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English Level Test

CEFR English Level Test

ALTE CEFR certified English Level Test

ALTE Associate Member · CEFR aligned · UK Est. 2023

English language certificate — CEFR aligned

CEFR · A1–C2

The Powerful Purpose of International English Certificates

Join 100,000+ test takers who receive English level certificates: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. The assessment is open to everyone, providing an initial score interval and a verified CEFR-aligned certificate instantly.

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01How It Works

English Level Test

English Level Test measures how you use English, apply English grammar rules, pronunciation, irregular verbs, phrasal verbs, tenses, and how well you have built English vocabulary. The assessment produces a CEFR-aligned certificate that fits your CV, LinkedIn or visa file.

Test your English online, fast & accurate

Take the test in any modern browser — 60 questions, about 30 minutes, no booking, no waiting period. Get your CEFR result the moment you finish.

Certify your English level

Receive a verified CEFR-aligned PDF certificate (A1–C2). Issued by International Test Limited (UK), ALTE Associate Member — recognised in 210+ countries.

Present your level on your resume

Add your CEFR level to your CV, LinkedIn profile and visa applications. Each certificate carries a unique ID and QR code for instant online verification.

Is this an English proficiency test?

Yes. An English proficiency test measures how well you actually use the language against a defined standard, rather than teaching you or grading a single lesson. This English level test does exactly that: it places your ability on the CEFR proficiency scale from A1 to C2 and reports the result as a level you can put on a CV, a profile or an application.

Because it is CEFR-aligned, the proficiency level it returns means the same thing to any reader who knows the framework, and the verifiable certificate lets them confirm it. It assesses reading and listening, so it evidences how well you understand written and spoken English; a role that turns on speaking or writing may call for a separate four-skill assessment, or the English writing test on its own.

02English Levels

English Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

This practical English test measures how you use English, apply grammar rules, and have a good English vocabulary. The Common European Framework of Reference defines six levels — from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficient).

English Levels

  • A1 – Beginner
  • A2 – Elementary
  • B1 – Intermediate
  • B2 – Upper-Intermediate
  • C1 – Advanced
  • C2 – Proficient
English CEFR Levels A1 to C2 — six-step scale
A1 Beginner English Level

A1 English Level – Beginner

A1 Beginner English is the entry-level CEFR rating. At A1 you can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases — introducing yourself, asking for personal details, and engaging in simple, slow conversation when the other person speaks clearly.

A2 Elementary English Level

A2 English Level – Elementary

A2 Elementary English covers sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance — basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment. You can communicate in simple, routine tasks on familiar topics.

B1 Intermediate English Level

B1 English Level – Intermediate

B1 Intermediate English is the independent-user threshold. You can deal with most situations while travelling, produce simple connected text on familiar topics, and describe experiences, events, dreams and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions.

B2 Upper-Intermediate English Level

B2 – Upper-Intermediate

B2 Upper-Intermediate English is widely used as a workplace and university benchmark. You can understand the main ideas of complex text, interact with native speakers without strain on either side, and produce clear, detailed text on a range of subjects.

C1 Advanced English Level

C1 English Level – Advanced

C1 Advanced English signals fluent, flexible English suitable for academic, professional and social use. You can express ideas fluently and spontaneously, use the language for complex purposes, and produce well-structured, detailed text on intricate subjects.

C2 Proficient English Level

C2 English Level – Proficient

C2 Proficient English reflects near-native command. You understand virtually everything heard or read, summarise information from different sources, and express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely — even in the most complex situations.

03Your Certificate

Get your English certificate

Receive a personalised, CEFR-aligned English certificate the moment you finish the test. Download as PDF, share on LinkedIn, attach to job and university applications.

  • Get a personalized English level certificate

  • Add your level determined according to international levels to your CV

  • Download your certificate as PDF

  • Easily add your certificate to LinkedIn Profile

English level certificate example — CEFR aligned PDF
04Testimonials

English Test Testimonials

As a Digital Marketing Specialist working with international clients, I needed an English certificate that I could attach to my CV quickly. The International English Test took 30 minutes from my laptop and I had my B2 certificate ready for LinkedIn the same day.

