Aptis is a trusted English assessment developed by the British Council. It supports governments and institutions in strengthening English language policy and delivering measurable results at scale.
Use Aptis to:
- Assess the English proficiency of teachers, students and employees.
- Benchmark performance to international standards with CEFR alignment.
- Identify training needs through reliable language audits.
- Measure the effectiveness of English programmes and initiatives.
- Ensure language readiness for recruitment, promotion or programme entry.
- Track progress consistently with CEFR-aligned reporting.
- Integrate seamlessly into national education systems, teacher development programmes or civil service recruitment frameworks.
Aptis gives you the insights you need to shape policy, improve training outcomes and support long-term workforce development.
Our personalised assessment solutions are tailored to your needs, such as
- The high-stakes Aptis ESOL English certificate - for public sector use.
- Flexible delivery - test onsite, on your schedule.
- Skills-based testing - assess two or more skills based on your requirements.
- Low-stakes testing - ideal for diagnostics, training, and tracking progress.