Kaplan Test of English (KTE)

Introduction

ATHE is pleased to work in partnership with Kaplan Test of English (KTE), a secure, fully online English language proficiency test developed by Kaplan, a global leader in education. KTE is designed to meet the academic and operational requirements of universities and awarding bodies, providing reliable assessment for direct entry into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Through this partnership, ATHE students will be able to register for the KTE and seamlessly access their test results via our upcoming student platform, the ATHE Academy.

KTE assesses all four core language skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking – and reflects the real language demands students will encounter in an academic environment.

Why universities accept KTE

Trusted and widely recognised
• Accepted by 130+ institutions worldwide, including 70+ UK universities

Reliable and academically robust
• Designed using modern psychometric principles
• Externally benchmarked and validated by ENIC/Ecctis
• Scores mapped to IELTS band equivalents, supporting confident admissions decisions

Fast, efficient admissions decisions
• Results available within 2–5 working days
• Supports faster offer-making and improved applicant conversion
• Online certificate verification for immediate authentication

ATHE University Partners currently accepting KTE:

• Bangor University
• De Montfort University
• Solent University
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Sunderland
• University of Westminster

How can I register for KTE through ATHE?

If you are an ATHE student looking to register for KTE, you can register here.

Benefits for international recruitment

Global accessibility
• Fully online and on-demand test format
• Particularly valuable for applicants without easy access to legacy test centres

Student-friendly experience
• One-sitting online test with a clear, intuitive interface
• Lower-cost option, helping widen access and support diversity goals

Proven outcomes

“Over the past two years over 600 students have successfully completed the KTE test and achieved the English Language standard required to be successful on their degree at Queen Mary University of London. We value the accessibility, quick turnaround of results and ease of verification for our Admissions teams that the Kaplan KTE test offers.”
Lee Wildman, Director of Global Engagement, Queen Mary University of London

Student experience

• 4/5 overall satisfaction
• 4/5 speed and quality of service
• 4/5 ease of access and usability
• 86% would recommend KTE to others

Summary

Kaplan Test of English provides universities with a secure, validated and student-centred alternative English language test that supports efficient admissions, enhances international recruitment, and maintains academic standards for direct entry.