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The University of Oxford offers the Oxford Test of English (OTE)<\/strong> and the Oxford Test of English Advanced (OTE Advanced)<\/strong> \u2013 two fully computer-based exams that are accepted worldwide as official proof of English proficiency.<\/p>\n

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Oxford Test of English \u2013 Test Centre Frankfurt<\/h1>\n

Officially certified by the University of Oxford. Two test versions: OTE (A2\u2013B2) and OTE Advanced (B2\u2013C1). Computer-based, fast results, flexible dates.<\/p>\n

100 % Computer-based<\/span>
\nResults within 5 working days<\/span>
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Key information at a glance<\/h2>\n
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Exam<\/td>\nOxford Test of English (OTE) & OTE Advanced \u2014 Computer-based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CEFR levels<\/td>\nOTE: A2 \u2013 B2 | OTE Advanced: B2 \u2013 C1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total duration<\/td>\nOTE: approx. 2 hours | OTE Advanced: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Results<\/td>\nReading & Listening immediately; Speaking & Writing within 5 working days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recognition<\/td>\nAccepted worldwide by universities, organisations and employers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Validity<\/td>\nCertificate valid for life (PDF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test dates<\/td>\nFlexible dates Mon \u2013 Thu, 09:00 \u2013 16:00 \u2013 also bookable at short notice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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OTE vs. OTE Advanced \u2013 What’s the difference?<\/h2>\n

Both tests are 100 % computer-based and assess Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. The difference lies in the level and difficulty:<\/p>\n

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<\/th>\nOTE (A2 \u2013 B2)<\/th>\nOTE Advanced (B2 \u2013 C1)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Target group<\/td>\nBachelor’s studies, vocational training, career entry<\/td>\nMaster’s programmes, international employers, professional bodies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Score scale<\/td>\n51 \u2013 140<\/td>\n111 \u2013 170<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/td>\napprox. 2 hours<\/td>\napprox. 2 hours 15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Module retakes<\/td>\nIndividual modules can be retaken<\/td>\nIndividual modules can be retaken \u2013 best result counts automatically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Not sure which test is right for you? Take our free placement test<\/a> or contact us for personal advice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Oxford Test of English (A2 \u2013 B2)<\/h2>\n

The standard OTE adaptively assesses your English at CEFR levels A2, B1 and B2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Module<\/th>\nWhat is assessed?<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Speaking<\/strong><\/td>\n4 parts: interview, voicemails, presentation, follow-up questions<\/td>\napprox. 15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Listening<\/strong><\/td>\n4 parts: short monologues\/dialogues, longer dialogues, opinion identification<\/td>\napprox. 30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reading<\/strong><\/td>\n4 parts: short texts, matching tasks, gap-fill, longer texts with questions<\/td>\napprox. 35 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Writing<\/strong><\/td>\n2 tasks: email (80\u2013130 words), essay or article\/review (100\u2013160 words)<\/td>\napprox. 45 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Total duration \u2248 approx. 2 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Oxford Test of English Advanced (B2 \u2013 C1)<\/h2>\n

The OTE Advanced specifically tests higher levels and certifies English proficiency up to C1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Module<\/th>\nWhat is assessed?<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Speaking<\/strong><\/td>\n5 parts: interview, voicemail, summary, debate, follow-up questions<\/td>\napprox. 15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Listening<\/strong><\/td>\n4 parts: short monologues\/dialogues, longer monologues with notes, opinion identification<\/td>\napprox. 35 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reading<\/strong><\/td>\n4 parts: multiple choice, matching, gap-fill, longer texts with questions<\/td>\napprox. 35 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Writing<\/strong><\/td>\n2 tasks: essay (220\u2013280 words), summary of two sources (80\u2013100 words)<\/td>\napprox. 50 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Total duration \u2248 approx. 2 hours 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Scoring & score scale<\/h2>\n

Both tests score each module (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) individually. Results are reported on the Oxford score scale and mapped to a CEFR level.<\/p>\n

OTE (A2 \u2013 B2)<\/h3>\n
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Score<\/th>\nCEFR level<\/th>\nCertificate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
111 \u2013 140<\/strong><\/td>\nB2<\/td>\n✅ Certificate at Level B2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
81 \u2013 110<\/strong><\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n✅ Certificate at Level B1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51 \u2013 80<\/strong><\/td>\nA2<\/td>\n✅ Certificate at Level A2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

OTE Advanced (B2 \u2013 C1)<\/h3>\n
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Score<\/th>\nCEFR level<\/th>\nCertificate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
141 \u2013 170<\/strong><\/td>\nC1<\/td>\n✅ Certificate at Level C1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
111 \u2013 140<\/strong><\/td>\nB2<\/td>\n✅ Certificate at Level B2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Reading & Listening results are available immediately; Speaking & Writing within 5 working days. Certificate valid for life (PDF). Module retakes possible \u2013 the best result is used automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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