Isabella — English test testimonial

Isabella

Digital Marketing Specialist

English knowledge is among the most frequently asked items in our hiring pipeline. The English Level Test gave me a verified CEFR result instantly, with a QR-verifiable PDF I could send recruiters with confidence.

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José

Software Engineer

05Certifications

English Certifications

International English Test is one of the global leaders in providing English Tests and English certification services online. Each level (A1–C2) is available as a standalone test with its own CEFR-aligned certificate.

06LinkedIn

Certificates Shared on Linkedin

Test takers share International English Test certificates on LinkedIn to showcase their English skills to recruiters, hiring managers and industry connections. The certificate's unique ID and QR code allow anyone to verify authenticity in one scan.

Add your International English Test certificate to LinkedIn under Licenses & Certifications, with the issuing organisation set to International English Test and the verification URL linked back to internationalenglishtest.com.

English certificates shared on LinkedIn
About English level tests

Test your English Level A1 A2 B1 B2

Test your English level A1, A2, B1, B2 refers to assessing your proficiency in the English language based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels.

The English Level Test with Certificate is an online assessment that produces an immediate, CEFR-aligned certificate (A1–C2) on completion. Issued by International Test Limited (UK), an Associate Member of ALTE, the certificate is used as evidence of English level by employers and universities. It is not a Secure English Language Test; countries that require a SELT for immigration publish their own list of approved providers.

The English Level Test is CEFR-aligned and contains 60 questions. The verified PDF certificate carries a unique QR code that employers and institutions can use to confirm its authenticity online at any time.

The test takes about 30 minutes and contains 60 questions covering grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening. Results and the verified PDF certificate are available instantly — no booking, no waiting period.

A Proficient English Test (CEFR C2) is designed for test-takers with near-native command of English. The C2 certificate confirms a high level of fluency, comprehension and accuracy across grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening. C2 is the highest CEFR level and signifies that the test-taker can understand virtually anything heard or read in English.

Englishscore is a mobile English test by the British Council. International English Test provides an online alternative — instant and CEFR-aligned. While both deliver English-language certification, International English Test focuses on a browser-based test of about 30 minutes with an immediate downloadable certificate.

Englishscore — English level test comparison

Language proficiency levels follow the CEFR framework. Each level describes specific competencies — from understanding simple greetings (A1) to handling complex academic and professional discourse (C2). Aligning your certificate with CEFR makes your English ability comparable across borders, industries and institutions.

English CEFR levels A1 to C2 — six-step scale

Listing language skills on your CV with a CEFR level (e.g. "English: B2 — International English Test certified") is more credible than vague labels like "fluent" or "intermediate." A verified CEFR certificate gives recruiters something objective to compare. Pair the level with a verification link or QR scan for the strongest signal.

Language skills on CV — English level certificate

The A1 English Level Test confirms beginner English. At A1, the test-taker can use familiar everyday expressions, introduce themselves, and ask and answer simple questions about personal details. The A1 certificate is suitable as evidence of foundational English for early-stage employment, study and personal milestones.

The A2 English Level Test confirms elementary English. At A2, the test-taker can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance — basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment. The A2 certificate is widely used to evidence basic competence on CVs and immigration forms.

The B1 English Level Test confirms intermediate English. At B1, the test-taker can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling, produce simple connected text on familiar topics, and describe experiences, dreams and ambitions. The B1 certificate is a common employer threshold for general workplace English.

The B2 English Level Test confirms upper-intermediate English. At B2, the test-taker can understand the main ideas of complex text, interact with a degree of fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible, and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects. B2 is a common university and professional benchmark.

The C1 English Level Test confirms advanced English. At C1, the test-taker can understand a wide range of demanding texts and recognise implicit meaning, express ideas fluently and spontaneously, and use language flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes. C1 is suitable evidence for advanced study and senior professional roles.

The C2 English Level Test confirms proficient English. At C2, the test-taker can understand virtually everything heard or read, summarise information from different spoken and written sources, and express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely. C2 is the highest CEFR level on the English Level Test.

