Amirnet simulation
Free Amirnet practice test: a timed simulation with an estimated score
Quick answer
This simulation mirrors the three parts of the Amirnet exam: 12 sentence-completion questions, 8 restatement questions and 10 reading-vocabulary questions, in 15 minutes and forward only like the computerised test. At the end you get an estimated Amirnet score (50 to 150), a breakdown by section and every mistake with its Hebrew explanation. Free, no signup, and the questions reshuffle every time so you can repeat it.
Amirnet (Amiram) is the English placement exam run by Israel's National Institute for Testing and Evaluation. It decides which English course you start with at university or college, and whether you are exempt. The test is computerised and adaptive, and most of the points hinge on vocabulary: a word you do not know in a sentence completion, a connector you do not recognise in a restatement, a key word in a reading passage. This simulation is built on exactly those parts, from the same words that appear in the Amirnet sets in our library.
30 questions, 15 minutes, forward only like the real test. At the end you get an estimated score and every mistake with its explanation.
How the real Amirnet exam is built
- Sentence completion: a sentence with a missing word and four options. Tests vocabulary and grammar in context.
- Restatement: an original sentence and four alternatives; pick the one that keeps the meaning. Connectors (in spite of, as a result of, provided that) are the key.
- Reading comprehension: short passages with questions. Most questions turn on one word or one central sentence.
- The exam is adaptive: difficulty rises as you answer correctly. Typical length 60 to 90 minutes, score from 50 to 150.
What the score means
Thresholds vary by institution, but the commonly used bands are: up to 84 pre-basic, 85 to 99 basic, 100 to 119 advanced A, 120 to 133 advanced B, and 134 and above exempt from English. The estimated score here maps your share of correct answers onto that scale so you know which threshold you are near. It is not a prediction: the real test is adaptive and includes full reading passages.
How to use the simulation to move up a band
- Take one simulation cold to get a starting point. Your browser remembers your best score.
- Go through the mistakes list. Every mistake comes with the Hebrew meaning, and most Amirnet mistakes are words, not grammar.
- Tap "Practise these words" and study the Amirnet sets with flashcards, test mode and the matching game. Words you missed come back until they stick.
- Repeat the simulation a few days later. Questions reshuffle, so the score reflects progress rather than memory of the answer order.
- If you sit on a threshold (99, 119, 133), one more week of focused vocabulary pays the most. Ten more correct words can be the difference between two courses.
What is here and what is not
The simulation tests the word and phrase sections, which carry most of the points. It does not include full reading passages, so it is shorter than the real exam (15 minutes instead of about an hour). For reading practice, read short English articles, mark unfamiliar words, and paste them into your own SpeakBase set so they become flashcards and speaking practice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the simulation really free and without signup?
Yes. Press start and practise. A free account is only needed to keep word progress across devices or to build your own sets.
How long is the real Amirnet exam?
Usually between one hour and ninety minutes, because it is adaptive and the number of questions varies. This simulation is 15 minutes and focuses on the vocabulary sections.
What score do you need to be exempt from English?
At most institutions exemption starts at 134. The bands below (85, 100, 120) decide which English course you enter, and each institution has its own formula, so always check its website.
Are Amirnet and Amiram the same exam?
Amiram is the computerised exam taken at the institution; Amirnet is the same exam taken remotely from home. Content, scale and bands are identical.
Where do the questions come from?
From the public Amirnet sets in the SpeakBase library: sentence completion, restatements, reading vocabulary and the top 45 words. Distractors are taken from other words in the same set, so they are at a similar level.
