Online ELTiS System Requirements

Each student taking the Online ELTiS requires a device with an earphones/headset. The test center/proctor is responsible for maintaining test security during testing. Ballard & Tighe will provide free online training for test proctors.

Device Supported Operating Systems Recommended Specifications Secure Browser
Desktops, Laptops, and Netbooks Windows 11
  • 8GB RAM and higher
  • 3GB hard drive free space
  • Chrome: latest two versions
  • Firefox: latest two versions
  • Edge
Mac OS 12 and later
  • 8GB RAM and higher
  • 3GB hard drive free space
  • Chrome: latest two versions
  • Firefox: latest two versions
  • Safari: latest two versions

Tablets

 iPadOS 18 and up
  • iPad Pro (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad (7th generation and later)
 Safari: latest two versions
Android 13 and later
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
  • Google Pixel Tablet
 Chrome: latest two versions
Chromebooks ChromeOS version 109 and later Chromebooks Chrome: latest two versions

 

Peripheral Equipment/Network/Security
Screen*
  • Desktops, laptops, and tablets: 1024 x 768 and larger
  • Netbooks: 1024 x 600 and larger
Speakers/Headphones/Earphones
  • Speakers are needed to listen to the audio throughout the Listening test and to hear instructions.
  • Headphones/earphones are recommended if multiple test takers are being tested simultaneously.
Webcam Optional (to take test taker's photo)
Internet For best experience, 1 Mbps recommended.
Security
  • Devices must be secure so that the test taker does not have access to unauthorized websites and applications.
  • Bring your own device (BYOD) poses a range of security risks and is not permitted.

* Screen dimensions must be 10" or larger. Mobile devices with smaller screens are not recommended.