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This article explains how to purchase Cambridge English Placement Tests, and see how many tests you already have available.
Any test credits purchased from 10 June 2025 onwards will have a 12-month validity period.
Purchasing test credits
In order to make entries and run tests you will need to purchase test credits. Test credits are ordered in the portal using the Institution Shop. You will already have been informed of your payment method. This will be either Invoice or Debit/Credit card. To purchase tests follow the instructions below:
1. Log into the Cambridge English Test Portal
URL: https://www.metritests.com/metrica
2. Click Shop
3. Click on the Cambridge English Placement Test tab
Enter the number of test credits you wish to purchase
4. Click Add to Cart
5. Click Proceed to Checkout (any discounts will be applied on the next page)
6. Review your order and add a Purchase Order number if you have one
7. Click Pay by Invoice or Pay with a debit or credit card
8. A confirmation screen will appear when your order is complete
Viewing how many test credits you currently have
You can see your available test credits in your account in Metrica. From 10 June 2025 this will include information regarding the expiry of test credits as per the screenshots below.
1. Log into the Cambridge English Test Portal, Metrica
URL: https://www.metritests.com/metrica
2. Click on My Institution and select the Test Credits tab.
3. Select the Product and the Expiry Year from the drop down options.
4. The calendar view for the selected year shows the status of all test credits for the product, including those that will expire in this period. For the current year, you will also see used and purchased test credits:
Alternatively, you can run a Test Availability report.
1. Click on Reports
2. Click Results & Reports
3. Navigate to Test Availability
Here you will find a detailed report of your test credits.
Once you have bought test credits you will be able to use them in your own sessions or allocate them to your Clients.
Instructions for creating sessions can be found here.
Instructions for adding entries can be found here.
Instructions for managing your Clients orders can be found here.
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