Oxford Placement Test | Britannia International Academy

Test Your English Skills

Take the Oxford Placement Test and Get Your Official Level Report

Find out your true English level quickly and accurately with the internationally recognised Oxford Placement Test.

Developed by Oxford University Press, this trusted online test has placed millions of students into the right class worldwide.

In just 40 minutes, you’ll receive your official CEFR level and a detailed performance report.

About The Test

Test your students' English level quickly and easily with the Oxford Placement Test, which has placed millions of students in the right class.

Suitable for upper secondary and adult learners.
100% online and designed for use on any device so students can take it at home, at school or at work.
Automatic marking saves you time.
Learning Management System makes it easy to set up tests and manage results.
Computer adaptive technology gives more precise results than traditional placement tests.
Results include CEFR level (Pre-A1 to C2), a score out of 120, and the time taken.
Report cards include results for each section, a score guide and information on communicative competencies.
Ideal for home use

The Oxford Placement Test is ideal for testing students who are studying remotely. Clear guides for teachers and learners provide step-by-step support through every stage of taking the test.

What it tests

The Oxford Placement Test has two sections – Use of English and Listening.

The Use of English section assesses students' knowledge of grammatical form and vocabulary.

The listening section assesses students’ general listening ability.

Both sections test how well students understand the meaning of what is being communicated, which is an excellent indicator of general language ability.

Please note, as the test does not cover the full range of language skills, it is recommended that a language proficiency test, such as the Oxford Test of English, should be taken for evidence of overall proficiency.

British or American English

The test is available in British and American English in four different combinations: 100% British English, 100% American English or a mix. For total flexibility, you don’t have to choose the combination until you set up the test.

Who Is This Test For?

👦 Young Learners (Ages 6–16)

Children starting English courses
Students preparing for Cambridge exams
Learners moving to a higher level
Students returning after a break

🎓 Teenagers & Upper Secondary Students

Academic English learners
Exam preparation students
Students progressing to advanced levels

👩‍🎓 Adults (16+)

General English learners
University preparation students
IELTS preparation candidates
Professionals improving workplace English

No matter your age or goal, accurate placement ensures faster progress and stronger confidence.

What Does the Test Include?

The Oxford Placement Test has two sections:

1️⃣ Use of English

Grammar
Vocabulary
Understanding of meaning and language form

2️⃣ Listening

Listening comprehension
Real-life communication skills
Understanding spoken English

The test uses computer-adaptive technology, meaning the questions adjust to your ability level for more precise results.

What You Receive

After completing the test, you will get:

✔ CEFR Level (Pre-A1 to C2)
✔ Score out of 120
✔ Section breakdown (Use of English & Listening)
✔ Time taken to complete the test
✔ Official Level Report

This report helps you understand your strengths and areas for improvement and ensures you join the correct course.

Test Format

Continually validated

The Oxford Placement Test was developed to take the worry out of placing your students. Piloted on thousands of learners across the globe, the test is continually validated to ensure it delivers results you can trust. To find out more, see The Oxford Placement Test: What does it measure and how? (PDF, 1.5MB) by Professor James Purpura.

Results are reported as a CEFR level and standardized score for the test as a whole, and separately for the Use of English and Listening sections, allowing you to make fine-grained distinctions between students’ abilities.

Test takers with Pre-A1 level results also get a ‘High’, ‘Mid’, and ‘Low’ sub-level, as shown in the table below. To make similar distinctions at A1 to C2 between test takers with results at the same CEFR level, teachers can use the standardized score.