Aptis ESOL General is a four-skills general English proficiency exam which assesses language proficiency from A1 to B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
You take Aptis ESOL General on a computer in British Council supervised face-to-face test sessions.
Aptis ESOL General allows you to evaluate all four language skills; speaking listening, reading, and writing and test your grammar and vocabulary knowledge.
The Aptis ESOL General test fee is €170.
Aptis ESOL General format
| Test Components | Length (in minutes) | Scoring | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar and Vocabulary | 25 | 0 - 50 | 50* |
| Speaking | 12 | CEFR A1 - B2 /0-50 | 4 |
| Writing | 50 | CEFR A1 - B2 /0-50 | 4 |
| Listening | 40 | CEFR A1 - B2 /0-50 | 17 |
| Reading | 35 | CEFR A1 - B2 /0-50 | 4 |
* 50 questions (25 + 25)
Find out more about how to prepare for Aptis ESOL.