Test overview

The Diagnostic Test is an online assessment for determining:

1. Your current level of English (according to this particular assessment)
2. Areas of improvement (primarily in terms of grammar)

This information is important for you and your trainer, as together you can ensure that the training objectives, content and expected results are appropriate for your level.

Test format

Test method: The test is online.

Levels evaluated: CEFR levels A1 to C2.

Duration: Around 1 hour, depending on your speed.

Date and time of the test: You should try to complete the test before your needs analysis consultation.

Test content

The test consists of 120 questions set in a professional context.

There are two sections: Listening (60 questions), and Reading (60 questions).

Broadly speaking, the test evaluates the quality of your:

Grammar
Vocabulary
Syntax
Structures

You can pause the test up to five times.

Test results

After the test, you will receive a test report with your current level of English and areas for improvement. In the needs analysis consultation, you will be able to discuss these with an English Proficiency trainer.

Further information

Before taking the test, we recommend you read the following documentation:

Candidate guide
Bright Language levels
Level descriptors

If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us: info@englishproficiency.co.uk / 06 18 43 93 92.

Dernière mise à jour : 19/09/24