International ESOL
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Exam overview and structure
A CEFR-aligned general English qualification with single-level exams from A1 to C2. The Written exam covers Listening, Reading and Writing, while the Spoken exam covers Speaking. They can be taken together for four-skill certification or independently where appropriate.
Listening 30-45 min
Multi-part listening tasks
Focus: Understanding everyday conversations, announcements, interviews and discussions across CEFR levels.
Format: Multiple-choice and short response questions; recordings played twice where appropriate.
Reading 45-75 min
Mixed text types
Focus: Comprehension of notices, articles, emails and longer texts depending on the level taken.
Prepare: Build vocabulary, practise skim/scan reading and detailed comprehension.
Writing 45-75 min
Structured written tasks
Focus: Produce clear written English suitable to the CEFR level — from short messages at A1 to discursive writing at C2.
Speaking 12-16 min
One-to-one with a live examiner
Focus: Spoken interaction, fluency, accuracy, vocabulary and pronunciation across structured tasks.
Delivery and test-day requirements
Take International ESOL at a Test Centre
Sit your test in a calm, supervised Test Centre environment with on-site support. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start with valid photo ID and our team will guide you through check-in.
A flexible, secure online option
Take International ESOL from home with live online proctoring. You'll need a valid passport, a quiet space, and a stable internet connection — examiners check in with you in real time.
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LANGUAGECERT International ESOL is marked using a combination of automated and human assessment to provide a fair CEFR-aligned result against clear performance descriptors.
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Recognition and destination guidance
United Kingdom
Widely accepted by UK employers, professional bodies and selected institutions for English evidence. For UK visa routes, use the SELT version where required.
Europe
Recognised across many European institutions and employers as proof of general English proficiency at a specific CEFR level.
Worldwide
Used internationally for study admissions, employment, training and personal development where a CEFR-aligned English qualification is required.
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