The Oxford Examination was established by the University of Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations (UODLE) and since 1995 is part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). The Oxford-ARELS examinations are designed as complementary English language proficiency tests, serving as proof of the examinee's practical communication skills. The Oxford exams test reading and writing skills, the ARELS exams test speaking and listening skills.
The Oxford Preliminary Examination
The Oxford Preliminary Examination is based on the specifications for the Council of Europe's waystage level. Candidates should be able to communicate in English in a limited number of standard everyday situations. The required level of proficiency is usually reached after a minimum of 300-400 hours of English language tuition.
The Oxford Higher Examination
The Oxford exam is based on the specifications for the Council of Europe's threshold level. Candidates should be able to deal with most everyday situations in social contexts.
The ARELS Higher Examination
The ARELS Higher Examination is based on the specifications for the Council of Europe's threshold level. The exam is comprised of six sections: free oral expression, social responses, intelligible speech, aural comprehension, sustained speaking and oral accuracy.
Structure
- Oxford: reading and writing sections
- ARELS: listening and speaking sections
Results
- pass
- pass with credit
- pass with distinction
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
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