What a CEFR certificate documents
A CEFR certificate states your language level on the six-point A1 to C2 scale, based on a specific assessment taken on a specific date. It functions as proof rather than a self-report: instead of writing "B2 German" on a CV with nothing behind it, the certificate ties that claim to an actual test result.
How it differs from IELTS or TOEFL
IELTS, TOEFL, and similar exams are individually accredited by governments and institutions for specific formal purposes, visas, immigration points, university admission. A CEFR certificate from an independent platform like Examinizer measures against the same underlying framework but does not carry that same accreditation. It works well as a fast, low-cost way to document your level for employers, personal records, or professional profiles, but it is not a substitute where a named accredited exam is legally required.
How QR verification works
Every certificate includes a unique certificate ID and a scannable QR code. Anyone, an employer, a recruiter, a university coordinator, can scan the code to land on a verification page confirming the certificate's authenticity and the level it represents. This removes the guesswork a plain PDF or a self-reported level leaves behind.
Online vs. official certificate
| Use case | Online certificate | Official exam |
|---|---|---|
| CV or LinkedIn | Sufficient | Also accepted |
| Employer screening | Sufficient for most roles | Required for some regulated professions |
| UK/US visa | Not accepted | Required (SELT-approved exam) |
| University admission | Accepted by some EU programs | Usually required outside the EU |
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Common questions
An IELTS certificate is issued by a specific accredited exam board after a formal, proctored exam and is recognized for visas, immigration, and university admission. A CEFR certificate more broadly states your level on the CEFR scale and can come from many sources, accredited exams included, but also independent assessments like Examinizer's.
Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code. Scanning it opens Examinizer's verification page, which confirms the certificate is genuine and displays the level and date it was issued, without exposing any other personal information.
For employers screening candidates, CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and personal tracking, an online certificate works well as a fast, verifiable signal. For UK or US visas, government-recognized university admission, or immigration points systems, you need an exam specifically named by that authority, such as IELTS for UKVI.
The PDF is generated and emailed within about 30 seconds of completing payment, right after you finish the test.