Test all four of your English language skills.
Then discover how much longer you should study to reach your goal.
Instant Test of Your Skills
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How Much More Study?
Earn Rewards
Speaking, Writing,
Reading and Listening
- Take one or all the tests now - no need to book weeks ahead.
- Talk with live assessors - available now - to test your English speaking skills.
- Do the tests from your computer - no need to travel to a testing centre.
- Quickly discover what your current skill levels are.
- Get your results in minutes - not weeks.
Talk Face-to-Face With a Real Person.
Your Speaking Test is a face-to-face chat with a qualified Assessor.
You'll have a friendly 5-to-15 minute conversation.
It's by video-call right here on your computer.
An Assessor is ready to talk with you now.
Your Personal Report, in 15 Minutes.
When you finish your tests, you’ll receive your Personal Report straight away.
Your Report tells you:
- Your current ability for each skill.
- How your current skills rank for TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and CEF.
- How much longer you should study to reach your target level.
You receive your Report by email. You can download and print it.
You can forward your Report to language colleges, employers, education agents, migration agents, universities, teachers and tutors.
Planning to Study in Another Country?
What if you book too short or too long a course?
Do you need to study English for 10 more weeks or for 40?
English Skills Cafe will tell you how much English study to plan for.
Your Report will give you the confidence to:
- Apply for the right length of visa.
- Reach the required level of English for your university course.
- Book the right amount of accommodation.
- Have the right budget for your stay.
Partnership Opportunities
We work with partner organisations to help improve outcomes for teaching organisations and employers.
We provide rapid assessments of English skills - including speaking and writing abilities - for students, employees, travellers and migrants.
Learn more about our affordable, timely and effective screening and planning services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which skills are tested?
You can use English Skills Cafe to test your Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening. It’s best to test all four skills.
- How long do the Tests take? Do I need to book?
- How much does it cost? How do I pay?
- How much further study should I do?
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Can I do the Tests on a mobile phone?
No. You must take the Tests on a desktop computer with good internet access. You should be somewhere quiet.
- Do I get a Certificate when I complete each Test?
- Is this instead of IELTS or TOEFL?
- Can I help promote English Skills Cafe?