Aptis ESOL Advanced is a four-skills general English proficiency exam which assesses language proficiency from B1 to C2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Aptis ESOL Advanced tasks are more complex and designed to distinguish between C1 and C2 level candidates.
You take Aptis ESOL Advanced on a computer in British Council supervised face-to-face test sessions.
Aptis ESOL Advanced allows you to evaluate all four language skills; speaking listening, reading and writing and test your grammar and vocabulary knowledge.
Aptis ESOL Advanced format
| TEST COMPONENTS | LENGHT (MINUTES) | SCORING | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar and Vocabulary | 25 | 0-50 | 50 |
| Speaking | 10 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 3 |
| Writing | 45 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 3 |
| Listening | 30 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 28 (+/- 4) |
| Reading | 60 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 4 |
View a sample of a Candidate Guide and of an Example Report for Aptis ESOL Advanced below.
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