Take a test at home!

with remote monitoring

Taking the Oxford Placement Test at home is easy!
Just follow these steps.

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 OK, let’s get started.
Step 1: Check your equipment

You need an You need a good You need a webcam.

internet connection. pair of headphones.

Your computer must meet the minimum system requirements.

To check these, click here: system requirements.
Then, click on ‘automatic system check’.

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Step 2: Join the call
• To take your test online, make sure you are in a quiet room on
your own.

• Join the call that your test organisation set up.

Your teacher will have invited you to a video call/meeting. Join this
video call at the correct time and turn on your webcam.

• Wait for instructions from your teacher or invigilator.

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Step 3: Sign in

When your teacher or invigilator asks, sign in using the information that
was sent to you by email.
Example email and sign in screen:

u9577814

••••••••

138761

Sign in

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Step 4: Complete your details

Complete or confirm your details, then click ‘save’.

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Step 5: Select your test

Click on ‘Oxford Online Placement Test’.

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Step 6: Choose your starting level

Choose the starting level you want, then click ‘next’.

(The starting level you choose will not affect your final test score)

Use of English: Select your starting level

American;
Listening: Choose from the options below to select your starting level for this test;
100% American
accents Please choose a starting point for me
Lower level starting point – for beginner and elementary students
Use of English:
Mid-level starting point – for pre-intermediate and intermediate students
Section 1:
Approximately 30 Higher level starting point – for upper-intermediate and advanced students
Questions

next

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Step 7: Take the test

The test will open in a new window. Answer all the questions in the
time shown on the test screen. Good luck!

Time allowed 01:20

When you have finished, click the ‘Close this window’ button at the
bottom of the screen. Then leave the call quietly and wait to hear
from your teacher or test administrator.

Use of English: End of Test

American;
Listening: Thank you for taking this test.
Your results are available from the institution that provided you with your login and password.
100% American
accents
Use of English:
Section 1:
Approximately 30
Questions
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