The test is given in one day and it

takes about four hours

The average English skill level ranges

between Intermediate and

Advanced.

Students planning to study at a higher education institution

English-language learning program admissions

Scholarship and certification candidates

English-language learners who want to track

their progress

Students and workers applying for visas

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

It has four parts:

Reading:

- Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.

- Questions: 36–56 questions

- Time limit: 60–80 minutes

Listening:

- Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.

- Questions: 34–51 questions

- Time limit: 60–90 minutes

Speaking:

Express an opinion

on a familiar topic;

speak based on reading and listening

tasks.

6 tasks

Time limit: 20 minutes

Writing:

Write essay

responses based on

reading and listening tasks; support an

opinion in writing.

2 tasks

Time limit: 50 minutes

Its cost ranges from US$160 to

US$250 and varies between

countries