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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 (grammarly checker), pronunciation, irregular verbs, phrasal verbs, tenses, and how well you have built English vocabulary from the Cambridge dictionary. The assessment produces a CEFR-aligned certificate that fits your CV, LinkedIn or visa file.

Test your English online, fast & accurate

Take the IET online test in any modern browser — 60 questions, 60 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.

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 — all from £15.99.

  • 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 IET test took 60 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 IET English Level Test gave me a verified CEFR result instantly, with a QR-verifiable PDF I could send recruiters with confidence.

José — English certificate testimonial

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 IET 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 IET 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
11FAQ

FAQ: English Level Test

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English Level Test is an online assessment that measures your English proficiency on the CEFR scale (A1–C2). The IET test consists of 60 questions across grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening, takes around 30 minutes, and produces a verified certificate immediately on completion.

Take the IET English Level Test online. You answer 60 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, your CEFR level (A1–C2) appears instantly on screen, and your verified PDF certificate is downloadable the same minute — no booking required.

International English Language Test (IET) is an online English proficiency test operated by International Test Limited (UK), an Associate Member of ALTE. It evaluates your English on the CEFR scale and issues a recognised certificate accepted in 210+ countries.

CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) describes language proficiency on six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 — from beginner to proficient. It is the international standard used by employers, universities and immigration authorities worldwide.

English levels follow the CEFR scale: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Elementary), B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper-Intermediate), C1 (Advanced), C2 (Proficient). Each level describes the kind of communication, comprehension and writing you can perform in English.

These are the six CEFR English levels. A1 and A2 are basic users, B1 and B2 are independent users, and C1 and C2 are proficient users. A1 covers simple greetings and phrases; C2 reflects near-native command of the language.

The most popular English tests are IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English exams, Aptis, and CEFR-aligned online tests like IET. IELTS and TOEFL are widely used for visa and university applications; IET is used for CV, LinkedIn and quick professional certification.

For fast, recognised online certification, IET is one of the best online English tests available. It is CEFR-aligned, takes 30 minutes, costs from £15.99, and the certificate is instantly verifiable online — making it well-suited for job applications and CV use.

Yes. IELTS and TOEFL typically cost £180–£250 with multi-week wait times. The IET English Level Test costs from £15.99, takes 30 minutes online, and delivers a CEFR certificate instantly — a recognised alternative for CV, LinkedIn and many professional uses.

The IET English Level Test gives a CEFR-aligned certificate (A1–C2) immediately after the 30-minute online test. The certificate carries a unique verification code and QR for online verification, recognised by employers, universities and visa officers.

With IET, results are instant. Your CEFR level appears on screen as soon as you finish the 30-minute test, and your verified PDF certificate is immediately downloadable — no waiting period, no manual marking delay.

You can take the IET English Level Test at internationalenglishtest.com. The test runs in any modern web browser on a laptop or desktop. No software install, no booking, no proctor — pay £15.99 and start immediately.

Take the IET English Level Test — it places you precisely on the CEFR scale (A1 to C2) based on 60 calibrated questions. Self-assessment is unreliable; a calibrated test gives you the verified, comparable level employers and universities expect.

C1 (Advanced) corresponds to a high level of fluent, flexible English — capable of complex texts, professional and academic use. On the IET test, C1 is awarded when your performance across grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening matches the CEFR C1 descriptors.

International English Test (IET) offers CEFR-aligned English exams online. Issued by International Test Limited (UK), an ALTE Associate Member, IET delivers an instant CEFR-aligned certificate from £15.99.

Free English tests usually do not include a verified certificate. The IET test is affordable (from £15.99) and produces a CEFR-aligned certificate instantly — recognised by employers and universities. The low price keeps it accessible while preserving certificate validity.

Yes — many companies accept CEFR-aligned online English certificates. The IET certificate, issued by a UK-registered ALTE Associate provider with online QR-based verification, is increasingly used in CV screening and digital-first hiring processes.

For job interviews and CVs, a CEFR-aligned online certificate like IET is fast, affordable and instantly verifiable. For roles in regulated industries (legal, medical) some employers may still prefer IELTS or TOEFL — confirm with the employer's HR.

Many Erasmus and exchange programs accept CEFR-aligned certificates as English-language evidence. The IET certificate is CEFR-aligned (A1–C2) — but always confirm specific requirements with your home institution and host university.

Yes. The IET English Level Test runs in any modern web browser on a laptop or desktop. There is no software install, no proctor, no scheduling — start, finish and download your certificate from your own home.

IET uses calibrated automatic grading for the multiple-choice level test (grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening). The Speaking & Writing assessment uses AI-assisted scoring across multiple criteria. Results are aligned to CEFR descriptors verified against international benchmarks.

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