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The English test checks your level against the CEFR scale, from A1 to C2. It takes about 25 minutes, covers grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing, and gives you an instant result. The test is free, with a certificate available afterward for €8, and needs no registration to start.
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) was developed by the Council of Europe and is the international standard for measuring language ability. Pick a skill below to focus on, or take the general placement test for your overall level. If you want to compare grammar across languages, see our grammar tests hub for English, German, French, and Spanish.
Choose your level
Already know roughly where you stand? Jump straight to a level-specific English test, or check the descriptions below to see which level matches your current everyday use of English.
- A1 (Beginner): understands and uses basic phrases, can introduce themselves, and asks simple questions about familiar topics such as where they live or what they do for work.
- A2 (Elementary): handles routine tasks like shopping or asking for directions, and describes everyday matters in simple terms, including family, immediate surroundings, and basic needs.
- B1 (Intermediate): deals with most situations while travelling, produces simple connected text on familiar topics, and describes experiences, events, and plans without much hesitation.
- B2 (Upper-Intermediate): interacts with native speakers without strain, understands the main ideas of complex text on concrete and abstract topics, and writes clear detailed text on a range of subjects.
- C1 (Advanced): expresses ideas fluently and spontaneously, uses language flexibly for social, academic, and professional purposes, and understands demanding, longer texts with implicit meaning.
- C2 (Mastery): understands virtually everything read or heard, summarizes information from different spoken and written sources, and expresses themselves with precision even in complex, nuanced situations.
Why test your English?
Work and study abroad
English is the default working language at most multinational companies, and an English language certificate is the fastest way to show a recruiter or admissions office where you stand without booking an official exam.
Freelance and remote jobs
Clients hiring on platforms like Upwork or Toptal want a quick, credible signal of your English level before they commit to a contract, and an instant certificate covers that without weeks of scheduling.
Personal confidence
Knowing your exact CEFR level, rather than guessing, tells you whether you are ready to apply for that job, that course, or that visa program, or whether you still need a few months of focused study first. Take the CEFR test to find out where you stand.
How the test works
- 1. Answer 25 adaptive questions that adjust to your level as you go, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing, with no registration required.
- 2. Get your CEFR level instantly at the end, from A1 to C2, with a detailed score breakdown by skill area.
- 3. Optionally buy the official PDF certificate for €8 (incl. EU VAT), delivered by email within 30 seconds.
No registration required to take the test
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Language Tests for Companies →Common questions about the English test
The test adapts question difficulty to your answers, so it converges on your real CEFR level within 25 questions rather than giving a rough guess. It won't replace an official exam for visa or university purposes, but it gives an accurate read on where you currently stand in English.
No. You can start the test immediately without creating an account. Registration is only needed if you want to save your result history or purchase a certificate afterward.
The test itself is free. If you want an official PDF certificate with a verification QR code, it costs €8 (incl. 21% EU VAT = €9.68) (incl. EU VAT) and arrives by email within 30 seconds of payment.
Most people finish in about 25 minutes. The test has 25 adaptive questions covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, and it ends as soon as it has pinpointed your level.
No. Examinizer is not an accredited exam board, so universities, embassies, and immigration authorities that require official proof of English will ask for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge results instead. Examinizer's certificate works well for employers who want a quick English-level check, for your CV or LinkedIn profile, or for confirming you're ready before you pay for an official exam.