Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Anyone aged 16 or above
• Minimum understanding of English Language: Ability to write name and simple words and phrases in English.
• For individuals taking WPLN assessments in order to enter National Institute of Technical Education Certificate courses offered by Institute of Technical Education (ITE), minimum age of 18 years old for females and 20 years old for males (after serving National Service)

• Singaporeans/Singapore Permanent Residents;
• Anyone 16 years and above;
• If not taking the assessments within the 90-day lockout period; and
• Individuals taking WPLN assessments in order to enter National Institute of Technical Education Certificate courses offered by Institute of Technical Education (ITE), minimum age of 18 years old for females and 20 years old for males (after serving National Service)

You may refer to the step-by-step Registration Guide in English, Mandarin, Malay or Tamil to register for the WPLN assessments.

The available modes of payment are Visa, Mastercard, eNets and SkillsFuture Credits. Please note that if you have already made an initial self-payment for the assessment, you will not be able to claim the SkillsFuture Credit retrospectively. If you require assistance in registering for the test, please contact the British Council WPLN dedicated Customer Services team.

Please refer to the Candidate Guide for information about the test. This helps candidates prepare for the tests and has an overview of the tests and each component is described in detail. You’ll find advice on how to prepare for the tests, as well as information on how the test is marked.

Speaking and Writing skills are scored by human examiners. All other skills are scored automatically.

The test results are reported on a numerical scale (0 - 50) and their corresponding WPLN proficiency levels.

You will receive a Candidate Report from the British Council with results for each component you have attempted The number of results on your report depends on the number of components that you have taken. .

All WPLN assessment results will be available through the registration and payment system within 10 working days of the tests being completed.

The Core Grammar and Vocabulary test gives candidates a score out of 50 for their grammar and vocabulary proficiency. The component is compulsory, and has to be taken by the individual taking a literacy assessment, regardless of the number of literacy skills assessments he/she is sitting for.

Your WPLN scale score (see your certificate) has been linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR is a language proficiency framework which is used around the world (see www.coe.int for more information).

The number in each cell is the minimum WPL scale score required to be classified in that CEFR level for that skill (test component). There are no CEFR levels for Grammar and Vocabulary.  

 WPL CEFR Cutscores

If you have any issues or concern, you may call us at +65 6807 1599 or email us at WPLN.team@britishcouncil.org. For walk-in enquiries, our WPLN Customer Service team is only available at the British Council Napier Road Centre.