Test Your English with the International English Test — 60 questions, about 30 minutes, instant CEFR result, downloadable PDF certificate. Whether the certificate is for a CV, LinkedIn, a university application, or a visa file, it provides a fast, recognised path to an objective English-level statement.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a long-established in-person/online proctored exam used heavily for visa and university applications, especially in the UK, Australia and Canada. The English Level Test is a different product — an online CEFR-aligned test of about 30 minutes, designed for fast professional certification rather than visa-grade evidence.

The Duolingo English Test is an at-home computer-adaptive English test commonly used for US university admissions. The English Level Test differs in scope and audience: it is CEFR-aligned and focused on general professional certification — CV, LinkedIn and visa contexts — at a lower price point and with an instantly verifiable certificate.

11FAQ

FAQ: English Level Test

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An English proficiency test measures how well you use English against a defined standard, rather than teaching you or grading a single lesson. Most place your result on the CEFR scale, which runs from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient), so the level means the same thing to any employer, university or institution that knows the framework.

Yes. The English Level Test places your ability on the CEFR proficiency scale from A1 to C2 and returns a level you can put on a CV, a profile or an application. It assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening. It does not assess speaking or writing, so a role that turns on those skills may need a separate four-skill assessment.

Sixty multiple-choice questions across grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening. Each question is calibrated against CEFR descriptors, and the result places you at one of six levels from A1 to C2 rather than giving a pass or fail.

About 30 minutes for 60 questions. There is no booking and no waiting period: your CEFR result appears on screen the moment you finish, and the certificate, if you order one, is available to download immediately.

No. The test does not change its difficulty in response to your answers: the length and the range of levels covered are the same for everyone. Questions are drawn from a pool calibrated against CEFR descriptors, and some items exist in more than one equivalent version, so two people may not see identical wording. Every version is calibrated to the same descriptor and scored the same way, which keeps results comparable.

Yes. The test is free to take and there is no limit on how many times you take it. You see your CEFR level band at the end at no cost. The only paid part is the optional certificate: £12.99 for the certificate, plus a verification period from £3.99, so £16.98 in total for the shortest option. That gives you your confirmed level with the full score breakdown.

No account is needed to take the test or to see your result. You only register if you decide to download a certificate, because the certificate has to be issued to a named person.

Yes, as many times as you like. Because the test is free, retaking it costs nothing, and you only claim a certificate once you are satisfied with your result.

Any modern browser on a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge are all supported. Nothing needs to be downloaded or installed.

Your progress is saved automatically. Reconnect within 30 minutes and you continue from the question you were on, with no loss of answers.

The free test returns your CEFR level band on screen. The optional certificate gives you your confirmed level (A1 to C2) together with the full score breakdown, issued as a verified PDF.

£12.99 for the certificate, plus a verification period from £3.99 — £16.98 in total for the one-year option. That covers your confirmed CEFR level, the full score breakdown and a verified PDF certificate carrying a unique ID and QR code, issued immediately after you order it.

The question pool is calibrated against CEFR descriptors and scored automatically, so two people with the same ability receive the same level. It measures reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary. It is not a substitute for a proctored four-skill examination where an institution specifically requires one.

Every certificate carries a unique ID and a QR code. Anyone holding the certificate, including an employer, can check it directly online without contacting us.

The English Level Test covers grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening in about 30 minutes. The four-skill assessment adds speaking and writing, scored separately, and suits applications where productive skills have to be evidenced.

It is operated by International Test Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom, and is an Associate Member of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE). Every certificate carries a unique ID and QR code, so any certificate can be checked independently online.

It is used mainly as evidence of English level on CVs, LinkedIn profiles and job applications, and by employers running internal language checks. Acceptance for any specific application is decided by the receiving organisation, so confirm their requirements before relying on any certificate.

The certificate is designed as professional and academic evidence of English level, not as a Secure English Language Test. Countries that require a SELT for immigration publish their own list of approved providers; check that list before relying on any certificate for a visa application.

IELTS and TOEFL are proctored examinations booked at a test centre, usually taking several weeks from booking to result, and they are the expected evidence for visa and university admission. The English Level Test is taken online in about 30 minutes and returns a CEFR level immediately, which suits CVs, LinkedIn profiles and employer screening.

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