Oxford ELLT (Oxford English Language Level test)

Secure, modular English language testing tailored to institutional needs.

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Helping institutions make confident admissions and placement decisions while expanding access to international education.

Oxford ELLT (Oxford English Language Level Test) is Oxford International Digital Institute's suite of English language proficiency testing solutions, supporting institutions worldwide with admissions, placement and progression decisions for international students.

Combining advanced AI technology with human expertise, our assessments offer secure, modular and adaptable approaches to English language testing. Available in-person or online, our proprietary testing solutions support our academic partners in assessing English language proficiency efficiently and accurately.

Whether supporting higher education admissions teams, student placement or workforce development, our solutions combine academic rigour with an accessible, secure, student-centred testing experience.

Since our launch

Our specialised language services support employers looking to upskill their workforce across multiple disciplines.

Over 250

Academic partner recognitions worldwide.

Over 100

Academic partners in the UK, including Russell Group institutions.

Over 150,000

Test takers.

Award-winning English language testing.

Oxford ELLT (Oxford English Language Level Test) has been recognised by the following awarding institutions:

India Education Awards finalist badge for Excellence in Open and Distance Learning 2024. PIEoneer Awards 2023 finalist badge for Digital Innovation of the Year. EducationInvestor Awards 2024 finalist badge for Ed Tech Provider of the Year.

Globally recognised

OIDI has been globally recognised by industry leading institutions.

Ecctis

Oxford ELLT has been independently reviewed by Ecctis across grading, certification, marking and moderation, and has been found to be a sound test of English language ability.

NEAS

Oxford International Digital Institute has achieved NEAS endorsement as a quality product and service for Pre-sessional English. Oxford ELLT and Oxford ELLT Spotlight Test.

Secure and efficient.

The Oxford ELLT portfolio provides institutions with the flexibility, scalability and global reach needed to support international recruitment and student success, while helping learners progress on their educational journeys all in secure and efficient environments.

Oxford ELLT

Oxford ELLT is an internationally recognised English language proficiency test designed specifically for higher education admissions. Designed by academics and developed with accessibility at its core, it provides institutions with a secure and scalable alternative to traditional language testing.

Combining advanced technology and AI with human invigilation and assessment, Oxford ELLT enables institutions to evaluate applicants' English language ability with confidence while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Robust identity verification, proctoring and security measures support a reliable testing experience for both institutions and students.

To meet the needs of institutions and applicants worldwide, Oxford ELLT is available through two delivery models:

Both assessments are designed to integrate seamlessly into institutional admissions processes, helping partners make informed decisions efficiently while enhancing the applicant experience.

Oxford ELLT Global is delivered through approved test centres, providing students with a secure and fully invigilated in-person testing environment. This option offers institutions an additional pathway for assessing English language proficiency while maintaining the same trusted standards and academic rigour.
Oxford ELLT Digital is a flexible online assessment that enables students to complete their test from anywhere in the world through a secure platform supported by human invigilation. By removing geographical barriers to testing, it helps institutions widen access to international applicants while maintaining confidence in admissions decisions.

Oxford ELLT Spotlight

Oxford ELLT Spotlight is an adaptive and fully customisable English language placement test that helps organisations accurately determine a learner's language proficiency across a range of skills. Suitable for schools, universities, language providers, education agents, employers, and training organisations, it can be tailored to specific assessment objectives, delivery models, and security requirements.

Its flexibility makes Oxford ELLT Spotlight ideal for a wide range of educational and professional contexts. Organisations can use it to place learners effectively, identify support needs, monitor progress, and make informed decisions based on reliable language proficiency data.

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Supporting Student Success

Oxford ELLT and Oxford ELLT Spotlight provide institutions with flexible assessment solutions that support the entire learner journey — from admissions and enrolment through to placement, progression and academic success.

By combining trusted assessment methodologies with innovative technology and global accessibility, Oxford International Digital Institute helps institutions remove barriers, widen participation and engage learners wherever they are in the world.

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