Benchmark Test
Gain insight, measure progress and target your teaching.
Every learning journey is unique
The Benchmark Test is an assessment designed to measure learning progress, within one of four available levels most suited to your students.
This straightforward yet powerful tool makes it easy to measure real progress, fast. And with just a few basic requirements, the test can even be taken from home.
Use the Benchmark Test alongside any English course to smooth and accelerate the journey to fluency.
See how the tests help teachers at the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) to motivate their students.
"They can take a test and monitor their progress at a level that’s comfortable for them and where they can see their success, it just has a really big impact.”
The Benchmark Test is aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE).
The GSE is the first truly global English standard, allowing teachers to more accurately and more easily measure learner progress. Visit our GSE page to learn more.
Why choose the Benchmark Test?
Accurate
Scores are based on the Global Scale of English (GSE) as well as the CEFR, meaning progress can be measured in small increments within each level.
Use with any course
This test is course-agnostic, meaning it measures real language skills and progress to enhance any teaching program.
Efficient
Relieve the burden of time and resources spent creating, administering and marking tests – while minimizing human error and receiving reliable results.
AI-backed
Backed by market-leading artificial intelligence technology and developed by the team who created PTE Academic, trusted around the world.
Benchmark Test facts
Type of test
- Proficiency and progress
- Assess 4 skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)
- 4 test levels available for CEFR bands A, B1, B2, C.
Delivery
- Length: 45 mins
- When: Anytime
- Where: Online, at home or in the classroom
- Admin platform: Pearson English Test Hub
Results
- Primary score: GSE
- Other scores: CEFR
- Detailed performance summary for each skill
- Recommendations for teachers and students
- Mapping to Pearson English courseware
Targeted at
- Learner: Upper secondary schools, Universities, Private language schools
- Level: All levels (CEFR <A1-C2; GSE 10-90)
Operation mode
- Marked by: Pearson English AI technology
- Results returned: Within minutes
Suitable test environment required, including PC, headset (with boom mic for Speaking test only) and Internet connectivity throughout. Test location to be specified by institution.
