Oxford ELLT Digital · English language testingYour English.
Your next step.
Explore an online English test for your university application. Understand the four skills, find official practice resources and plan your test with guidance from Knighton.
Start with your
course requirements.
Before registering, confirm that your university accepts Oxford ELLT Digital for your chosen course and intake, and check the overall and individual skill scores it requires. Explore accepting institutions ↗
Four skills.
One English-language profile.
Reading
Show how you understand written English.
Listening
Demonstrate your understanding of spoken English.
Writing
Communicate your ideas in written English.
Speaking
Speak with a live Oxford ELLT examiner.
Read the provider’s current guide for the assessment format, timings and test rules. Open the student guide ↗
Know what happens next.
Confirm your route.
Check acceptance, target scores and your application deadline before choosing a test.
Create your account.
Use the provider’s portal to register, verify your email and arrange payment.
Take the assessments.
Follow the portal sequence and book your live speaking appointment, checking the time zone.
Get your result.
Access your certificate through the provider’s portal and check it against your course requirements.
A little preparation.
A clearer plan.
Use practice materials to understand what is being assessed. Leave time to check your equipment, arrange your speaking appointment and resolve any questions with the provider.
Your preparation checklist
- Have your valid original passport ready for registration and identity checks.
- Use an email account you can access and check its verification message.
- Prepare a desktop or laptop, camera, microphone and reliable connection.
- Follow the portal’s screen-sharing and test-environment checks.
- Check your speaking appointment and its time zone carefully.
- Read the test rules and contact the provider about any access needs.
Identity documents and payments go directly through the provider’s portal. Knighton can help you find the right information before you register.
Practise with a purpose.
Sample tests
Explore reading, listening, writing and speaking examples. Listening resources include audio, questions and answer materials.
Open sample tests ↗Oxford ELLT Prep+
Work through practice, training videos and exercises at your own pace. The provider currently offers Prep+ without a course fee.
Explore Prep+ ↗Student guide
Get familiar with registration, the test portal and the steps involved in completing your assessment.
Read the student guide ↗Your questions, answered.
Will my university accept Oxford ELLT?
Check the institution’s current requirements for your exact course and intake, including the overall score and each skill. The official institution directory is a starting point; your university confirms acceptance.
When should I expect my results?
Most standard results arrive within 48 hours of the speaking assessment. Checks or an investigation can extend that timescale. Use Oxford ELLT support for a delayed result.
Can I take the speaking assessment on my phone?
No. Use a desktop or laptop with a camera for speaking. Prepare and test your equipment before the appointment.
How long is a result valid?
Oxford ELLT states that results remain valid for 18 months from issue. Your institution must also accept the result for your intended intake.
Can I retake a skill?
Eligible candidates with released results can purchase a reading, listening, or combined writing-and-speaking retake. Eligibility, deadlines and fees apply; consult the current retake rules before paying.
Who helps with accounts, access or adjustments?
Contact Oxford ELLT support for account or technical issues. Discuss accessibility needs with the provider when registering. Knighton can help you understand your study options and find the relevant information.
For detailed test rules, rescheduling, fees and result queries, use the official Oxford ELLT FAQs ↗.
Make your next
step clearer.
Tell us which course you are considering and what English requirement you need to meet. Speak with us online or arrange an appointment at 11–15 Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ.
Information reviewed 19 October 2026 using the official test page, FAQs and preparation resources. Test information and fees can change; the provider’s current terms apply.