Academic English Readiness
Grammar, vocabulary, reading and academic writing — check you're ready for university study in English.
For students preparing to study or work in English. It measures the language skills that matter in lectures, reading lists and assignments: accurate grammar, academic vocabulary in context, reading for main ideas and detail, and the conventions of academic writing such as tone, hedging, structure and citation. A readiness check, not a replacement for IELTS, TOEFL or PTE.
What it measures
Grammar & Usage
Tenses, conditionals, agreement, articles, passive voice and prepositions.
Vocabulary in Context
Academic words, formal register and collocations.
Reading Comprehension
Main idea, detail, inference and meaning from context.
Academic Writing
Tone, hedging, plagiarism, thesis statements, cohesion and register.
Who it's for
- Students preparing to study abroad
- Applicants before IELTS, TOEFL or PTE preparation
- Professionals who write reports in English
How the test works
- 20 questions drawn at random from a larger bank, balanced across every skill area above.
- Answer options are shuffled for each candidate, and the timer keeps running once you start.
- Your answers save automatically. If your connection drops, reopen your link to continue.
- Score 70% or more to earn a verifiable ARISE certificate. You get 2 attempts.
Try a sample question
Choose the correct word: 'The research ____ published in 2024.'