Automatic system check
Run our automatic system check. This will tell you whether your computer can show our online materials and play the audio for listening questions.
Recommended specifications
| Supported browsers | Running on |
| Chrome** (latest version) | Windows |
| Firefox (latest version) | Windows |
| Microsoft Edge (latest version) | Windows |
| Safari version 9 or higher* | Mac OS |
* The Oxford Young Learners Placement Test is not supported on Safari (Mac OS).
** Recording functionality for the Speaking papers of online workbooks or online practice tests is not currently supported on Chrome version 45 or higher.
• The site can be used with other browsers, but you might not be able to use all features as expected.
• Please refer to each browser manufacturer for details of the latest versions of their products.
• The test delivery software requires JavaScript™ and pop-up windows to be enabled in your browser.
• You will need to have Adobe™ Reader installed to view and download pdf documents (available from www.adobe.com).
• Please note that mobile devices and tablets are not supported.
Hardware
• 1 GB RAM
• Monitor capable of 1024 x 768 resolution
• Sound card with headphones or speakers
Audio
• To record audio for the speaking parts of the tests where applicable, you will need Java version 6 update 30 or higher (available from Java). Please note that recording is not currently supported on Chrome version 45 or higher.
Display
• To display our tests and online practice courses you need a monitor with a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels.
Internet connection
• To use our tests and online practice courses, we recommend a broadband internet connection with a download speed of at least 500kb/s per student taking the test.
Registration
• You will need a valid email address to register an account on oxfordenglishtesting.com.
We’re happy to help if you need more support. Please contact us at eltsupport@oup.com