If you are taking Aptis ESOL, it is important to familiarise yourself with the test format and task types so that you can show your best performance on the test day.
How long does the Aptis ESOL test take to complete?
The total duration of the Aptis ESOL test depends on the variant you are taking. In the table below you can find the timings for each variant.
|
Variant |
Aptis ESOL General |
Aptis ESOL Advanced |
| Grammar and Vocabulary | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Speaking | 12 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Listening | 40 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Reading | 35 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 45 minutes |
To prepare for Aptis ESOL General, we recommend that you watch the introductory videos for each of the components in the pages below and take a demo test. You can also learn more about it in this Candidate Guide.
The information below and the preparation materials are relevant for Aptis and Aptis ESOL.
For more general preparation and useful exercises, we have plenty of free resources on our Learn English website where you can practise and improve your English skills.
Grammar and vocabulary Aptis ESOL test
Find out how the test is structured. Read our tips, watch the video and take a demo test.
Listening Aptis ESOL test
Find out more about the different listening task types, check our tips, watch the video and take an Aptis ESOL listening demo test.
Reading Aptis ESOL test
Find out more about the different reading task types, check our tips, watch the video and take an Aptis ESOL reading demo test.
Speaking Aptis ESOL test
The Aptis ESOL speaking test assesses your ability to communicate in English in real-life situations. It takes about 12 minutes and is divided into four sections.
Writing Aptis ESOL test
The Aptis ESOL Writing Test takes up to 50 minutes to complete and contains four tasks. Read out writing tips, watch the video and take an Aptis ESOL writing demo test.
Aptis ESOL Advanced
Prepare for Aptis ESOL Advanced with the Aptis ESOL Advanced Test - format and hints videos.
Understanding Aptis ESOL
Watch the Understanding Aptis ESOL workshop to help you understand how Aptis ESOL works.