Aptis for school

Aptis ESOL is a high-stakes, four-skills, computer-based English test developed by the British Council and administered in supervised, face-to-face test sessions.

With this certification, your students receive a high-quality English certificate that can be used for admission to domestic universities or colleges, graduation purposes, and employment opportunities.

Why choose Aptis ESOL for your students?

Key benefits of Aptis ESOL:

  • A certificate regulated by Ofqual and issued by the British Council.
  • Convenient test dates and locations.
  • Fast and accurate results delivered within 48 hours.
  • Secure result verification for recognising institutions via a digital verification platform.
  • Supervised computer-based testing for enhanced security.
  • A user-friendly test format that ensures a positive test experience.

Aptis ESOL is administered in secure conditions by the British Council and our partners.

If you want to deliver this test in your school for large groups of students, complete this expression of interest form:

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Aptis ESOL for teachers

Aptis ESOL for teachers is a general English proficiency test designed specifically for the education sector. It assesses levels up to B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Using familiar classroom scenarios, the test allows teachers to focus on their language skills - without being distracted by unfamiliar contexts. 

Aptis ESOL for teachers is for:

  • English teachers in schools, colleges, and universities.
  • Teachers of other subjects using English in the classroom.
  • English teachers working in large-scale language programmes.
  • Student teachers in training or university courses.
  • Education professionals who use English at work.