APTIS (Adaptive Placement Test in English) is the British Council's computer-based exam, offered at three levels: Elementary, Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate. It has four parts — Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing. Use the free practice below to work on each skill, then take a model test before your exam day.
Interview + describe a picture.
Practice →Three parts, multiple choice & matching.
Practice →Gap-fill, multiple choice & comprehension.
Practice →Short controlled writing task.
Practice →Train your ear with graded listening exercises and real-world audio.
Build speed and accuracy with reading comprehension at your level.
Short structured writing tasks with model answers to compare against.
Pronunciation drills and speaking activities to prepare for the interview.
British Council's APTIS page — test format, levels and where to book.
Official →Free practice tests by level and skill, with instant feedback.
Practice now →The British Council's free learning site — grammar, vocab and skills.
Free →Free online APTIS simulator — 15 timed practice tests with instant scoring.
Practice now →APTIS is adaptive — the questions get harder or easier as you answer, so your score reflects your real level. The best preparation is regular practice across all four skills rather than memorising one test. Work through a free listening and reading set each day, do a short writing task every few days, and practise speaking out loud (the Robot Chats page above lets you rehearse the interview format). A full official sample paper is available from your test centre — use it to time yourself under real exam conditions.