English Grammar Test
CEFR English Level Test
What is an English grammar test?
An English grammar test measures how accurately you use English structures, from basic tenses to complex sentences. This one asks 25 questions across six areas of grammar and adapts to each answer. Your result is a CEFR grammar level from A1 to C2.
Grammar test · certificate: £9.99
Find your grammar level
As a guide, these are the structures learners typically control at each CEFR level:
| CEFR level | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| A1 | Present simple, be and have, basic questions, and singular and plural nouns. |
| A2 | Past simple, going to for plans, comparatives and common prepositions of time and place. |
| B1 | Present perfect, first and second conditionals, and modal verbs for advice and obligation. |
| B2 | Passive forms, reported speech, the third conditional and verbs followed by -ing or to. |
| C1 | Mixed conditionals, inversion for emphasis, advanced linking words and precise article use. |
| C2 | Full control of complex structures, including subtle choices of tense, emphasis and hedging. |
How your grammar is scored
The questions come from six areas: verb tenses; modal verbs and conditionals; verb patterns, passive and reported speech; sentence structure; articles, determiners and comparatives; and prepositions and linking words. Every area is checked at least three times, so one weak topic cannot decide your result.
After each answer the test re-estimates your grammar level and picks the next question near it. When you finish, your final estimate is converted to a CEFR grammar level. You cannot go back to a question once you have answered it.
Your personalised report
The grammar report shows which of the six grammar areas you control well and which ones are holding you back.
- Your CEFR grammar level
- The share of correct answers in each of the six grammar areas
- Strengths and focus areas, judged only where an area had three or more questions
- A concrete exercise for each grammar area to work on
Get your CEFR grammar certificate
Show your grammar level with a certificate that carries your name, your CEFR grammar level, a unique ID and a QR code for online verification. The certificate and your grammar report are unlocked together for £9.99. International English Test is an ALTE Associate Member.
Grammar test · certificate: £9.99
English grammar test FAQ
How is my level assessed?
The test re-estimates your grammar level after every answer and chooses the next question to match. After the last of the 25 questions, the estimate is converted to a CEFR level from A1 to C2.
What does the report include?
Your CEFR grammar level, your share of correct answers in each grammar area, your strengths and focus areas, and an exercise for each area that needs work.
How long does it take?
About 9 minutes for most people.
What do I get for £9.99?
A grammar certificate in PDF form, verifiable through its QR code, together with the area-by-area grammar report. After the final question you choose whether you want them.
Does the test cover a single level, such as B2?
No. The test covers the whole range from A1 to C2 and adapts to you, so you do not need to choose a level before you start.
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