The London Tests of English are designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning.
The London Tests of English consist of two parts: a written paper and an oral exam. The written paper tests listening, reading comprehension and writing skills and it is marked by external examiners in the UK. The oral exam is assessed by trained local examiners and is sent to the UK for moderation.
There are six levels which are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
| Communication Level | Common European Framework | London Tests of English |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | A1 | Level A1 |
| Elementary | A2 | Level 1 |
| Intermediate | B1 | Level 2 |
| Upper Intermediate | B2 | Level 3 |
| Advanced | C1 | Level 4 |
| Proficient | C2 | Level 5 |
These exams are:
- Motivating & help build confidence
The London Tests of English are scenario-based English language assessments designed to allow students the freedom to express themselves, show what they can do and how well they can use English as speakers of other languages. - Authentic & relevant
The emphasis for our students is on real-life situations that learners will meet, not on how well they remember formal vocabulary and structures. For this reason, our tests use real-life scenarios rather than grammatical exercises, and focus on a student’s ability to both understand and communicate proficiently. - Flexible & communicative
The tasks set at each level are similar to the tasks used in modern communicative course books and a variety of teaching materials and approaches can be used to prepare for the tests. - Comprehensive & integrate all four skills
There is a single paper which tests listening and reading comprehension and extended writing and an oral test which is taken before the written exam paper. The communicative nature of the tests enables them to be shorter for candidates, without compromising the quality of the achievement. - Assess & certificate
The tests are prepared and marked by teams of professionals and successful candidates receive a certificate of attainment from the largest examining body in the UK, Edexcel, a Pearson company. - Provide constructive feedback & ease of administration
Using our online marking system (e-Pen) and our web-based test centre service system (Edexcel Online), we are able to provide fast and helpful feedback on individual performance of students in the exams. For more information amount the unique e marking system, please see the short video by clicking on this web link "Inside Edexcel: The e-revolution"
Recognition
Levels 4 and 5 are recognised for admission to a number of UK universities.