ESL Tests and Assessments
139 printable tests · Toddlers to C2
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Placement tests
4 tests to find the right level for a new class or student, with marks and an answer key.
Tests worksheets by level
Every level, with a page of its own once it has a few sheets.
- Toddlers testsToddlers (pre-reading) · 1 sheetOpen in the library
- Starters testsStarters (pre-A1) · 10 sheetsSee all 10In the library
- Movers testsMovers (A1) · 9 sheetsSee all 9In the library
- Flyers testsFlyers (A2) · 9 sheetsSee all 9In the library
- A1 testsA1 (Beginner) · 20 sheetsSee all 20In the library
- A2 testsA2 (Elementary) · 19 sheetsSee all 19In the library
- B1 testsB1 (Intermediate) · 20 sheetsSee all 20In the library
- B2 testsB2 (Upper-intermediate) · 19 sheetsSee all 19In the library
- C1 testsC1 (Advanced) · 17 sheetsSee all 17In the library
- C2 testsC2 (Proficiency) · 15 sheetsSee all 15In the library
Most used tests
The 24 most used of 139, easiest level first.
About tests
Regular testing helps you check what students have actually learned, identify gaps and give learners a clear sense of progress. These ESL tests are designed for classroom use at the end of a unit, term or level, covering Cambridge YLE Starters, Movers and Flyers as well as CEFR levels A1 to C2.
Each test assesses the grammar, vocabulary and skills expected at that level. Typical sections include grammar and vocabulary items such as multiple choice, gap fill, word formation and sentence transformation, a reading text with comprehension questions and a short writing task. Young learner tests are picture-based and use the Cambridge YLE word lists, while higher-level tests include tasks similar in format to Cambridge English exams, making them useful as diagnostic, progress or mock tests.
Every test comes with a full answer key and marking guidance for the writing section. Print or download as a PDF in A4 or US Letter, or share a class link so students can take the test online without an account, with objective items marked automatically. Large-print and dyslexia-friendly options help you make tests accessible.
Teaching tips: tests
- Use a test at the start of a course as a diagnostic, then repeat a parallel test later to measure progress.
- Tell students what the test covers in advance so it supports revision rather than creating anxiety.
- Go through the most common errors with the whole class after marking and set targeted practice.
- Use the online version for objective sections to save marking time, and mark writing by hand.
- Offer the large-print, dyslexia-friendly version to learners who need it as a reasonable adjustment.
Questions teachers ask
What do the ESL tests cover?
Grammar, vocabulary and reading at the target level, usually with a short writing task; young learner tests also use pictures and the Cambridge YLE vocabulary.
Are these official Cambridge tests?
No. They are original classroom tests aligned to CEFR and YLE levels, and some sections use task types similar to Cambridge exams.
Can students take the tests online?
Yes. Share a class link and students can complete the test without an account; objective questions are marked automatically.
Do the tests include answer keys?
Yes. Each test has a full answer key and guidance for marking the writing section.