Aptis Advanced is a four-skills general English proficiency exam which assesses language proficiency from B1 to C2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Aptis Advanced tasks are more complex and designed to distinguish between C1 and C2 level candidates.
You take Aptis Advanced on a computer in British Council supervised face-to-face test sessions.
Aptis Advanced allows you to evaluate all four language skills; speaking listening, reading and writing and test your grammar and vocabulary knowledge.
Aptis Advanced format
| TEST COMPONENTS | LENGTH (MINUTES) | SCORING | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar and Vocabulary | 25 | 0 - 50 | 50 |
| Speaking | 10 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 3 |
| Writing | 45 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 3 |
| Listening | 30 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 28 (+/- 4) |
| Reading | 60 | CEFR B1 - C2 /0-50 | 4 |
View a sample Aptis Advanced Candidate Report (PDF).
Prepare for Aptis Advanced
Find out more about Aptis Advanced in the Aptis Advanced Test Format Overview.