Place new students at the right level, fast
The Level Test helps teachers place new students in the right class for their level and get lessons off to a flying start – in just 20 to 30 minutes.
With just a few basic set-up requirements, the Level Test can even be taken from home.
* Pearson’s Placement Test has been upgraded to Pearson’s Level Test.
* The Level Test is aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE).
The GSE is the first truly global English standard, allowing teachers to more accurately and more easily measure learner progress. To learn more, jump to the GSE section.
Why choose the Level Test?
Fast
The test assesses all four language skills in just 30 minutes. Level Test (3 Skills) is delivered in 20 minutes, omitting the Speaking part of the assessment.
Efficient
Save the time and resources spent creating, administering and marking tests – while minimising human error and receiving results you can rely on.
AI-backed
Backed by market-leading artificial intelligence technology and developed by the team who created PTE Academic, trusted around the world.
Easy to use
Quick and straightforward to use for both teachers and students, Level Test takes the stress out of first day testing, so learning can begin quickly and smoothly.
Level Test facts
Type of test
Placement
Delivery
Length: 30 mins – Level Test
20 mins – Level Test (3 Skills)
When: Anytime
Where: Online, at home or
in the classroom*
Admin platform: Pearson English Test Hub
Operation mode
Marked by:
Pearson English AI technology (adaptive)
Results returned:
Usually within minutes
Targeted at
Learner: Upper secondary schools, Universities, Private language schools
Level: All levels (CEFR <A1-C2; GSE 10-90)
Results
Primary score: CEFR half band
Other scores: GSE range
Additional insights: High-level performance summary for each skill
Pricing
Level Test (3 skills): 1’000 yen + tax (single test)
Level Test (4 skills): 1’500 yen + tax (single test)
* Suitable test environment required, including PC, headset (with boom mic for Speaking test only) and Internet connectivity throughout.
Student and group score reports
Download a sample score report
* Sample score report in Japanese will be available soon
Just minutes after the student completes the test, a score report is returned.
In an instant, you can understand each new students’ abilities across different skill sets – in a way that gives you early direction for your teaching.
Student report
Group report
The Level Test experience
Students are presented with a wide range of question types, to give them the chance to demonstrate their skills in different ways. Questions target individual and integrated skills.
From filling in word gaps and completing reading comprehension exercises to describing a picture and replying to spoken prompts, the Level Test assesses the full extent of students’ abilities.
Because this test is adaptive, different learners will see different questions.
Here are a few examples:
Correct the error
Fill in the table
Choose the right phrase
Describe the picture
Listen and write
Read and choose the picture
Global Scale of English
We develop our English language courseware and assessment on a single scale – the Global Scale of English (GSE).
The GSE is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and EIKEN’s Common Scale of English, so that you can move seamlessly between courses and exams at any level, visualizing your students’ language progress with built-in monitoring tools.
The Level Test provides the GSE scores as a part of the test result so you can utilize it to choose courseware at the right level for your students.
Learn more here
Perfect Partners
Assessments
The Level Test works alongside the Pearson English Benchmark Test to first stream students, and then track their progress in detail.
Both tests are administered via Pearson English Test Hub, delivering rich insights into your learners’ needs and the effectiveness of your teaching programme, plus tailored recommendations for improvement.
Courseware
Our assessments can be used with any course, but we recommend Pearson English courseware, which is perfectly aligned to the GSE Learning Objectives, for a smooth onward learning experience and clear path to fluency.
* Please note that Pearson’s Level Test is currently only available for group lessons. Minimum purchase order requirements might apply.
