APTIS Study Guide 2026

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APTIS exam key facts

The Aptis Grammar and Vocabulary core component has 50 questions (25 grammar and 25 vocabulary) to answer in 25 minutes. Source
Aptis has no pass/fail grade: each skill gets a score from 0 to 50 and a CEFR level from A1 to C. Source
Aptis ESOL certificates do not expire, but they show the level demonstrated on a specific test date. Source

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📋 APTIS Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

150 min

Time Limit

50.00%

Passing Score

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📚 APTIS Topics to Study (45)

Listening Skills · 11 cards Vocabulary · 11 cards APTIS Speaking: Interactive Task and Personal Questions · 7 cards Core Grammar Sentence Completion · 7 cards Describing and Comparing Pictures · 7 cards Discourse Markers and Linking Language · 7 cards Expressing and Justifying Opinions · 7 cards Formal and Informal Emails · 7 cards Formal and Informal Emails · 7 cards Formal and Informal Emails · 7 cards Formal and Informal Emails · 7 cards Listening for Opinion Matching · 7 cards Listening for Specific Information · 7 cards Listening for Specific Information · 7 cards Long Text Comprehension · 7 cards Reading for Text Cohesion · 7 cards Vocabulary: Synonyms and Collocations · 7 cards Vocabulary: Synonyms and Collocations · 7 cards Vocabulary: Synonyms and Collocations · 7 cards Vocabulary: Synonyms and Collocations · 7 cards Writing for Social Media · 7 cards Core Grammar Sentence Completion · 6 cards Describing and Comparing Pictures · 6 cards Expressing and Justifying Opinions · 6 cards Formal and Informal Emails · 6 cards Listening for Opinion Matching · 6 cards Listening for Specific Information · 6 cards Long Text Comprehension · 6 cards Reading for Text Cohesion · 6 cards Vocabulary: Synonyms and Collocations · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample APTIS Questions & Answers

1. Which phrase signals that you are about to justify your opinion?

✓ The reason I think this is...

'The reason I think this is...' explicitly introduces the justification or evidence for your view.

2. A candidate answers an APTIS Speaking question with only five words. How will this likely affect their score?

✓ It will likely result in a lower score due to insufficient language production

APTIS Speaking tasks are scored on quantity and quality of language produced — very short responses limit opportunities to demonstrate ability.

3. Which element is MOST important when writing a call-to-action (CTA) for a social media post?

✓ Being specific and clear about what action you want the reader to take

An effective CTA tells readers exactly what to do next — 'Shop now,' 'Learn more,' or 'Tag a friend' — leaving no ambiguity.

4. He speaks English ___ than his sister.

✓ more fluently

Adverbs of more than two syllables use 'more' for comparative form.

5. A recorded message says: 'Our offices are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.' What time do Saturday hours end?

✓ 1:00 p.m.

The message states Saturday hours run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

6. A brand wants to use humor in a social media post. What is the most important consideration?

✓ Ensure the humor aligns with brand voice and won't alienate or offend the audience

Humor must be consistent with brand identity and culturally sensitive to avoid backlash or misinterpretation.

🎯 Free APTIS Practice Tests

Listening Skills · 11 questions Vocabulary · 11 questions Listening for Opinion Matching · 7 questions Formal and Informal Emails · 7 questions Core Grammar Sentence Completion · 7 questions Listening for Specific Information · 7 questions Formal and Informal Emails · 7 questions Listening for Specific Information · 7 questions Formal and Informal Emails · 7 questions Formal and Informal Emails · 7 questions

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