An English language certificate from Examinizer shows your CEFR level, from A1 to C2, based on a 25-question adaptive test you take online. Grammar, vocabulary, and reading questions adjust in difficulty as you answer, placing you at your actual level in about 25 minutes. Your result appears instantly, and a PDF certificate with a QR verification code costs €8.
What the Certificate Proves
The certificate states a single CEFR level for your general English ability, drawn from how you performed across grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions during the adaptive test. It does not break your result down into separate scores for speaking, writing, listening, and reading the way IELTS does. Instead, it gives a quick, single-number snapshot of where you stand on the six-point CEFR scale.
Every certificate carries a QR code linking to a verification page, so anyone who receives your PDF can confirm it was actually issued by Examinizer and check the date it was generated. This matters more than it might seem: recruiters and HR teams increasingly check documents before trusting them, and a working verification link separates a real result from a screenshot someone edited in an image editor.
Who Accepts It
Recruiters and hiring managers use it as a quick screening signal on a CV or LinkedIn profile, especially for roles where English is a secondary skill rather than the core qualification for the job. Language schools sometimes accept it to place new students in the right starting class, and it works well as your own reference point before you commit money to an official exam.
It is not a substitute for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams in any situation where a university, employer, or immigration office explicitly names one of those exams as a requirement. Those exams are proctored and accredited by bodies that admissions offices and visa systems are bound to trust; Examinizer is not. If a job posting or application form specifies an accredited English exam by name, this certificate will not satisfy that requirement, no matter how well you scored.
How to Get It
- Take the free adaptive English test: 25 questions, about 25 minutes, no registration required.
- See your CEFR level instantly on screen as soon as you finish the last question.
- Pay €8 to download the PDF certificate with your name, level, and QR verification code.
No registration required to take the test
CEFR Levels Explained
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner — understands and uses basic phrases for everyday needs |
| A2 | Elementary — handles simple, routine tasks and short exchanges |
| B1 | Intermediate — manages most situations while traveling or at work |
| B2 | Upper-Intermediate — converses fluently on familiar topics with ease |
| C1 | Advanced — communicates fluently and spontaneously on complex subjects |
| C2 | Proficiency — understands virtually everything with near-native precision |
Try a Live English Test by Level
Want to see the test format for a specific level before deciding on a certificate? These live English tests are already running.
- ✓ English A1 Test — beginner level check
- ✓ English A2 Test — elementary level check
- ✓ English B1 Test — intermediate level check
- ✓ English B2 Test — the most requested level for work and study
- ✓ English C1 Test — advanced level check
- ✓ English C2 Test — proficiency level check
Certificates by CEFR Level
If you already know roughly what level you are aiming for, these level-specific certificate pages explain the requirements and typical use cases in more detail.
Using Your Certificate
Once you have the PDF, the next step is usually adding it to a CV or a LinkedIn profile. See our guides on adding a language certificate to your CV and adding it to LinkedIn for the exact steps.
See all CEFR levels and languages on the main certificate hub, or browse the full list of tests to try a different language.
Common Questions About the English Language Certificate
No. IELTS is a proctored, accredited exam recognized by universities and immigration authorities, and it costs around $200-$250 for a four-part test taken at an official test center. Examinizer's English certificate comes from a free, unproctored 25-question adaptive test you take online in about 25 minutes, with the PDF certificate costing €8. Use IELTS when a university or immigration office names it as a requirement. Use Examinizer when you want a fast, low-cost signal of your level for a CV, a recruiter, or your own reference.
B2 is the most commonly requested level for customer-facing and office roles in international companies, since it covers fluent conversation and most day-to-day writing tasks. Technical roles like software development sometimes accept B1, because the work relies more on reading documentation than on spontaneous speech. Senior and client-facing positions, especially in consulting or management, often ask for C1. Always check the specific job posting rather than assuming a single level applies everywhere.
Yes, you can take the free adaptive test again at any time, and there is no limit on attempts. Each attempt uses a new set of questions, so you are not just repeating what you saw before. You only pay the €8 fee if and when you decide to download a PDF certificate for a particular result, so retaking the test itself costs nothing.
The test adapts question by question: correct answers trigger harder questions, and incorrect answers trigger easier ones, so the system converges on the difficulty band that matches your actual ability. After 25 questions covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, your answers are mapped to a CEFR level from A1 to C2. This differs from a fixed-form test where everyone answers the same questions regardless of skill.
Many employers accept it as a quick screening signal on a CV or LinkedIn profile, especially for roles where English is a secondary requirement rather than the core qualification. It is not a substitute for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams where a company, visa sponsor, or university explicitly names an accredited test as a requirement. If a job posting or visa application specifies one of those exams by name, Examinizer's certificate will not satisfy that requirement.