Aptis ESOL for Teens is a four-skills English proficiency exam designed specifically for 13 to 15-year-old learners, with content adapted to reflect everyday life at this age.
Aptis ESOL for Teens assesses all four language skills – speaking, listening, reading, and writing – as well as grammar and vocabulary.
Aptis ESOL for Teens reports levels A1 to C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
When candidates take the Aptis ESOL for Teens exam, the certificate awarded will be the Aptis ESOL Skills for Life certificate, which has been approved for test administration and foreign language proficiency certification under the following Decisions:
APTIS ESOL FOR TEENS FORMAT
| Test Components | Length (in minutes) | Scoring | Tasks / questions |
| Grammar and Vocabulary | 25 | 0 - 50 | 50* |
| Speaking | 15 | CEFR A1 – C1 / 0-50 | 4 |
| Writing | 50 | CEFR A1 – C1 / 0-50 | 4 |
| Listening | 55 | CEFR A1 – C1 / 0-50 | 17 |
| Reading | 30 | CEFR A1 – C1 / 0-50 | 4 |
* 50 questions (25 + 25)
Find out more about how to prepare for Aptis ESOL for Teens.