English · University of Oxford

[ Oxford Test of English Test Centre Frankfurt ]

With the Oxford Test of English (OTE) and the Oxford Test of English Advanced (OTE Advanced), the University of Oxford offers two fully computer-based exams that are accepted worldwide as official proof of English. Eloquia is an authorised test centre in the heart of Frankfurt – with flexible dates and personal support.

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Oxford Test of English (A2 – B2)

Adaptive standard test for A2, B1 and B2

The standard OTE assesses your English adaptively at CEFR levels A2, B1 and B2 – ideal for bachelor's studies, vocational training or starting a career. Total duration around 2 hours.

Speaking · approx. 15 min.: interview, voicemails, presentation, follow-up questions
Listening · approx. 30 min.: monologues/dialogues, longer dialogues, opinion identification
Reading · approx. 35 min.: short texts, matching, gap-fill texts, longer texts
Writing · approx. 45 min.: email (80–130 words), essay or article/review (100–160 words)

Results and assessment – OTE

ResultsListening and Reading visible immediately; Speaking and Writing within a maximum of 5 working days
Score scale 51 – 140A2 ≥ 51, B1 ≥ 81, B2 ≥ 111
Certificatelifelong valid PDF certificate

Dates and registration

Current course dates and online registration

How booking works: a year-round registration window is shown (1 Jan – 31 Dec). You register and pay the exam fee, entering your preferred date and time in the booking comments field. We then confirm your individual appointment, subject to availability.

Oxford Test of English Advanced (B2 – C1)

For higher levels up to C1

The OTE Advanced specifically tests higher levels and confirms English competence up to C1 – perfect for master's programmes, international employers and professional bodies. Total duration around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Speaking · approx. 15 min.: interview, voicemail, summary, debate, follow-up questions
Listening · approx. 35 min.: monologues/dialogues, longer monologues with notes, opinion identification
Reading · approx. 35 min.: short texts with multiple choice, matching, gap-fill texts, longer texts
Writing · approx. 50 min.: essay (220–280 words), summary of two sources (80–100 words)

Results and assessment – OTE Advanced

ResultsListening and Reading immediately; Speaking and Writing within 5 working days
Score scale 111 – 170B2 ≥ 111, C1 ≥ 141
Module retakespossible – the best result automatically appears on the certificate

Your benefits at Eloquia

For both tests alike

Flexible preferred dates (Mon–Thu, 09:00–16:00) – also bookable at short notice
Quiet, air-conditioned individual examination rooms in the centre of Frankfurt
Official Oxford licence partner with 30 years of examination experience
Optional intensive preparation in small groups or as one-to-one coaching (in person, online or hybrid)
Personal results review and individual learning recommendations

Booking and procedure

Identical for both tests

1Reserve a date online – select OTE or OTE Advanced.

2State your preferred date – note the date in the comments field.

3Confirmation – usually within 24 hours.

4Test day – arrive 30 minutes before the start with valid identification.

5Exam – total duration 2–2.5 hours, short breaks possible.

6Results – instant score for Reading/Listening, complete PDF within 5 working days.

Important – Oxford user account: After you register, we add you to the Oxford (OUP) system with your name and email address. You then receive an email to set up your user account, which you need in order to log in to the system before the exam.

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You book exams directly via the booking window below – or, depending on the exam, via the respective exam organisation.

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