Goethe Institut

The German language diplomas from Goethe Institut are the most well-known German language qualifications around the world. They are recognized in many countries and can be taken in Germany and abroad.

Goethe Institut offers the following tests and diplomas:

• Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 (for young people) – basic language skills. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 – basic language skills. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch 2 (for young people) – ability to understand and be understood in simple German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 2 – ability to understand and be understood in simple German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat B1: ZD für Jugendliche (German certificate for young people) – sound basic knowledge of everyday German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Deutsch – sound basic knowledge of everyday German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf (German certificate for professional purposes) – independent command of the language. Contains a written examination and an oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – advanced language skills- Contains a written examination and an oral examination
• Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test of German as a foreign language) – advanced level B2-C1. The TestDaF exam is the language qualification that facilitates admission to university and is recognized by every university in Germany. The test components are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, a written examination and oral expression.
• Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (International business German test) – knowledge of business German at an advanced level (C1). Contains a written examination and an individual oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat C1 – very advanced language skills. Contains a written examination and an oral examination. At many German universities and further-education institutions, foreign applicants with a Goethe-Zertifikat C1 are exempted from the language entrance test.
• Goethe-Zertifkat C2: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung – highly advanced linguistic skills. Contains a written examination and an individual oral examination. The Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung enables foreign students to apply to German universities.
• Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom – very highly advanced linguistic skills. Contains a written examination and an individual oral examination. The Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom enables foreign students to apply to German universities.
• Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom – mastery of standard German to the highest level. Contains a written examination (including questions on set books the candidates have to read in advance) and an individual oral examination. The Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom enables foreign students to be admitted to German universities, qualifying them for courses there in the social sciences and German.

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Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD)

The Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD) is the Austrian State diploma in German as a foreign language. The diplomas are available in all 6 levels from A1 to C2, including a business German diploma at level C2. They are recognized for immigration purposes and to study in universities and Austria and Germany.

More information on the ÖSD website

Test Wirtschaftsdeutsch als Fremdsprache (WiDaf) – Business German as a foreign language

Test WiDaF was developed by the French-German chamber of commerce to assess the candidates’ level of business German. It consists in 150 multiple choice questions and awards a score from 0 to 990 points, corresponding to levels A1 to C2. The test can be taken in France, Germany and several other countries.

More information on the French-German chamber of commerce

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DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française – Diploma in French language studies) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française – Higher diploma in French language studies) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. DELF and DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, DELF B2, DALF C1 and DALF C2).
DELF junior is a special version of the DELF diploma designed for teenagers. The available levels are: DELF junior A1, DELF junior A2, DELF junior B1 and DELF junior B2.
The 6 diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent, which means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level. At each level, 4 skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

DILF (Diplôme Initial de Langue Française – Initial diploma in French language) is a qualification in French as a foreign language that assesses basic users (level A1.1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It is an initial step towards the DELF and DALF.

TCF (Test de connaissance du français) assesses a person’s level of French language for general purposes. All candidates receive a certificate of results that grades them at one of six levels (from A1 to C2) on the competency scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This means that it is not possible to fail the TCF. There are 4 types of examinations: TCF for the general public, TCF for future students and students, TCF for international bodies and TCF for Quebec.

More information on the Alliance Française’s website or the website of the Centre international d’études pédagogiques.
 
 
Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry

TEF (Test d’Evaluation de Français) is an assessment of proficiency in the French language. The candidate is assessed according to 7 levels from level 0 (very basic knowledge of the French language) to level 6 (proficiency). The test consists of 150 questions and assesses written comprehension, oral comprehension, vocabulary and structure. Optional tests in written expression and oral expression can also be taken.

DFP (Diplômes de français professionnel – Diplomas in professional French) evaluate the written and oral competence of French in various professional fields. The following diplomas are offered:
- Diplôme de français professionnel A2 (Diploma in professional French level A2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel B1 (Diploma in professional French level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel AFFAIRES B2 (Diploma in professional French BUSINESS level B2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel AFFAIRES C1 (Diploma in professional French BUSINESS level C1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel AFFAIRES C2 (Diploma in professional French BUSINESS level C2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel scientifique et technique B1 (Diploma in professional scientific and technical French level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel tourisme et hôtellerie B1 (Diploma in professional French for tourism and hotel industry level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel secrétariat B1 (Diploma in professional French for secretariat level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel secrétariat B2 (Diploma in professional French for secretariat level B2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel juridique B2 (Diploma in professional legal French level B2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel médical B2 (Diploma in professional medical French level B2)
- Diplôme de français langue professionnelle (DFLP) (Diploma in professional French language, levels A1-A2)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s website. (French only)
 
 
Alliance Française Paris

Diplôme de Hautes Études Françaises (DHEF) (Diploma in higher French studies), recognized by the French Ministry of Education, certifies French language competence close to that of a native speaker, at level C2. It consists of two compulsory parts: oral comprehension and report writing, and written comprehension and expression, and one optional part: literary option or translation option.

