Oral Examiner - FAQs

1. What are the prerequisites for becoming an LTE Oral Examiner?

  • Native English speaker proficient
  • 2 years ongoing EFL experience
  • Minimum Certificate level qualification in ELT, Diploma level preferred
  • Able to attend training session if required, and able to commit to availability during specified marking period
  • EFL / ESOL marking experience is desirable, but not essential
  • BA / BSc
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2. What training and support would I receive?

  • Prior to the marking period you will attend a training meeting to give you an understanding of the marking criteria for the recorded orals
  • You will be able to contact the Chief Examiner/Team Leader for should you encounter any problems during the marking period
  • For any queries you have please contact the PLT (Pearson Language Tests) Operations team at pltsupport@pearson.com
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3. How much marking will I be required to do? 

You would mark around 100/150 interviews during a marking period of about 8/10 days. Each interview includes two candidates and lasts between 10 to 15 minutes. Once you are trained, the marking can be done at times to suit you around other commitments.
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4. How often is the marking process carried out?

Exams are currently offered in:

  • May
  • June
  • August
  • November
  • December of each year

The marking takes place after these sessions – our main sessions are May and December

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5. What type of work would I be marking?

You would be marking and moderating candidates’ oral performance from sound recordings
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