The Gateway 2nd Edition Placement Test has been designed to place students into groups corresponding to the seven levels of the Gateway 2nd Edition series (A1+, A2, B1, B1+, B2, B2+ and C1). Students with no previous knowledge of English would not normally be required to take this test.
General Marking Guidelines
The Gateway 2nd Edition Placement Test consists of 60 multiple-choice items (39 grammar, and 21 vocabulary) that are worth one mark each, three reading tasks worth five marks each and two writing tasks worth five marks each. It has a maximum score of 85. Give one mark for every correct answer.
Note that the placement test items are progressively more difficult from questions 1 to 60. Before deciding the level, check the test carefully for the number of incorrect questions per section. If students answer questions incorrectly at the beginning of the test, but answer questions correctly at the end of the test, they may be guessing randomly and may be placed in the wrong level.
| Total score | Recommended Level |
|---|---|
| 0 - 12 | A1+ |
| 13 - 24 | A2 |
| 25 - 36 | B1 |
| 37 - 48 | B1+ |
| 49 - 60 | B2 |
