Oxford Test of English
University of Oxford certified — modular, on-demand and retake-friendly.
The Oxford Test of English is a computer-adaptive test developed and certified by the University of Oxford. It reports results on the CEFR scale (A2–B2, with the Advanced version reaching C1), which is the framework most European universities use.
Its standout feature is modularity: the four modules — Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing — can be taken separately and retaken individually. If your Writing result is a level below your target, you retake only Writing, not the whole exam.
Acceptance is growing, particularly in Spain, Italy and other parts of Europe, and among institutions that recognise CEFR certification directly. It is not a UK SELT, so it does not satisfy UK visa English requirements — check your destination’s rules first.
Oxford ToE at a glance
Types of Oxford ToE
Certifies levels A2–B2 across four modules.
Extends certification to C1 for higher-level academic needs.
The same construct, tailored to school-age learners.
Who should choose Oxford ToE
- ✓European university admissions that ask for CEFR certification
- ✓Candidates who want to retake a single weak module
- ✓Flexible, on-demand scheduling
How BandVisa helps with Oxford ToE
Oxford Test of English practice on BandVisa is on our roadmap. Its Writing module (emails and essays) trains the same core skills our IELTS General letters and Task 2 essays teach — start practising free now and you’ll be first in line when dedicated Oxford ToE tasks arrive.
Create a free account →Oxford ToE — common questions
Is the Oxford Test of English accepted for UK visas? ⌄
No — it is not a UK Home Office SELT, so it cannot be used where a visa route requires SELT English. It is accepted by a growing list of universities, especially in Europe, for admission purposes.
What does B2 mean compared to IELTS? ⌄
CEFR B2 corresponds roughly to IELTS 5.5–6.5. C1 corresponds roughly to IELTS 7.0–8.0. Institutions publish their own mappings.
Can I really retake just one module? ⌄
Yes — modules are certified separately, and your certificate reports your best combination. This makes it one of the most retake-friendly major tests.