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The ability to communicate in English is essential for many businesses. Showing future employers you have the English skills they look for can mean more job opportunities and higher pay for you. Watch our short video below to find out more about Upskill.

To take the test, you will need to download the Upskill: English test app on Google Play.

Upskill is a four-skills test at CEFR Levels A1–B1. You can see exactly what’s in each section below.

The test takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes to complete when taken in one session. You also have the option to take the test at your own pace – with a break after each part – over the course of five days.

Section	Timings
Speaking	12 minutes (5 parts)
Listening	25 minutes (5 parts)
Reading	25 minutes (5 parts)
Writing	30 minutes (2 parts)

To take the Upskill test, you will need to download the app on Google Play.

Receive a test report in 30 minutes, with your photo.
Get an official record of your English level and add it to your CV or LinkedIn.
Get a summary of your CEFR level per skill.

Your test report will give you three main pieces of information:

A CEFR level for the overall test.
A CEFR level per skill – this makes it easy for you to see how you performed across the test and if you need to improve in any of the skills.
Can do statements - examples of what you can do at that level.

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Download the Upskill: English test app on Google Play
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Register to the app
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Buy Upskill
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Take the test and prove your English level

Upskill is recognised by a variety of organisations – a selection of them can be found below.

Download the full list here

logos of organisations who accept linguaskill including tata and microsoft

logos of organisations who accept linguaskill including IBM and capgemini

Prove you have the English skills employers want

The ability to communicate in English is essential for many businesses. Upskill can help you prove to employers that you have a good level of English needed to communicate at work.

To take the test, you will need to download the Upskill: English test app on Google Play.

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