you to show evidence of your English language level.
- As this is a test to determine your currently level of English, there are obviously no entry level requirements
Features
- 100% online
- Convenient
- Flexible
- Secure
- Fast results
- Free learning resources
- Worldwide acceptance
- Certification
Target audiences
- Certify your English Language Proficiency. Start your study abroad journey.
- The ELLT allows you to assess your English proficiency level from the comfort of your home with the security of attending a traditional test center. Find out your English language level for higher education with the ELLT.
