The test was developed by Oxford University Press (OUP) to provide learners of English with a quick, reliable way to prove their level of English proficiency for university entrance, employment and travel.
[1] The Oxford Test of English was developed over a number of years[2] and launched in Spain in 2017,[3] where it has gained wide recognition, including the Association of Language Centres in Higher Education (ACLES).
[4] The test was launched globally in April 2019[5] at the 53rd IATEFL conference at the Tate Liverpool.
[9] The Oxford Test of English consists of four modules: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
For test takers who have taken all four modules, a certificate is issued showing the CEFR level and standardized score for each module, and an overall CEFR level and overall score.
Certificates reflect a test taker's best performance, so if a test taker re-takes a module and their performance improves, their certificate will be updated to include the improved score.
Results for the Listening and Reading modules are available immediately after the completion of the test.