English placement test for schools
Place new students into the right CEFR level from day one — a fast, standardised English test your language school or academy can run at enrollment.
Start a free pilot →Stream students by level, without the guesswork
Getting students into the right class is the foundation of good teaching. A CEFR-aligned placement test gives your school an objective, consistent way to stream new students by level — so classes are well-matched and teachers spend less time re-sorting.
International English Test scores all four skills and returns a CEFR level (A1–C2) in minutes, making it practical to run at enrollment, even for a full intake.
Place students by CEFR level
Every student is measured on the same A1–C2 scale across listening, reading, speaking and writing — so placement decisions are consistent and defensible, not down to a quick interview.
Run it at enrollment
- Buy credits and invite students by email — no student account or install.
- Students take the test from a link; listening and reading score instantly.
- AI-scored speaking and writing return a CEFR level in minutes, ready for streaming.
Consistent across cohorts and campuses
Because the benchmark is the same for everyone, you can compare intakes over time and keep placement standards aligned across multiple campuses or terms.
Why schools choose International English Test
- All four skills mapped to CEFR (A1–C2) for accurate streaming.
- Results in minutes — practical for a full enrollment intake.
- Self-serve credits from £8.99 per test — no contract, no minimum.
- ALTE Associate Member; branded, verifiable certificates.
Frequently asked questions
How does the placement test work?
You buy credits and invite students by email. Each student takes the test from a link; all four skills are scored and mapped to a CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can stream them into the right class quickly and consistently.
Which levels does it cover?
The full CEFR range, A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient), across listening, reading, speaking and writing.
How fast are results?
Listening and reading score instantly; AI-scored speaking and writing typically return a CEFR level within minutes — fast enough to place a whole intake at enrollment.
How much does it cost per student?
Pricing is credit-based, from £8.99 per test at higher volumes, with no contract or minimum. You buy the credits your intake needs.
Is it CEFR-aligned and recognised?
Yes. International English Test is an ALTE Associate Member and every result is CEFR-aligned — the internationally recognised framework for language levels.
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