Discontinued test
Modern Languages Admissions Test — Discontinued
The MLAT is no longer in use. Below: the active test that replaced it, the discontinuation context, and the next steps for current applicants.
The MLAT was discontinued in 2025 (last sitting for 2025 entry).
Oxford Modern Languages is no longer in the official 2027-entry admissions-test list. The MLAT is no longer a required central admissions test.
Now replaced by: Varies by course. Do not assume the MLAT was replaced by a single central test across the board — confirm the current test (if any) for your specific Modern Languages course.
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Overview — what changed and the test you sit now
Section 01
Overview — what changed and the test you sit now
The Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) is no longer a current Oxford admissions test for 2027 entry. The replacement varies by course — do not assume MLAT has been replaced by a single central test across the board. Verify the current admissions requirements for your specific Modern Languages course on the official Oxford admissions page.
The Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) is no longer a current Oxford admissions test for 2027 entry. Oxford Modern Languages is not in the official 2027-entry admissions-test list (ESAT, TMUA, TARA, UCAT, LNAT).
If you are applying for Oxford Modern Languages or a joint Modern Languages course, check the official Oxford admissions page for the current pre-interview requirements. Some joint Modern Languages courses now use TARA; others use submitted written work and language assessments.
Do not assume MLAT has been replaced by a single central test across the board — this varies by course.
We do not offer a MLAT question bank or 1-to-1 sessions for MLAT preparation — the test is no longer in use. For the active replacement test (or to confirm whether your course requires any admissions test at all), contact us or open the replacement guide linked at the top of this page.