If you are taking Aptis ESOL, it is important to familiarise yourself with the test format and task types so that you can show your best performance on the test day.
The Aptis ESOL format and timings for each variant are listed in the table below:
| Test module | Aptis ESOL General | Aptis ESOL Advanced | Aptis ESOL for Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar and Vocabulary | 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Speaking | 12 minutes | 10 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Listening | 40 minutes | 30 minutes | 55 minutes |
| Reading | 35 minutes | 60 minutes | 35 minutes |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 45 minutes | 50 minutes |
Aptis ESOL Test Format Overview
Find out more about the format of each test component in the Aptis ESOL Test Format Overview for each variant.
- Aptis ESOL General Test Format Overview
- Aptis ESOL Advanced Test Format Overview
- Aptis ESOL for Teachers Test Format Overview
Aptis ESOL additional resource for teachers
- Aptis ESOL General – Guide for teachers
- Aptis ESOL Advanced – Guide for teachers
- Aptis ESOL for Teachers – Guide for teachers
Test format and tips videos
For more general preparation and useful exercises, we have plenty of free resources on our Learn English website where you can practise and improve your English skills.
We recommend that you watch the introductory videos for each of the components in the links below and take a demo test.