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Important notice:
We understand the difficulty and disappointment some of our applicants will have experienced through technical problems with their online tests this year. Statements from departments following issues with the MAT, GAT, CAT and ELAT can be found on the individual test pages. Please also read the message which Oxford has sent to the test centres and candidates affected.
The deadline for submitting requests for special consideration has now passed but if test centres or candidates would like to share their general feedback on Oxford's admissions test this year, please complete our feedback form before 20 November.
Statement from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
We delivered admission tests for 8 subjects, across 2200+ schools in 107 countries between 19th and 20th October 2023. While the tests were successfully administered in other countries, there were technical difficulties faced by the students taking some of the tests in the UK. It is upsetting for all, that this disruption has been caused to these students and test centres. We are sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations.
Many of our courses require applicants to take an admissions test. We use these tests to help us choose between all the excellent candidates who apply to study at Oxford. To make your application as competitive as possible it's very important that you register for and take any admissions tests that are required for your course. Registration isn't automatic and just completing your UCAS application won't register you for the test so please make sure you follow the process carefully. Most candidates are expected to take their test at their own school or college but if this isn't possible, you can find an open centre to take your test.
You can be registered for your test by your test centre anytime between 1 and 29 September (except for the LNAT) - so before our UCAS deadline of 16 October. You do not have to have submitted your UCAS form before being registered for an admissions test. Registered candidates will be sent confirmation of their test registration. Make sure you have received this email with your test registration ID and instructions before registrations close on 29 September.
Schools and colleges will need to apply for authorisation to become Oxford test centres (even if they are already Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing centres) before being able to register applicants for Oxford's own tests. Applying to become a test centre via Oxford's test centre portal should be quick and straightforward, particularly if the school or college are used to running public examinations. Schools and colleges are strongly advised to apply for authorisation as soon as possible so they are ready to begin registering their Oxford applicants as soon as the test registration window opens on 1 September. A test centre timeline provides an overview of key dates.
The TSA and BMAT tests will be taken by candidates on 18 October. Any questions regarding either of these tests should be directed to Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing (CAAT). CAAT recently announced its decision to withdraw from delivering its admissions testing services over the next two years. In 2023, they will deliver paper-based TSA and BMAT tests for the final time but will not be delivering Oxford's own tests.
Further information on arrangements for Oxford's admissions tests for 2024-entry is available on individual test pages (see menu below). This includes extensive guidance on test preparation, access to past papers and other practice materials and resources. Evidence suggests that people who have researched and practised their test do better. We strongly recommend that all candidates taking one of Oxford's own tests have a go at the online practice test (in most cases the 2022 past paper) available on their test page. This will allow you not only to familiarise yourself with the structure and content of your test but also to learn to navigate the digital test platform and practise using the tools available to support you. On your test day, you will then be able to focus fully on the content of your answers.
The Oxford Test of English is an affordable, personalized test that fits you. 100% online, it's flexible, fast and available at Approved Test Centres worldwide. Plus, it's the only proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.
The Oxford Test of English is a multi-level, general English proficiency test which assesses the ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, reporting at three CEFR levels: B2, B1, and A2.
The Reading and Listening modules are computer adaptive, which means that the test adjusts the difficulty of questions based on the test taker's responses, making the test more motivating, shorter, and giving a more precise measurement than traditional proficiency tests.
Invite test takers In this section:
- Invite test takers to your Test Centre
- Add test takers to your Test Centre as a group
Next, the test taker must sign in to their account on oxfordtestofenglish.oup.com and follow the instructions on the screen to fully register with your organization. They should select Join the organization and complete their biodata.
- Choose Update next to your test session.
- Choose Test takers at the bottom of the window.
- Select all the test takers.
- Click Allocate a room.
- In the pop-up window, select the room.
- Choose Save.
- Select the dropdown arrow next to Update for your test session.
- Choose Manage. A window will open.
- Choose Save and Continue.
- Choose the type of tests the test taker will take and choose Continue.
- You will see a list of registered test takers.
- Select Enrol to add a test taker.
- Select Unenrol to remove a test taker.
- Use the dropdown arrow to select the test type for the test taker.
- Choose Continue.
- Choose Complete.
- Choose Update next to your test session.
- Choose Test takers at the bottom of the window.
- Select all the test takers.
- Click Unallocate Rooms.
- Click OK on the pop-up window.
- Select all test takers again.
- Click Allocate a Room.
- Select a new room for your test session.
- Choose Save.
- Choose Update next to your test session.
- Choose Users to see the staff at your Test Centre.
- Select the Invigilators you want for your test session.
- Choose Save.
- Select the dropdown arrow next to Update for your test session.
- Choose Manage.
- Choose Save and Continue. A new window will open.
- In the Available Tests tab:
- To add a type of test, choose the (+) symbol.
- To remove a type of test, choose the (x) symbol.
- Select the dropdown arrow next to Update for your test session.
- Choose Manage.
- Choose Save and Continue. A new window will open.
- Choose Continue to move to the next screen.
- You will see a list of registered test takers. Select Unenrol to remove a test taker.
- Choose Continue.
- You will see a list of test takers for your test session. Choose Complete.
- Start a test session
- Run a test session
Disruptive behaviour
- Test takers must always act with respect towards Test Centre staff and other test takers.
- No noise or talking is allowed during the test, other than during the Speaking module.
- Test takers should stay seated unless you give them permission to move.
- Before entering the test room, all mobile devices must be:
- Turned off
- Given to the Invigilator
- Food and drink are not allowed in the test room during the test,
- Drinking water in a clear bottle with any labels removed is allowed.
- Test takers should follow any reasonable requests made by the Invigilator at all times.
Important to note: We do not provide sign-in details for the IT Representative. This is because their role is to install the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) and check computer specifications and functionality before tests are run. They do not require access to the platform.
The Oxford Test of English Safe Exam Browser (SEB) stops test takers from accessing other websites or resources while taking the Oxford Test of English. It must be installed on all computers used for the Oxford Test of English and checked before each test session.
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