Acronym | OTE |
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Type | Standardized test |
Administrator | Oxford University Press |
Skills tested | Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing of the English language |
Purpose | To assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers |
Year started | 2017 |
Duration | Speaking: Approx. 15 minutes. Listening: Approx. 30 minutes, Reading: 35 minutes, Writing: 45 minutes, Total: Approx. 2 hours. |
Score range | 0 to 140. |
Score validity | Scores are valid for life |
Offered | Available on-demand at approved test centres |
Restrictions on attempts | Two times in any 8-week period; four times in any 12-month period. |
Regions | Available globally |
Languages | English |
Prerequisites | No official prerequisite. Intended for non-native English speakers. |
Fee | Check with local approved test centre |
Website | www |
The Oxford Test of English (OTE) is an on demand computer-adaptive test of English proficiency for non-native speakers of English, reporting at A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). 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. The test is certified by the University of Oxford and is available worldwide.[1]