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Oxford ELLT Global
Computer delivered at test centres
Prove English language
proficiency
Specific dates
£120 fee
Got a question? Browse through our most frequently asked questions to find the answer.
No, you cannot use headphones during the exam and your ears must be visible at all times. You are permitted to wear earphones during the listening test only. Learn more about the test rules here
No, you must be alone for the speaking exam. You will be required to show the examiner your passport during part 1 of the exam and also show your room to ensure you are alone.
Learn more about the test rules here
Please contact us using the webform if it has been over 48 hours after the speaking test and you still haven’t received your results.
We’ll work on getting this resolved on priority.
No, your valid original passport is required for registration and during the speaking exam.
We’ll have to manually reset your account. Please get in touch with us using the contact form on this page. Most account reset queries are resolved within 24 hours.
No, you are not allowed to use a dictionary, thesaurus, translator, or any kind of study aid during the ELLT.
No, you must use a laptop or desktop computer with a camera for your speaking exam. You cannot complete the speaking assessment on a mobile phone.
Please get in touch with us using the contact form on this page. We’ll try to reset your modules within 24 hours.
If an ELLT candidate has a special education need (SEN) then this should be reported to the ELLT Academic Team upon registration. The candidate must produce a medical report with the details of the diagnosis and any recommendations. We support candidates with SEN and will make any reasonable adjustments to help the candidate taking the test.
The range of modifications include, but are not limited to:
If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us. Learn more about SEN here.
No, once you have completed your essay and submitted it you will not be able to access it again, you will be required to answer questions about your writing test during your speaking test. We recommend remembering what you wrote about and even making some brief notes about your essay so you can prepare for the speaking test.
Yes. You can learn more about practice tests here
More than 24 hours before test:
Students will receive one free opportunity to cancel and rebook their speaking test, provided the cancellation is made more than 24 hours before the scheduled time.
Within 24 hours of test:
If a student cancels and reschedules within 24 hours of their speaking test, a £30 fee will apply.
If a student misses their test:
A £30 rescheduling fee will also apply if a student misses their test, unless they can provide a valid reason with supporting evidence. In such cases, they should contact the Oxford ELLT Operations Team at [email protected].
Special Considerations:
Oxford ELLT reserves the right to review and assess individual cases under exceptional circumstances at its discretion.
Your overall level reflects an average of the reading, listening, writing, and speaking scores, where each component is equally weighted.
Your ELLT certificate is valid for 18 months.
You can access your results and certificate via the ELLT portal using your login details. Feel free to contact us if you face any difficulty accessing your certificate.
Most results are sent within 48 hours after the completion of your speaking test. This is when no test discrepancies are found. In case of any discrepancies, it might lead to a delay as the test then undergoes an investigation process.
Please contact us using the webform if it has been over 48 hours after the speaking test and you still haven’t received your results.
We highly recommend that you read your ELLT report to see which skills require further improvement and practice. We have a range of courses available to help boost your level. More details can be found here.
If all your 4 skills are at a B1+ or above, then we recommend taking the ELLT Preparation Course. This course teaches you the techniques and strategies required to succeed in your ELLT and allows you to achieve the desired level. More details can be found here.
Yes, you may appeal your writing and/or speaking result within 14 days of test completion. It costs £30 and will take 14 days to process. To request an appeal please fill out this form: https://oidigitalinstitute.com/appeal/
Yes, you are allowed to take the test up to 3 times. To retake the test please log into your Oxford ELLT portal and purchase a new license.
If you disagree with the speaking score you can file an appeal for a recheck or retake the test. It is not possible to re-take only the speaking exam again, you would need to re-attempt the whole test.
Yes. You can retake a skill – find out more below or visit out Skill Retake page to find out how this works.
Students can retake one of the following modules:
Only students whose ELLT results have been released are eligible. Withheld results cannot access or purchase a retake.
No. Students may purchase one module retake per license. Multiple attempts are not permitted, even if the same module.
Students have 10 days from the release of their results to decide and make a payment. After this period, the option expires and won’t be available.
Students get a 10-day license to complete the retake. After this, it expires and it can’t be extended.
Yes. A new certificate is issued showing the recompleted module, updated score, and new completion date.
No. Withheld results are not eligible for retakes.
No, Single Skill retakes are not eligible for appeal.
Eligible students will see a ‘Retake Skill‘ option in their ELLT dashboard, next to their certificate and report.
The retake option is removed and cannot be reopened. A full new ELLT test would be required.
No. Retake purchases are non-refundable.
They should contact Oxford ELLT Support immediately with screenshots or details. Terms and Conditions apply in case a module needs to be reset.
Yes. The retake score fully replaces the original score for that module. Students should be aware that the retake is a completely new assessment, and scores are based solely on performance during that attempt, meaning the updated score may be higher or lower than the original. Once the retake is completed, the new score becomes final, the certificate is automatically updated, and the original score will no longer be considered.
Results follow normal ELLT marking times. Writing/Speaking may take slightly longer. 48 business hours, if everything is okay with the module.
Yes. The overall CEFR level may change if the updated module score alters the scoring profile. Students should be aware that the retake is a completely new assessment, and scores are based solely on performance during that attempt. This means the new module score could be higher or lower than the original, and the overall CEFR level will be adjusted accordingly. Once the retake is completed, the updated score and CEFR level become final, and the original results are no longer considered.
Writing and Speaking are retaken together because the two modules are closely linked in the assessment structure. Elements of the Writing module form part of the Speaking assessment, and the skills are evaluated in relation to each other. Retaking them separately would not provide an accurate or complete picture of a student’s productive language abilities. For this reason, both modules must be retaken together to ensure a fair, consistent, and academically sound evaluation.
Yes. Students will schedule a live Speaking session as part of the retake, and normal ELLT rules will apply.
Universities can view the retake results through their partner portal. However, we also recommend that the student forwards the retake certificate to their admissions agent.
Oxford ELLT Global
Computer delivered at test centres
Prove English language
proficiency
Specific dates
£120 fee