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Key Facts: Oxford ELLT Exam
Oxford ELLT is a four-skill online English test from Oxford International Digital Institute, part of Oxford International Education Group.
The Oxford ELLT Reading section has 32 four-option multiple-choice questions on two 400-600 word texts in 40 minutes.
The Oxford ELLT Listening section has 28 questions across a monologue, a dialogue and a listening analysis in 25 minutes.
Each Oxford ELLT skill is scored on the OIDI 0-12 scale and mapped to CEFR levels A2 to C2.
Oxford ELLT Reading is marked out of 32 points and Listening out of 28 points, then converted to a level.
Oxford ELLT Digital costs £120 in 2026 and can be taken fully online from home with AI and human proctoring.
Oxford ELLT results are usually issued within 48 hours and remain valid for 18 months.
Ecctis independently reviewed Oxford ELLT as a sound assessment of English at CEFR levels B1 to C1.
Oxford ELLT is Oxford International's fully online four-skill English test for university admission; its Reading (32 MCQs, 40 min) and Listening (28 questions, 25 min) components are automatically marked and mapped to CEFR and an IELTS-equivalent score, with results in about 48 hours.
Sample Oxford ELLT Practice Questions
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1In the sentence "The lecture was so absorbing that students lost track of time," the word "absorbing" is closest in meaning to:
2Read this passage detail: "Photosynthesis allowed early plants to release oxygen, which gradually built up the ozone layer that shields life from harmful ultraviolet rays." According to the passage, the ozone layer is important because it:
3In the phrase "researchers gathered samples from the riverbed," the word "gathered" is closest in meaning to:
4Passage detail: "Although the company increased its marketing budget, sales remained flat for the entire year." Which statement is best supported by the passage?
5In the sentence "The new policy had a profound effect on staff morale," the word "profound" is closest in meaning to:
6Passage detail: "The first printing presses appeared in Europe in the 1450s, more than a century before they reached most of Asia in any comparable form." According to the passage, when did printing presses appear in Europe?
7Read the statement and the passage. Passage: "The survey covered 2,000 households across three regions." Statement: "The survey was limited to a single region." Based on the passage, the statement is:
8In the sentence "Her argument was compelling and won over the sceptical audience," the word "compelling" is closest in meaning to:
9Passage detail: "While solar panels are expensive to install, they typically pay for themselves within seven to ten years through lower energy bills." Which statement is best paraphrased from the passage?
10In the sentence "The committee will scrutinise every application carefully," the word "scrutinise" is closest in meaning to:
About the Oxford ELLT Exam
The Oxford English Language Level Test (Oxford ELLT) is a fully online, four-skill English proficiency test administered by Oxford International Digital Institute, part of Oxford International Education Group. It assesses Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking and reports a level on the OIDI 0-12 scale, mapped to CEFR (A2-C2) and an IELTS-equivalent score, for entry to universities in the UK, USA, Canada and beyond. The Reading component gives candidates 40 minutes to answer 32 four-option multiple-choice questions on two 400-600 word texts, while the Listening component gives 25 minutes for 28 questions across a monologue, a dialogue and a listening analysis. Writing is a single opinion-based essay and Speaking is a live video interview with an examiner. Oxford ELLT Digital is taken from home with AI and human proctoring, costs £120, and results are typically issued within 48 hours and valid for 18 months. The test has been independently reviewed by Ecctis as a sound assessment of English at CEFR levels B1 to C1.
Exam sponsor: Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI), part of Oxford International Education Group. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Reading 40 minutes and Listening 25 minutes for the multiple-choice components; Writing 45 minutes and Speaking about 20-30 minutes complete the full test.
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; each skill is scored 0-12 on the OIDI scale and mapped to CEFR (A2-C2) and an IELTS-equivalent score. Reading is out of 32 and Listening out of 28; the required overall level is set by the receiving university.
Exam / Certification Fees
£120 for Oxford ELLT Digital (2026); appeals cost £30 and candidates may take the test up to three times.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Reading
Two 400-600 word texts with 32 multiple-choice questions covering vocabulary in context, comprehension, inference, true/false/not given, paraphrasing and matching tasks.
Listening
A monologue, a dialogue and a listening analysis with 28 questions covering gist, detail, implied meaning, WH-questions, gap-fill and yes/no/not given items.
Writing
One opinion-based essay of 190-260 words marked by an Oxford ELLT examiner; not a multiple-choice component.
Speaking
A live 20-30 minute four-part video interview with an examiner; not a multiple-choice component.
Preparing for the Oxford ELLT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark; each skill is scored 0-12 on the OIDI scale and mapped to CEFR (A2-C2) and an IELTS-equivalent score. Reading is out of 32 and Listening out of 28; the required overall level is set by the receiving university.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Reading 40 minutes and Listening 25 minutes for the multiple-choice components; Writing 45 minutes and Speaking about 20-30 minutes complete the full test.
- Exam / certification fees: £120 for Oxford ELLT Digital (2026); appeals cost £30 and candidates may take the test up to three times. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Oxford ELLT: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oxford ELLT and who runs it?
Oxford ELLT is a fully online four-skill English Language Level Test run by Oxford International Digital Institute, part of Oxford International Education Group, and used for university admission in the UK, USA, Canada and elsewhere.
How are the Reading and Listening sections structured?
Reading gives 40 minutes for 32 multiple-choice questions on two 400-600 word texts (16 per text). Listening gives 25 minutes for 28 questions across a monologue, a dialogue and a listening analysis with three speakers.
How is the Oxford ELLT scored?
Each skill is scored on the OIDI 0-12 scale and mapped to CEFR (A2-C2) and an IELTS-equivalent score. Reading is marked out of 32 and Listening out of 28; the overall level averages all four equally weighted skills.
How much does the Oxford ELLT cost?
Oxford ELLT Digital costs £120 in 2026. An appeal of a writing or speaking result costs £30, and candidates may take the full test up to three times.
Is the Oxford ELLT accepted for university and visas?
Yes. Over 250 institutions accept Oxford ELLT, and it has been independently reviewed by Ecctis as a sound assessment of English at CEFR B1 to C1 across all four skills, supporting student-visa English requirements at recognised universities.
How long do results take and how long are they valid?
Oxford ELLT Digital results are typically issued within 48 hours of completing the speaking test and remain valid for 18 months from the date they are issued.