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Global English test developed by the British Council

English proficiency test for adults (16+)

Informed by current research in applied linguistics

o Straightforward to access, manage and sit

Tests all four skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Tests one skill – e.g. Listening only

Each skill taken with grammar and vocabulary

What is Aptis?

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Aptis is divided into components which are taken in packages

15 different packages available

Core grammar and vocabulary component is combined with one or more skill components – Reading, Writing, Listening Speaking

You can decide which components are important for your requirements

You choose when, how and in what way to test, to ensure you get the results you need

What is tested?

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How is it delivered?

Computer and online

Pen and paper

Telephone (speaking component)

Each skill can be taken via two delivery modes

You can administer the tests, or we can do it for you

Uses a revolutionary interactive test development, delivery and reporting platform

Results in as little as 24-hours

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Mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Scaled score for the Grammar and Vocabulary (0-50)

Scaled score for each of the skills (0-50) and an overall CEFR score (A1-C)

Individual and group scores

A scaled score and a CEFR level reported for each skill taken means greater accuracy

Innovative scoring

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Benchmarking students, teachers or employees

Language audits to identify training needs

Filtering potential future employees for interview

Filtering current employees for training or promotion

Identifying students ready to take IETLS

Used by commercial corporations, government ministries, NGOs, educational institutions

What can Aptis be used for?

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High quality and accurate

Mix and match skills

Flexible and adaptable content

Joint branding and local language instruction page

Affordable, accessible and effective

Quick results turn-around

Quick and simple to administer

Why choose Aptis?

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Choose Aptis to assess more people more efficiently and raise international English standards in your organisation

www.britishcouncil.org


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