Free General English Placement Test
Get an indicative CEFR placement estimate across Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking — on the CEFR scale from Pre‑A1 to C2. Suitable for OET, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and General English learners.
Free account required. Results saved to your profile.
Listening
Everyday conversations and announcements that test real understanding.
Reading
Short practical texts that pinpoint how much you genuinely comprehend.
Writing
Brief written tasks that reveal your grammar, vocabulary and organisation.
Speaking
Spoken responses measured for fluency, clarity and range.
Approximately 60–85 minutes. Exact duration may vary because the assessment adapts to the learner’s responses. Your answers save as you go — you can pause and continue later.
CEFR Pre‑A1 to C2 — where do you sit today?
Whether you are just starting with English or already operating at an advanced level, the placement test maps each skill to the CEFR scale and shows your strongest areas and where to focus next — before you invest in OET, IELTS, PTE or TOEFL preparation.
How does the free English placement test work?
- Create a free account. Your answers save automatically, so you can pause and come back later.
- Complete the four skills. Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tasks adapt to your responses and take approximately 60–85 minutes in total.
- Get an indicative CEFR level for each skill. See where you sit from Pre‑A1 to C2, your strongest skill and where to focus next.
- Choose the right preparation. Use your result to decide whether to build general English first or start profession-specific OET preparation.
Who should take the placement test?
- Nurses, doctors, pharmacists and allied health professionals planning to take OET for registration in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the USA or the Gulf.
- Candidates who are not sure whether to start with a foundation English course or go straight into OET preparation.
- Learners preparing for IELTS, PTE or TOEFL who want a free starting-point check across all four skills.
- Anyone who has taken OET before and wants to see which skill is holding their score back.
What should you do with your result?
Your placement result is a guide, not an exam score. As a rough starting point:
Pre‑A1 to B1
Build grammar, healthcare vocabulary and sentence control first. The recorded Basic English Course is designed for learners at Beginner, A1, A2 or B1 level before intensive OET work.
See the Basic English CourseAround B2
OET benchmarks Grade B (350) to CEFR C1, so most B2 learners need structured practice to close the gap. Start profession-specific OET preparation and get regular feedback on Writing and Speaking, where most candidates lose marks.
OET course for nurses · OET course for doctorsC1 and above
Focus on exam technique: timed letters, role-play structure and Part A speed. Corrected letters usually move scores faster than more reading.
OET writing correction · OET tipsPlacement test FAQ
Is the placement test really free?
Yes. The test is free. You need a free account so your answers save as you go and your results stay in your profile.
How long does the placement test take?
Approximately 60 to 85 minutes. The exact time varies because the assessment adapts to your responses, and you can pause and continue later.
Is this an official OET or IELTS test?
No. It is a free General English placement test from OET with Dr Hesham. It gives an indicative CEFR estimate for each skill to guide your preparation; it does not replace an official OET, IELTS, PTE or TOEFL result.
Which level should I reach before starting OET preparation?
As a rough guide, if your estimate is B1 or below in most skills, build your general English first; if you are around B2 or above, move straight into profession-specific OET preparation.
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