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British Council

Aptis ESOL Advanced is a general English proficiency exam covering four skills 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 specifically. 

Aptis ESOL Advanced allows you to evaluate all four language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—as well as grammar and vocabulary. 

APTIS ESOL ADVANCED FORMAT 

TEST COMPONENTS

LENGTH (MINUTES)

SCORING

TASKS

Grammar and Vocabulary

25

0 - 50

50 questions

Speaking

10

CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50

4 parts

Writing

45

CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 

4 tasks

Listening

30

CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 

28 (+/- 4) questions

Reading

60

CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50

4 tasks

Find out more about the test format in the Aptis ESOL Advanced Candidate Guide (PDF)