Level Test
Unless you are a Complete Beginner, we usually ask you to take an initial level test so we can prepare the right materials for you and plan the right course outline. Our tests are multiple-choice grammar tests only, and so will give an approximate result of your level. to find out more about a student's ability, and with higher levels we will often ask separately for additional writing samples or do a face-to-face or telephone oral test.
The advantage of having our tests on-line is that you get the mark immediately and it is simple to compare yourself with others (very important if you are planning to take a group course with colleagues since we do not recommend classes with a mixed range of levels).
Available Tests
Choose a language below in order to take an online language level test. Each test contains 40 questions, you do not have to answer them all.
- Online English Test
- Online French Test
- Online German Test
- Online Italian Test
- Online Spanish Test
- Online Arabic Test
- Online Danish Test
- Online Cantonese Test
- Online Serbo-Croatian Test
- Online Czech Test
- Online Dutch Test
- Online Japanese Test
- Online Polish Test
- Online Portuguese Test
- Online Russian Test
- Online Turkish Test
- Online Swedish Test
Understanding the language level test results
Use this key to work out which level you are once you have completed one of the above tests.
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Beginner - 0-4
You have no knowledge or understanding of the language, other than perhaps a few key words and expressions. You have no real idea about the grammar, and have a very limited vocabulary.
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Beginner Plus - 5-9
You have some knowledge of the language, which you would like to consolidate and extend. You can introduce yourself and can describe the immediate world around you. You have come across different grammatical structures, but are not confident of using them. You have a limited ability to communicate and find it difficult to understand the spoken language.
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Elementary - 10-17
You can produce simple sentences and can formulate and respond to simple questions. You have a basic knowledge of grammatical structures, including different tenses and word order, and have enough vocabulary to ‘survive’ in predictable situations.
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Lower Intermediate - 18-24
You can understand and use simple structures fairly consistently, and can ask and respond to a wide range of simple questions. You have a reasonable idea of how the tense system works, and have an active vocabulary of around 700 words. You can express yourself in familiar contexts, although you still make mistakes.
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Intermediate - 25-31
You have a good understanding of simple structures, but lack accuracy and do not feel at ease with them just yet. You need to consolidate what you know and are ready to learn new and more complex forms. You can express yourself in most common situations and hold conversations on a range of topics.
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Upper Intermediate - 32-37
You have a good grasp of all the essential structures and can use them with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Although you have some language gaps and make some errors, you can communicate effectively and appropriately in most situations, including on unfamiliar topics. You are ready to learn more complex forms and more advanced vocabulary.
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Advanced - 38-40
You have a good understanding and knowledge of a wide range of language structures and functions, although you may continue to make minor errors syntactically. You have considerable passive knowledge, but want to expand your active usage. You are ready to learn different ways of expressing ideas, work on the subtle nuances of the language, and expand the range of what you can say and write.