You need to take the Modern Languages Admissions Test, also known as the MLAT if you are applying for any of the following Oxford courses: - European and Middle Eastern Languages - Classics and Modern Languages - English and Modern Languages - History and Modern Languages - Modern languages - Modern Languages and Linguistics - or Philosophy and Modern Languages. The Modern Languages Admissions Test is an online test delivered on behalf of Oxford University by assessment specialist Pearson VUE. This means you will need to register for and book to take your test at a Pearson VUE test centre. In 2025, there are separate registration and booking processes you need to follow to take your admissions test. Candidates will need to register for their test between the 18th of June and the 19th of September, 6PM BST, via the Oxford Admissions Test registration portal. Registered candidates will be able to book their test appointment via Pearson VUE's booking system between the 18th of August and the 26th of September, 6PM BST. We strongly recommend that you book as soon as possible as test centre places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To book your test, you must have already started your UCAS application as you will need your UCAS ID when you register. It is particularly important that you register early if you are requesting access arrangements, as this involves a few additional steps. You will be required to submit documented supporting evidence of eligibility from a medical or educational specialist and have your request and evidence approved by Oxford. Please watch our 'Registering and booking for an Oxford admissions test' video, which outlines the process. Or if you require access arrangements, for example, extra time, then please watch our 'Registering and booking for an Oxford Admissions test with access arrangements' video for more information. If you haven't yet registered and booked to take your test, pause this video and go now to the Oxford Admissions Test registration portal. In 2025, all candidates will take their MLAT on the 24th of October. Our admissions tests aim to stretch the strongest applicants so don't worry if you find the test hard. It's supposed to be. The best way to prepare for the MLAT is to explore the practice materials you'll find on our website. We know that applicants who practice tend to do better, so we strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with the test content, structure, and format so you can do your best on the day. Now, let's take a look at the MLAT online practice test and explore the test platform. First, read the instructions. Which sections you take depends on the course you are applying for. There are eight individual sections for each of the following languages: Czech, French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. The other two sections are the Language Aptitude Test (LAT) for those applying to Russian on its own or as a beginner, and courses with Polish, and the Philosophy Test for those applying for Philosophy and Modern Languages. Each section is 30 minutes long. Although you'll be able to see all parts of the MLAT on the online practice test, on your test day you will only see the sections relevant to you and your course. So which sections you take depends on the course that you are applying for. You will not be allowed rough paper in your test, but you will be given laminated sheets for note-taking and planning. You will need to hand these in after your test. Please note that dictionaries are not allowed. In the top right-hand corner you can select your preferred colour scheme. You will be able to change this any time during your test. Once you have read the instructions on the landing page, click on the Next button in the bottom right-hand corner of the test screen. The first 20 questions are multiple choice. You can adjust the width of both sides of the screen by hovering over the blue vertical line running between both and moving the arrows. Always remember to scroll down to the bottom of the page by using your mouse or the scroll feature on the screen. To make sure you don't miss any of the extract given as part of the question. In the top right-hand corner, you will see the time you have remaining. Immediately below is the number of the page you're on and the total number of pages. You will also see a Flag for Review option, which you can later use to navigate back to this question at the end of your test. Don't worry if you don't use this, though. You will still be able to review your answer again before submitting your test. In the top left-hand corner, you'll find a Highlight button. Use this to select text in a variety of colours and to remove this function. For questions 21 to 30 you will see the question at the top of the screen and space to write your answer underneath. You can edit your answer using your keyboard or the buttons along the top with cut, copy, etc. You can also adjust the font size on the screen by zooming in or out. Clicking on Next again will take you to the Item Review screen. Here you can see the status of your answer. Using the headings at the top of the table, you can select review All, or Incomplete. This will only show if you haven't started your answer yet. If you flagged your answer for review, you will also see this option listed under that heading. Essentially, there are several easy ways to go back to review your answer, and it doesn't matter which one you choose. If you return to the question to review your answer, you will now also see a Review Screen button in the left-hand corner. You will only see this after navigating through the test and after visiting the review page. The Navigator button located at the bottom-right of the screen, is available throughout the test. Back on the Review Screen in the bottom left-hand corner, you will now see a Submit Test button. Once your answers are complete and you are ready to submit your test, click on this to finish. A warning pop up will appear asking you to confirm whether or not you want to submit your test. If you click Yes, another one will appear to double check. If you have selected a second section of the test, this will now automatically appear. Otherwise, you will be asked to end exam by clicking on the button in the bottom-left of your screen. Doing the online practice test should help you feel confident about taking your test, but there are likely to be a few small differences between this and your actual test. 1. Non-Disclosure agreement. After logging onto the test platform, you will be asked to agree not to share the contents of the test with anyone. If you do not agree to this, you will not be allowed to start your test. 2. Before starting your test, you will be given the option of a quick online tutorial on using the test platform and exploring the various functionality. If you don't want the tutorial, you can skip this and immediately progress to take your test. Whether or not you opt for the tutorial, your test duration will remain the same. The tutorial will not count towards the test duration. Have a go yourself at the MLAT online practice test at ox.ac.uk/mlat but please note that you will not be able to submit your practice test for marking. For all information and guidance on Oxford's admissions tests, including tutor's top tips for success in your MLAT, go to ox.ac.uk/tests.