How to administer the exam

Linguaskill is being enhanced

A new version of Linguaskill is being introduced which will include a range of new features and benefits. During this upgrade, please take extra care to ensure that you use the practice materials designed for the right version of the exam you intend to take. Read more about the changes to Linguaskill.

How the Linguaskill test is delivered

Linguaskill is simple to use for both agents and candidates, and is administered through the Cambridge English Test portal.

The technical requirements for running a Linguaskill test

Minimum technical requirements

Processor	Quad-core processor, e.g. Intel i3 (9th gen or above), Ryzen 3 (2300 or later), Apple M1 (or later)
RAM	4GB
Free hard drive space	4GB
Screen resolution	1280 x 1024
Operating system	Windows 10 (64-bit) or 11 Apple Macs running macOS 13 (Ventura) and later
Browser	The Talview Secure Browser must be installed on all candidate computers when used. Currently, it is not a mandatory requirement, and the following browsers can be used: Windows - latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge macOS - latest version of Google Chrome only The Secure Browser cannot be used with Chromebooks.
Internet bandwidth	5 - 10 Mbps upload and download per candidate (local network speed) 1-10 candidates - 50 Mbps 11-25 candidates - 150 Mbps 26-50 candidates - 200 Mbps 51-100 candidates - 750 Mbps 101-150 candidates - 1Gbps
Headphones & Microphone	Over-ear closed-back with good padding. Noise cancelling recommended with a microphone on a boom. USB or standard stereo connection. Bluetooth is not supported. Do not use built-in computer microphones.
Webcam	640x480 Required on all computers and laptops used by candidates

The following devices are not supported:

Mobile devices
iOS devices
Android devices (including tablets)
Linux
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Built-in computer microphones
Bluetooth headsets