English Assessments for Teachers

Advance your career with English tests offered by the British Council, the global experts in English language teaching, learning and testing.

In today’s global landscape, English proficiency is a key driver of career advancement and educational opportunities. Governments worldwide are investing in cost-effective, and internationally recognised English testing solutions to support educators, students, and professionals. With over 90 years of experience in English learning, teaching and assessment, the British Council offers policy-aligned CEFR assessments, which enable career acceleration and scholarship opportunities for teachers in Thailand.

CEFR and why it is important

The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is a globally recognised framework for describing proficiency levels in any language at 6 distinct levels: A1 and A2 (Basic user); B1 and B2 (Independent user); and C1 and C2 (Proficient user).

It has been adopted and endorsed by the Ministry of Education Thailand, the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), and the Teacher Council of Thailand (TCT) to set standards in English language education because it accurately describes what people can actually do in terms of real-world communication skills.

The CEFR was preferred because it can also inform and enhance teaching and learning, placing more emphasis on communicative teaching methods, skills development, and clear learning outcomes.

Aptis for Teachers, one of the few tests that was developed from the CEFR specifically for educators and not simply mapped afterwards, has been approved by OBEC and the TCT for pre-service teachers and teachers in service. Rigorously researched, independently validated and recognised by educational institutions and ministries around the world, Aptis for Teachers is not only a relevant, practical and reliable CEFR test, it is the test that teaches. By preparing for Aptis, teachers will be gaining insight into the CEFR too.

Our English assessments for Teachers

The British Council offers two distinct options for teachers to demonstrate their English proficiency, depending on their needs and ambitions: Aptis for Teachers or IELTS.

Both tests are accepted by OBEC and TCT for career aspirations within Thailand. In addition, IELTS remains the world’s most trusted and recognised English test for study abroad and immigration purposes.

Our English assessment solutions will support teacher promotions by helping reduce career level progression from 4 years to 3 years for those with CEFR B2 scores and above.

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Description	Aptis for Teachers is used by Ministries of Education and educational institutions around the world to test the English skills of teachers, or students in teacher training programmes. Aptis for Teachers contains tasks and questions which relate to the scenarios that teachers encounter every day. This enables test takers to focus solely on the actual language being tested.	IELTS is accepted by over 12,500 organisations in over 140 countries. It is the most trusted English test in the world for global mobility in study and immigration, and the gold standard in English proficiency testing. We offer flexibility to choose the test that suits your needs. IELTS Academic is suited to those who will be entering a higher learning environment where the medium of instruction is English, whereas IELTS General Training focuses on a test taker’s proficiency in a practical, everyday context where the language of work or training is in English. Teachers in Thailand can choose to take either IELTS on Computer or IELTS on Paper delivered in our wide network of official IELTS test centres across Thailand.
Suitable for	English language teachers in schools, colleges, or universities. Teachers of other subjects in schools, colleges, or universities. English language teachers in large scale language programmes. Students in teacher training or university programmes. Other professionals working in educational contexts who wish to know or demonstrate their CEFR level in English.	English teachers and teachers-in-training applying to study in most educational institutions in Thailand. Teachers seeking to enter degree programmes or access qualifications delivered in English in Thailand. Teachers seeking to enter transnational or international degree programmes or access qualifications delivered by foreign institutions in English. Teachers seeking to study, work or emigrate abroad.
Preparation support	Here’s how you can prepare for Aptis for Teachers: Get more information, support, and take a free online practice test here. Download a free guide for test takers here, which includes details on the format and criteria, and tips for practice. If you want to boost your English, try our free resources here.	Access a complete suite of free IELTS preparation support provided by British Council experts here, including: IELTS Ready – free IELTS practice you can do at your own space, including IELTS Ready Member for those haven’t registered the test and IELTS Ready Premium for British Council IELTS test takers IELTS on Computer familiarisation test Free IELTS practice tests and preparation videos.
Test fee	THB 2,500	THB 7,650
Result	Fast & Reliable Results – Human and AI-scored, with digital verification via QR code, delivering results within 48 hours that never expire.	Teachers can get faster results within 1 to 5 days with IELTS on Computer, or 13 days with IELTS on Paper after your test date. Find out more about IELTS test results here.
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