ESL Placement Test – Levels 2–6

Use these free printable ESL placement tests to help choose a starting point in Super English ESL Levels 2–6. Download the student PDF with suitable language instructions, then use the teacher guide and answer key to score it.

How to use

  1. Choose the student’s native language.
  2. Send the PDF to the student or parent.
  3. The student completes the test and sends it back.
  4. Score using the teacher guide.
  5. Use the result as a starting point, then check speaking and listening in a short conversation and trial lesson.

Student Placement Tests (PDF)

Instructions are translated. Questions remain in English.

Teacher Resources

Scoring guide, level cutoffs, and answer key.

Speaking & Listening Note

This test does not assess speaking or listening. If these skills are much weaker than grammar, consider placing the student one level lower.

Turn the result into a first lesson

Choose a free sample at a suitable level. Notice how much help the student needs, then adjust before planning the next class.

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