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British Council

Aptis ESOL General is a general English proficiency exam covering four skills, which assesses language proficiency from A1 to C on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). 

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

APTIS ESOL GENERAL FORMAT 

TEST COMPONENTS

LENGTH (MINUTES)

SCORING

TASKS

Grammar and Vocabulary

25

0 - 50

50 questions

Speaking

12

CEFR A1 - C/0-50

4 parts

Writing

50

CEFR A1 - C/0-50 

4 tasks

Listening

40

CEFR A1 - C/0-50 

28 (+/- 4) questions

Reading

35

CEFR A1 - C/0-50

4 tasks

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