The current exam, step by step
Complete the identity and device checks first, then work through five modules in the order below. Follow the instructions and timer shown in each part. Speaking answers are recorded; there is no live interview.
Before the questions
Review the terms, confirm your identity, provide the required passport files, and check your camera, microphone and sound. A passport file uploaded for this exam from My Exams is reused; live camera checks still take place.
Reading
Answer questions about a passage, match paragraph functions, then insert a sentence in each of four short texts. There are 14 questions across three parts.
Listening
Listen to a monologue, a dialogue and an academic lecture. Each recording plays twice, and each part contains six questions.
Writing
Write a short functional response of 150–200 words, then a response of 200–220 words based on an academic audio text.
Speaking
Read a passage aloud, respond to a question, then give an integrated response based on an audio text. Each task includes preparation time followed by a recorded response.
Academic English
Complete multiple-choice grammar questions, identify errors by clicking on them, and choose vocabulary in context. There are 31 questions across three parts.
After the exam
Your account shows the examination status. Check it for your result within 48 hours after completion. When marking is complete and the result is published, your result page shows the available acceptance, review and retake options.
