Prepare for Aptis ESOL | British Council

Thinking of taking Aptis ESOL?

Prepare for the big day with an Aptis ESOL preparation course

If you are taking Aptis ESOL, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the test format and task types.

Preparation Materials for Aptis ESOL

Watch the introductory videos for each of the components, take a demo test and check out the preparation tips for Aptis ESOL General and Aptis ESOL for Teachers. You can also download the Candidate Guides below:

Aptis ESOL General Candidate Guide

Aptis ESOL for Teachers Candidate Guide

The information below and the preparation materials are relevant for Aptis and Aptis ESOL.

Grammar and vocabulary

Find out how the test is structured. Read our tips, watch the video and take a demo test.

Listening

The Aptis ESOL Listening test focuses on different aspects of real-life listening. Find out what to expect and take a demo test.

Reading

Find out more about the different reading task types, check our tips, watch the video and take an Aptis ESOL reading demo test.

Speaking

The Aptis ESOL speaking test assesses your ability to communicate in English in real-life situations. It takes about 12 minutes and is divided into four sections.

Writing

The Aptis ESOL Writing Test takes up to 50 minutes to complete and contains four tasks. Read our writing tips, watch the video and take an Aptis ESOL writing demo test.

Prepare for Your Aptis ESOL Advanced

Prepare for your Aptis ESOL Advanced with our candidate guides and videos.