Online English Placement Test
Check your language knowledge, listening, reading, writing, and speaking in five sections. When you finish, you'll see an estimated CEFR level and a summary of your skills.
Sign in to LATORIN or create an account before starting.
- Estimated time
- 40 to 45 minutes
- Test cost
- Free
- Structure
- 5 sections
What does the placement test assess?
The test checks vocabulary and grammar, then looks at listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Your results include a summary of your performance across the skills.
Set aside about 40 to 45 minutes to complete every section.
- 01
Language knowledge
Multiple-choice questions check your English vocabulary and grammar.
- 02
Listening
Listen to the audio and answer questions about its details and main points.
- 03
Reading
Read English texts and answer questions about them.
- 04
Writing
Your written response is reviewed automatically to give an initial estimate of your writing skill.
- 05
Speaking
Record a spoken response. The system reviews it automatically and gives an initial estimate of your speaking skill.
How to read your placement test result
At the end, you'll see your estimated CEFR level and a summary of your skills. Use it to choose a starting point and decide what to practise next.
Your result is an estimate
This test does not provide a language certificate or official IELTS score. Writing and Speaking are assessed automatically, so those estimates are provisional. For important decisions, also consider a full mock test or a teacher's assessment.
English placement test questions
Here are answers about timing, test sections, signing in, and your results.
Is LATORIN's English placement test free?
Yes. The test is free, and you don't need to buy an exam pack.
How long does the English placement test take?
Set aside about 40 to 45 minutes to complete all five sections.
What does the English placement test cover?
The five sections cover language knowledge (vocabulary and grammar), listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Is this a language certificate or an official IELTS score?
No. It is a diagnostic estimate of your level, not a language certificate, official exam, or valid IELTS score.
Do I need an account to take the placement test?
Yes. Sign in to LATORIN or create an account before starting or continuing.
Can this test help me prepare for IELTS?
It can help you choose where to start, but it doesn't predict your IELTS score or replace a full IELTS mock or a teacher's assessment.
Practise English skills
Start with these pages to practise each skill on its own.