British Council is the test centre for the TSA (OXFORD), ELAT, STEP Mathematics, HAT or PAT.

GET your answers on TSA(Oxford) ELAT, STEP Mathematics, HAT AND PAT tests here

			WHAT IS TSA(OXFORD) ELAT, STEP, HAT OR PAT?
			WHEN CAN I TAKE THE TESTS?
			HOW MUCH IS THE EXAMINATION FEE?
			WHERE CAN I TAKE THE TESTS?
			WHERE CAN I GET THE REGISTRATION FORM AND INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES?
			HOW CAN I REGISTER?
			WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
			WHEN WILL I GET THE RESULT?
			HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE TESTS?

What is TSA (Oxford), ELAT, STEP, HAT or PAT?

Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) is a 2 hours pen and paper test.  

The TSA (University of Oxford) is a pre-interview admissions test for applicants to undergraduate courses in PPE, E&M, EP and PPP at the University of Oxford.  

English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) is a 90-minute pen and paper test.  

The ELAT is a pre-interview admissions test for applicants to undergraduate courses in English at the University of Oxford. The test is designed to enable applicants to show their ability in the key skill of close reading, paying attention to such elements as the language, imagery, allusion, syntax, form and structure of the passages set for comment.

Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP) consists of three 3 hour examinations, STEP I, STEP II, and STEP III.

Candidates who have received offers for Mathematics courses at the University of Cambridge will normally be required to sit STEP as a post-interview test.  The University of Warwick also includes STEP in its undergraduate Mathematics offers; the University of Bristol, the University of Oxford, Imperial College London and the University of Bath all encourage applicants to take the papers. Candidates should consult with their university regarding which papers to take.

History Aptitude Test (HAT) is a 2 hour pen and paper test.

The History Aptitude Test (HAT) is a two-hour subject-specific admissions test, which is taken by applicants to the University of Oxford's undergraduate degree courses in History and its joint schools.

Physics Aptitude Test (PAT) is a 2 hour pen and paper test.

The PAT is a two-hour subject-specific admissions test, which is taken by applicants to all University of Oxford Physics and Engineering undergraduate degree courses.

When can I take the TSA (Oxford) ELAT, STEP, HAT or PAT?

How much is the examination fee for 2012?

Where can I take TSA (Oxford), ELAT,STEP, HAT or PAT?

Test Venue: British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Where can I get the Registration Form and Information for Candidates?

Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) Oxford

Download 2012 Information for candidates - TSA(Oxford)

Download Registration form of TSA (Oxford) (available on 1 September 2012)

English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)

Download 2012 Information for candidates - ELAT

Download Registration form of ELAT (available on 1 September 2012)

Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP)

Download 2012 Information for candidates - STEP

Download Registration form of STEP(Late Entry)

History Aptitude Test (HAT)

Download 2012 Information for candidates - HAT

Download Registration form of HAT (available on 1 September 2012)

Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)

Download 2012 Information for candidates - PAT

Download Registration form of PAT (available on 1 September 2012)

How can I register?

Please return your completed Registration Form with a copy of your HKID/ Passport:

1) In-person – Customer Services, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong. You can pay by credit card, EPS or cheque made payable to “British Council”.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 8.30pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm

Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

2) By Post – Please send the above documents together with a cheque made payable to “British Council” or pay by credit card (please see Information for Candidates) to: British Council, Examinations Services, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong

3) By Fax – Please fax the above documents with the Credit Card Payment Instructions (please see Information for Candidates) to  (852) 29135172.

4) By Email – Please SCAN the above documents together with the Credit Card Payment Instructions (please see Information for Candidates) and e-mail to us.

For enquiry, please contact us on (852) 29135131 or (852) 29135173.

When is the deadline for TSA (Oxford), ELAT, STEP, HAT or PAT registration?

Successful candidates will receive the official receipt by post.  Candidates will also receive the candidate number 3 days after the registration deadline.

Candidates will receive an email confirming the examination details one week before the examination.

When will I get the TSA (Oxford), ELAT, STEP, HAT or PAT results?

How can I prepare for the ELAT, TSA(Oxford), STEP, HAT or PAT?

There are many study aids to help!

Candidates are strongly recommended to download the sample practice tests from the following website

http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/

If you are going to take the following Oxford Admissions tests, please contact us on examinations@britishcouncil.org.hk

- Classics Admissions Test (CATS)

- Modern Languages and Linguistics Aptitude Tests (MLLAT)

- Aptitude Test for Mathematics and Computer Science (MAT)

Special Needs

We aim to do our best to cater for candidates with special needs.  We will do all we can to enable candidates to understand test questions and ways of giving answers.  All candidates, irrespective of their disability, will be assessed fairly and objectively.

Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to contact us before they submit their application.  Relevant supporting materials such as medical certificates should be submitted during registration.

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