LINGUASKILL CERTIFICATION From Cambridge
Linguaskill from Cambridge is a range of two innovative, fast and reliable English language tests based on language skills used in everyday situations.
These tests are produced by Cambridge Assessment English, a department of Cambridge University. So you can rest assured that the results will be fair and accurate.
Linguaskill tests assess English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale, from level A2 at the end of training to level C1+.
- Total test time: 60 to 85 minutes
- Format: online Listening to recordings and MCQs
- Levels assessed: beginner to advanced (CEFR levels A2 to C1)
- Score validity: 2 years
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Skills assessed: Reading and Listening, Writing, Speaking
Linguaskill tests
Linguaskill from Cambridge is a range of two innovative, fast and reliable English language tests that allow you to certify your level of English.
- General English or Business English: two versions of the test are available to suit your needs, Linguaskill General (everyday English) and Linguaskill Business (professional English).
- Complete assessment of your level: 3 tests which can be taken separately or together: Reading & Listening (written and oral comprehension), Writing (written expression) and Speaking (oral expression).
- Reliability: These tests are produced by Cambridge English, a department of Cambridge University. The authenticity of a Linguaskill test report can be verified via our online Linguaskill results verification service.
- Innovation: adaptive testing (Reading & Listening) and use of artificial intelligence for automated grading (find out more).
- Speed: results generated immediately for Reading & Listening. 75% of the time within 12 hours for Writing and within 48 hours for Speaking.
- Eligible for the CPF: your English training and test are eligible for financing by your Compte Personnel de Formation.
- Reading and listening comprehension: online, self-adaptive (the candidate only sees questions targeted to his/her level) and IMMEDIATE results (when the test is taken in person);
- Written and oral expression: its modules use an innovative technology: automated scoring. The computer is capable of automatically analyzing and evaluating the candidate’s production. Results are provided within 48 hours when the test is taken in person. Under the CPF scheme, the full report is delivered within 48 hours.
Test at a test center or with remote monitoring (Linguaskill Anywhere)
| Types of questions – Reading : |
Read and select Gapped sentences Multiple-choice gap-fill Open gap-fill Extended reading |
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| Types of questions – Listening : | Listen and select Candidates listen to a short recording and answer multiple-choice questions (three options). Extended listening |
Are you taking a language course that includes LINGUASKILL certification?
Langues Academy will provide you with all the information you need to register and take the test at the end of your course.
LINGUASKILL from Cambridge certification is eligible for CPF.
The results of the reading and listening module are available immediately after the test, and the report covering all skills will follow within 48 hours.
The results of the written expression test, graded automatically by the computer, are available 75% of the time within 12 hours.
With a computer-generated report, you don’t have to wait for printed certificates or other documents.
You can take the test on your own, without any training.
In this case, please contact us.
Within the framework of the CPF, your Linguaskill test results will consist of :
- From the standard Linguaskill test report
- The CPF “parchment” awarded to candidates who have achieved at least level A2.
Download a sample results report
| Linguaskill Score | CEFR level |
NB: correspondence with scores from the old BULATS test |
|---|---|---|
| 180+ | C1 and above | 75-100 |
| 160-179 | B2 | 60-74 |
| 140-159 | B1 | 40-59 |
| 120-139 | A2 | 20-39 |
| 100-119 | A1 | 10-19 |
| Meadow A1 | 82-99 |
