Start your English study journey in the USA by taking the ELS FREE Online English Test to complete a quick self-assessment. Test questions assess your reading and listening skills. Once you complete the test, you’ll get an email with your approximate ELS level. You can use this test result to determine how long you might need to study at ELS to achieve your goals. Our ELS FREE English Test is a general guide, only, and cannot be used for ELS class placement.
After you apply to ELS, you’ll complete our more comprehensive ELS ACADEMIC English Placement Test to get placed in the right class from day one. You'll receive a link to complete this test four weeks before your start date.
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Our language testing experts have carefully developed ELS's testing and scoring methodologies to ensure that students are placed in ELS English programs where they will be able to succeed and achieve their learning goals. To understand how ELS language levels compare to common standard English tests like IELTS, Duolingo, TOEFL iBT and more, see our level equivalencies.
NOTE: THE TESTS LISTED HERE VARY GREATLY IN DESIGN, PURPOSE AND FORMAT. THIS CHART IS INTENDED TO SERVE AS A GUIDE, ONLY. LEVEL EQUIVALENCIES WILL NOT NECESSARILY APPLY EQUALLY TO EVERY INDIVIDUAL.
*Prices displayed in a local currency are approximate and based on daily exchange rates, which fluctuate. Invoices and payments for programs will be in the destination currency.
