About the test
About Kaplan Test of English
Developed by global leaders in learning science and psychometrics, Kaplan Test of English is a product of Kaplan’s extensive expertise delivering English language products and services to institutions and organizations around the world.


We are an Associate Member of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) – an association of language test providers who work together to promote the fair and accurate assessment of linguistic ability across Europe and beyond.

We are an Associate Member of EnglishUSA – the only organization in the United States that includes all types of English language programs (ELPs), including pathway programs within institutions.

Kaplan Test of English has been independently verified and benchmarked by Ecctis – one of the world’s leading providers of services in the recognition and evaluation of qualifications and skills.

Join our global community
Kaplan is an international educational services company, providing educational and training services to colleges, universities, businesses and individuals around the world.
We offer expert resources to help individuals and organisations achieve their academic and career best.
We give you the tools you need to succeed. We open doors and broaden access to education. We’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goals – we succeed when you succeed.
70,000+ international students
Each year Kaplan teaches over 70,000 international students how to read, write, speak, and comprehend English, and has educational partnerships with top universities in the USA, England, and Australia. These partnerships help deliver academic programs that prepare approximately 28,000 international students each year for English-speaking degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.
160+ countries
Kaplan Languages Group (Kaplan’s English language division) provides the highest quality English language education to students from over 160 countries through more than 20 schools in England, Scotland, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malta.
Learn more about our validity, reliability, and score reporting
(3 MB, PDF)