Every student of English at the Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf who has taken up his or her studies starting the winter term 2015/16 is required to take part in this diagnostic test. The Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) is relevant for your course of study.
19.09.2017 10.00 - 11.00 11.30 - 12.30 13.00 - 14.00 14.30 - 15.30 20.09.2017 10.00 - 11.00 11.30 - 12.30 13.00 - 14.00 14.30 - 15.30 26.09.2017 10.00 - 11.00 11.30 - 12.30 13.00 - 14.00 14.30 - 15.30 28.09.2017 10.00 - 11.00 11.30 - 12.30 13.00 - 14.00 14.30 - 15.30 |
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Please do not confuse the OOPT with the "Einstufungstest" from the "Sprachenzentrum"! Thank you for your attention. |
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- You must take the test before you begin your studies. The language test is a diagnostic tool which is a prerequisite for you attending the Language Skills I module.
- You must pass the diagnostic test with 64 out of 120 points (CEFR level B2) to begin your first English language module.
- If you score below 64 points, you are required to take Remedial Language Skills. In addition, you may be required to schedule a counselling appointment with your lecturer. Should this be the case, you will be duly informed.
- Should you fail the OOPT, you will have the possibility to take the test during the following semester. The test usually takes place in March and October.
- Please sign up online via HIS-LSF starting the 12th of August 2017. Registrations for the OOPT end on the 12th of September 2017. (Belegen von Seminaren im LSF)
- If you need to register for the OOPT after the 12th of September 2017, please contact the Students' Office immediately!
- Please note that the tests have to be performed in the computer-rooms of the ZIM (Building 25.41).
- Students with disabilities should get in touch with the Students' Office of the English Department before signing up via HIS-LSF. We will of course gladly assist you if necessary, but please inform us beforehand.
- Click here for useful links in preparing for the OOPT.
- Frequently asked questions
About the OOPT
The OOPT is a completely computer-based test.
- The test consists of around 45 questions divided up in two parts.
- The first part (Use of English) only contains written British English and tests grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension. The tasks are various multiple-choice questions and to fill in some blanks in a text.
- The second part (Listening) contains audio samples with 50% British accents and 50% American accents and tests listening comprehension with multiple-choice questions.
- Both the Use of English and the Listening section set a strong focus on testing your active vocabulary, including idioms and common phrasings.
There are three restrictions you should keep in mind while you are taking the test:
- After you answered a question, you cannot go back to make changes.
- The audio-clips in the listening comprehension section can only be played twice.
- The overall testing time is limited to 60 minutes.