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In-Person Invigilated Center Exam

Oxford ELLT Global Guide

A detailed modular look at the secure, 3-hour computer-delivered test hosted at certified international physical centers under strict academic supervision.

Who & Where?

  • University Candidates

    Students seeking certified proof of English fluency for academic acceptance across hundreds of premier global universities.

  • Approved OIDI Test Centers

    Completed at authorized physical center venues around the world via the official [Oxford ELLT Global Portal](https://oxfordellt.com/ellt-global/).

  • Enhanced Security Tier

    Ideal for institutions that demand physical invigilation and local identity checkpoints over at-home remote software models.

In-Center Test Format

  • Reading & Listening (Automated)

    Candidates have 40 minutes for two long academic passages with 32 multiple-choice questions, plus a multi-part audio listening evaluation.

  • Writing Module

    An interactive essay response typed directly into the secure local computer terminal to test vocabulary, grammar, and reasoning structure.

  • Live Video Speaking Examination

    Conducted directly inside the portal interface via a live video call with a certified Oxford assessment expert.

Scoring & Results

  • 1–12 Point CEFR Scale

    Grades translate onto an analytical 12-point hierarchy perfectly mapped to standard CEFR milestones (B1 up to C1 tiers).

  • Dual-Layer Quality Check

    Combines advanced AI tracking metrics with final evaluation oversight from expert human educators to confirm final performance.

  • Rapid 48-Hour Turnaround

    Comprehensive test matrices and institutional digital certification reports launch within 48 hours via the [OIDI Platform](https://oidigitalinstitute.com/courses/english-language/oxford-ellt-global/).

Choosing Between Oxford ELLT Global & Oxford ELLT Digital?

See which exam version matches your environment preference and location availability

Key Parameter Oxford ELLT Global Oxford ELLT Digital
Test Venue Taken in-person at an [Approved OIDI Test Centre](https://oxfordellt.com) with necessary equipment and hardware provided on-site. Taken 100% remotely at home using your own personal desktop computer or laptop setup.
Invigilation Method Conducted in a physical, fully invigilated [OIDI examination room](https://oidigitalinstitute.com) under active in-person center staff monitoring. Monitored using secure, automated remote AI proctoring software coupled with background human audit reviews.
Test Duration Designed as a single continuous session taking approximately 3 hours to complete all parts. Highly modularized; complete the first 3 sections asynchronously at your own pace before setting up the final part.
Required Documents Requires your original, physical passport during center verification checks and entry procedures. Requires valid government identification or passport details uploaded securely during online profile registration.
University Validity Officially valid for 18 months from issuance and preferred by institutions requiring strict center-based security. Officially valid for 18 months from issuance across an extensive global network of partner universities.
Exam Fee Standard institutional pricing set at £120.00 per license seat booking. Standard institutional pricing set at £120.00 per digital license seat booking.

Confused between Oxford ELLT Global, IELTS & PTE Academic?

See which test is easier for you to take at an authorized center

Key Parameter Oxford ELLT Global IELTS Academic PTE Academic
Test Mode In-Person Center Test. Completed completely on a computer at approved, invigilated physical test center locations worldwide. Center-Based. Available as either a traditional Paper-Based test or a standard Computer-Based format at a physical test venue. Center-Based. 100% Computer-Based test environment completed exclusively via desktop terminals at an authorized test location.
Grading System Hybrid Model. Automated software manages early steps, but certified Oxford human examiners evaluate your final Writing and Speaking performances. Human Examiners. Evaluated entirely by certified human examiners tracking individual module script sheets manually. 100% Automated. Automated Artificial Intelligence (AI) grading algorithm built entirely to remove subjective human scoring bias.
Speaking Module Live Video Call. Conducted directly inside the center's portal interface via a live video call with a certified Oxford assessment expert. Face-to-Face Interview. Conducted as a live, real-time in-person conversational interview with an official human examiner at the center. Computer Voice Recording. Completed by speaking directly into an official headset microphone with your voice analyzed by software.
Writing Module In-Center Portal Typing. An interactive essay response typed directly into the secure local computer terminal to test structure. Rigid Center Drafting. Requires manual chart/data analysis graphs (Task 1) and a formal 250-word discursive essay (60 mins total). Template & Keyword Driven. Highly structured layout (essays and summaries) where typing speed, exact templates, and keywords are rewarded.
Test Schedule Single Sitting. Administered completely online via the portal and engineered to be finished comfortably in just one center sitting. Fixed Windows. Must book a rigid, pre-set time slot at a center and complete all written components in a single continuous block. Fixed Windows. Completed in a single, high-security 2-hour continuous test center block under strict supervision.
Scoring System Graded using an internal modular scale tracking from Level 1 up to Level 12 (mapped clearly to CEFR bands A1 to C2). Graded on a macro level using a 1.0 to 9.0 Band Scale (with standard half-bands like 6.5 or 7.5). Graded on a highly precise granular matrix ranging scale from 10 to 90 Points Scale.
Official Test Compatibility

Our courses are completely independent. However, our training materials and practice mock exams are built to follow the exact same guidelines, question types, and rules used by the official awarding bodies.

IDP IELTS British Council Cambridge Assessment English Pearson PLC Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment (CBLA) Oxford International Education Group Duolingo Inc. LanguageCert (PeopleCert Group)