As the Regional Director for SiL English Tests 2025 across the UK and Western Europe, I am committed to helping you navigate and prepare for this important milestone. Whether you're registering a school or an individual student for the upcoming May 2025 tests, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find:
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Detailed information about the SiL English Tests
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Clear instructions on how to register
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Contact information to reach the team
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Links to pricing specific to your region
Together, we’ll unlock new opportunities for growth and achievement in English learning!
What is Sil
Competitive English Test
The SiL English Test 2025 is open to all students from Year 1 to Year 9 (Primary Key Stages 1,2 and Secondary Key Stage 3) worldwide.
Note: All participants will get a certificate and detailed feedback
UK based Assessment
- SiL is aligned with the National Curriculum (England)*, the test focuses on essential linguistic skills — Reading, Grammar, and Vocabulary and allows students to measure their attainment relative to UK based learners.
* Outside the UK the National Curriculum for England is often called the British or UK Curriculum.
Quality Assured
The test is designed by Graduates of the University of Oxford and is quality controlled, processed and hand marked in the UK.
Detailed feedback
- SiL offers detailed result assessments for students, enabling then to identify their key strengths and areas for improvement.
- SiL supports teachers and schools with in-depth performance reports to enhance their language teaching and summative assessments.
Visit SiL Site
SiL stands for "Sharing is Learning. This is the ideology of the founder.
For insights into the background, history, and evolution of the tests, or to explore sample tests tailored to your child's year group, visit the website today.
Eligibility
The The SiL English Test 2025 is open to all students worldwide, from Years 1 to Year 9 (Grades 2 to 10).
School's contact Form
If your school is in the UK or Western Europe and you wish to register students to take the test at your school. Please contact us via email to learn about the discounts we can offer your students.
Individual Parents Register
If your child is in the UK or Western Europe and you wish to register to take the test at home.
Register here (Please read the test information first)!
Sil Test Details
Registration
If your school is in the UK or Western Europe you can register through this site.
School contact Form
Parent contact Form
If you are a School or parent in another country please visit the Sil Site and register through their National Directors.
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Test Date
The test will be between the 19th and 23th May 2025 and takes approximately 45 to 75 minutes to complete.
Years 1 to 3 - 45 Minutes
Years 5 to 7 - 1 hour
Years 8 to 9 - 75 mins
A fixed timeslot will be assigned and confirmed closer to the test date.
Once accepted this cannot be changed.
Test type
We offer two test types for participants:
Option 1: Online at Home
• Participants can take the test online from the comfort of their home.
• They must log into Zoom for invigilation*.
• Requirements: A laptop with a webcam, a stable internet connection, and a quiet room.
*Note: All UK invigilators hold current Enhanced UK DBS. to ensure safeguarding.
Option 2: At School (Paper-based or Online)*
• Participants can take the test at their school or tuition centre.
• The test can be either paper-based or online.
• Teachers at the school or centre will choose the type of test and will handle the invigilation.
*Note: This option is only available if the participant's school is conducting the test.