Oxford Test of English
Heilbronn University is now an approved test centre for the Oxford Test of English
The Oxford Test of English (OTE) is a general English proficiency test from Oxford University Press that is increasingly finding acceptance at universities and other institutions around the world. It is a computer adaptive test for general English that covers the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. It takes approximately 2 hours.
OTE certificate for studying abroad or job applications
The OTE assesses your current language level in General English. You may need this certificate for internships or job applications as well as when studying abroad. Students of Heilbronn University who apply for a semester abroad at our partner universities usually need a DAAD-Certificate to prove their knowledge of English. The results from the OTE can be used to issue this certificate.
Please note: Students are responsible for informing themselves about the language requirements of the desired university abroad and, if necessary, to register for the language test in due time. Contact your international office for details.
Test dates
The next test dates will be in the winter semester.
Until then, students are advised to seek alternative tests such as the IELTS or TOEFL from external test centers. Please contact your partner institutions for the exact language requirements.
The OTE takes places at Heilbronn University, Bildungscampus, Building N, 1st floor. For further details, please check the confirmation email of test registration.
Test takers are required to bring one of the following forms of photographic ID with them:
- National identity card
- Passport or
- Driver’s licensce
Registration
STEP ONE
Please fill in the Registration Form and send it to oxfordtestofenglish@hs-heilbronn.de. We will confirm your registration by email.
Please make sure to also check your junk mail folder.
STEP TWO
Please pay the registration fee by bank transfer according to the information in the confirmation email that we have sent to you.
STEP THREE
Create an account at Oxford University Press system.
Once you have paid the test fee an additional, personalized registration in the Oxford University Press system is necessary for technical reasons – for this purpose you will receive a further email with an access link.
Please note: the registration in the Oxford University Press system has to be done BEFORE the test day, otherwise no test participation is possible! The details you used to create an account must be entered on the test day again. Please make sure to remember them.
About the Oxford Test of English
How can I prepare myself for the test?
There are many ways to prepare for the Oxford Test of English. Because the test assesses your general proficiency in English, you are able to consult a wide variety of English language study resources. Many are available in the library on campus. These resources focus on vocabulary building and written expression in a variety of contexts and at all CEFR levels. You might also want to consider practicing your speaking and listening skills by meeting regularly with English speaking students and watching films, television series, and news broadcasts or podcasts in English. Talk to your English language lecturer for more information. Additionally, Oxford University Press has multiple test prep resources to explore.
Test dates
