VTest Diagnostic
For a better assessment of your learners' abilities.
A fast, stage-adaptive online assessment that measures Listening and Reading skills and helps teachers place students with confidence from the very beginning.
Reliable Snapshot
Know every student's current level at the start of the year.
Stage-Adaptive
Questions adjust automatically
for accurate placement.
for accurate placement.
Positive Experience
No pass or fail – it’s about identifying strengths and starting instruction at the right point.
Real-Time Data
Immediate insights to support planning and class organisation.
Who is it for?
- Students aged 11 and up, through the end of secondary school.
- Learners from Pre-A1 to C2 (full CEFR scale).
- Mixed-ability classes.
How it works
1
Access
Students enter the code printed in their Student’s Book to access the Burlington platform.
2
Complete
Teachers receive a Class
Code from their local Burlington office.
3
Analyse
Students enter the Class Code which is provided by
their teacher.
4
Place
Teachers decide when in the school year to release VTest Diagnostic to their class.
Try the demo:
See how the assessment works with our interactive sample activities.
Why use VTest Diagnostic?
- Accurate placement: start at the right level immediately.
- Check for learning loss: evaluate students after summer or other long breaks.
- Fast onboarding: assess new students quickly with an objective measure.
- Support differentiation: identify who needs reinforcement and who can advance.
- Save class time: it fits easily into one period and can be assigned at home.
- Baseline for progress: compare with VTest for Schools later in the year.
- Helps new teachers: it provides an immediate overview of class ability.
Conditions
- FREE with Burlington ESO & Bachillerato Student’s Books.
- Available and free to use until the end of 2026.
- Access codes available through your local Burlington Books office.
Part of the VTest 1-2-3
VTest Diagnostic is the first step in a complete testing solution. All the steps together provide a full picture of student growth.
Start of year:
placement with VTest Diagnostic.
Mid-year or
end-of-year:
progress tracking with VTest for Schools.
Supporting Resources
We provide resources to help teachers implement VTest throughout the school year.
Teacher’s Quick Guide
Step-by-step guidance to help teachers set up and use VTest Diagnostic.
Management for teachers
Everything teachers need to manage classes, access codes and assessments.
Looking for another VTest option?
Return to the VTest overview to explore our main assessment pathways.
Ready to learn more?
Explore our website for additional information about our assessment solutions.