VTest FAQ
VTest for Schools is appropriate for institutions who are interested in assessing students from ages 7-15. VTest for Schools 7-10 covers CEFR levels Pre-A1–B1, and VTest for Schools 11-15 covers CEFR levels PreA1–B2.
It is a great tool for placement, progress-monitoring, certification, and leveling.
Each VTest has a unique structure, appropriate for the age of candidates and levels assessed. All tests can be taken as independent modules, or a combination of all four skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing). To find out more about each test’s structure, visit our product pages under “Assessment Solutions”.
VTest for Schools can be used for multiple purposes, including but not limited to: a placement tool to determine where your students’ capabilities lie across all four skills; a progress-monitoring tool during the school year; an exit or graduation assessment towards the end of the school year.
Each student receives an official certificate as well as a detailed score report with a breakdown of each of the skills assessed, according to the CEFR. Reports also include Can do statements and areas of improvement.
VTest provides institutions with elaborate group reports that analyze and interpret results across different factors. VTest also provides easy-to-use Excel files with each test-taker’s results.
VTest offers full flexibility when it comes to administration. Tests can be taken at any time – during class or at a designated test center.
One of the core values of VTest is to provide high quality assessment at an affordable price. Contact your local VTest representative to receive a quote.
VTest assessments are adaptive as well as modular, therefore the duration of the test varies, depending on the candidate’s level and the number of skills assessed. When assessing all four skills at once, VTest for Schools takes an average of 60 minutes.
Depending on each school’s needs, students can take multiple VTests during the school year. Contact us to learn more about our individualized learning plans.
Registering your learners for VTest is a straightforward process. Contact your VTest representative for details.
The goal of VTest is to motivate all learners by providing reliable feedback on their English skills. Therefore, specific test preparation is not necessary. To familiarize learners with the format, VTest has produced free online materials and resources. These materials and resources are available through our website.
- A laptop, tablet, or PC
- A headset or earphones with a microphone
- A stable internet connection
VTest General English and VTest Academic English are the best suited assessments for higher education institutions. All of our assessments are CEFR-aligned. Contact your local representative to find out more.
VTest General English assesses all four skills, either independently or combined. The test can take between 20-120 minutes.
The test is a multi-stage adaptive test designed to measure proficiency levels from beginner through advanced levels (A1–C2). The test progresses through increasingly more difficult stages and ends when candidates have reached their maximum level of ability. To find out more about question types, number of questions per section and more, visit the General English page under “Assessment Solutions”.
VTest Academic English will be launched at the end of 2024.
VTest assessments are trusted by academic institutions worldwide to meet their admissions and learning requirements. Please visit the dedicated section to view some of our case studies.
VTest General English is being used in higher-education institutions for multiple purposes, including but not limited to: admissions, placement, leveling, progress-monitoring, teacher training, and certification.
Institutions may opt for test-takers to receive an official certificate as well as a detailed score report with a breakdown of each of the skills assessed, according to the CEFR. Reports also include Can Do statements and areas of improvement. Results are delivered immediately or in up to 48 hours if human review is required.
VTest provides institutions with elaborate group reports that analyze and interpret results across different factors. VTest also provides easy-to-use Excel files with each test-taker’s results. Test-taker’s results are delivered immediately or in up to 48 hours if human review is required. Group level reports are usually produced within days of group completion.
VTest offers full flexibility when it comes to administration. Tests can be taken at any time – during class or at a designated test center. Institutions may opt for additional security measures, including online proctoring, for assessments being taken remotely.
One of the core values of VTest is to provide high quality assessment at an affordable price. Contact your local VTest representative to receive a quote.
In order to take any VTest, it is required to have a laptop, tablet, or PC; a headset or earphones with a microphone; and a stable internet connection.
In order to take VTest General English under the online proctoring mode, one would need a front-facing camera and a valid passport or ID.
Online proctoring is one of the administration modes that can be applied for taking a VTest remotely. It is a method used to monitor online exams which involves the use of technology to ensure the integrity of the exam-taking process.
VTest General and Business English are the best suited assessments for corporates. Many companies take advantage of the modularity of the test, assessing specific skills (Listening and Reading; Writing; Speaking). Contact your local Burlington representative to find out more.
VTest can be used to streamline workplace processes, screen incoming or potential hires, assess and certify current employees, analyze overall workplace leveling, and to monitor progress. All of our assessments are CEFR-aligned.
VTest also offers valuable add-ons including written and spoken interviews and on-demand assessments.
The VTest team works directly with each organization to select the ideal assessment type and administration mode to best suit its needs. VTest offers a variety of options for onboarding candidates, reviewing results, and creating assessment criteria to add value to existing workplace processes.
VTest assessments are trusted by corporates worldwide to meet their hiring and employee certification requirements. Please visit the dedicated section to view some of our case studies.
VTest’s smart platform allows companies to manage and supervise all assessment data and progress from anywhere, at any time. The VTest team can also manage the data and deliver reports directly. For more information, visit our “Administration Management” page.
Each company receives a detailed group report that compares, analyzes, interprets all test-taker data. Companies may opt for test-takers to receive an official certificate as well as a detailed score report with a breakdown of each of the skills assessed, according to the CEFR. Reports also include Can Do statements and areas of improvement. Results are delivered immediately or in up to 48 hours if human review is required.
VTest can be taken anywhere, any time, and on any device. We recommend taking VTest on a tablet or a computer.
One of the core values of VTest is to provide high quality assessment at an affordable price. Contact your local VTest representative to receive a quote.
VTest can take between 20-120 minutes, depending on the candidate’s level and the number of skills assessed.
The test is a multi-stage adaptive test designed to measure proficiency levels from beginner through advanced levels (A1–C2).
In order to take any VTest, it is required to have a laptop, tablet, or PC; a headset or earphones with a microphone; and a stable internet connection.
In order to take VTest under the online proctoring mode, one would need a front-facing camera and a valid passport or ID.
