About the exam:
- All candidates take the same test regardless of language proficiency and receive a certificate placing them at levels A1 to C2 of the CEFR based on their performance
- Assesses Listening and Reading skills, as well as command of English grammar and vocabulary
- Establishes English language proficiency reliably and quickly
- Multiple choice structure
Paper-based:
- Taken at a Test Centre
- Duration 2hrs
- Approx. 110 questions
Computer-based adaptive:
- Taken at a Test Centre
- A CAT adjusts in real time both the order and degree of difficulty of test items based on the candidate’s responses to (all) previous questions
- Duration approx. 1 hr / maximum duration: 1 hr & 30 minutes
- 58 questions
Online exams with remote, live invigilation:
- Taken anytime*, anyplace** 24/7/365
- A CAT adjusts in real time both the order and degree of difficulty of test items based on the candidate’s responses to (all) previous questions
- Duration approx. 1 hr / maximum duration: 1 hr & 30 minutes
- 58 questions
All exam delivery methods lead to the same results, the same certificate and the same
international recognition.
*Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, is widely used to describe levels of language proficiency.
**Requirements include a quiet room with no distractions, a computer, webcam and an internet connection.
Reasonable adjustment (accommodation) or special consideration options.