Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT) - Purchasing Tests and Viewing Test Credit Availability

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

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.