More information on the Alliance Française’s website (this page is currently only available in French).
 
 
Test de français international (TFI)

TFI evaluates the French language skills in business and academic environments for French learners of all levels. It is similar to the TOEIC test for English and evaluates reading and listening comprehension. It consists of a multiple-choice test containing 180 questions and evaluates the French language skills according to a single continuous scale.

More informations on the ETS website.
 
 
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The Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) (Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language), issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Education, in collaboration with the University of Salamanca, are official qualifications accrediting levels of competence and command of the Spanish language.

There are four different levels:
- Diploma de Español Nivel A1 (Starter level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel B1 (Inicial / Beginner level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel B2 (Intermedio / Intermediate level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel C2 (Superior / Proficiency level)

The examinations consist of five parts: reading comprehension, writing, listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, speaking.

The DELE diplomas are the only officially accredited qualifications issued by the Ministry for Education of the Kingdom of Spain that are administered internationally. They are recognized worldwide by private companies, chambers of commerce and public and private educational systems.

The exams are administered in more than 100 countries around the world.

More information on the Instituto Cervantes’ website.

 
 
Cámara Oficial de Comercio e Industria de Madrid (Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

The Chamber of Commerce of Madrid administers the following Spanish language certificates and diplomas:

- Certificado Básico de Español de los Negocios (Basic certificate in business Spanish) – level B2
- Certificado Superior de Español de los Negocios (Higher certificate in business Spanish) – level C1
- Diploma de Español de los Negocio (Diploma in business Spanish) – level C2
- Certificado Básico del Español del Turismo (Basic certificate in Spanish for tourism) – level B2
- Certificado Superior del Español del Turismo (Higher certificate in Spanish for tourism) – level C1
- Certificado Básico del Español de las Ciencias de la Salud (Basic certificate in Spanish for health sciences) – level B2
- Certificado Superior del Español de las Ciencias de la Salud (Higher certificate in Spanish for health sciences) – level C1

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in France

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Paris, France, administers the following Spanish language tests and diplomas:

- Test d’évaluation de l’Espagnol d’Entreprise (ELYTE) (Evaluation test of business Spanish)
- Diplôme Supérieur d’Espagnol Commercial (Higher diploma in business Spanish) – level B2-C1
- Certificat d’Espagnol Commercial (Business Spanish certificate) – level B1-B2

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Italy

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Italy administers the following Spanish language certificates and diplomas:

- Certificado de Español Comercial (1r nivel) – Certificate in business Spanish (1st level)
- Diploma de Español Comercial (2ndo nivel) – Diploma in business Spanish (2nd level)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Germany

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Germany administers the following Spanish language diplomas and certificates:

- Certificado de Español Comercial (Certificate in business Spanish)
- Diploma de Español Comercial (Diploma in business Spanish)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain and the European Business School London, in association with leading experts in the field of languages for business, have developed two vocationally orientated examinations:

- Intermediate certificate in business Spanish (level B1-B2)
- Advanced diploma in business Spanish (level C1-C2)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
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The University of Cambridge, in the UK, offers a wide range of English language examinations for speakers of other languages, from beginner to advanced level, as well as academic English and professional English examinations and English teacher qualifications. The exams can be taken in many locations around the world and are widely recognized.

General English exams:

• Key English Test (KET) – basic English, level A2.
  This test consists of 3 parts: reading and writing, speaking and listening.
• Preliminary English Test (PET) – intermediate English, level B1.
  This test consists of 3 parts: reading and writing, speaking and listening.
• First Certificate in English (FCE) – upper-intermediate English, level B2.
  This test consists of 5 parts: reading, writing, use of English, speaking and listening.
  There are two set texts with one specific question on each. From December 2008 until December 2009 the set texts are:
  - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
  - The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – advanced English, level C1.
  This test consists of 5 parts: reading, writing, use of English, speaking and listening.
  Two set texts are included in the writing paper with one text specific question on each. From December 2008 until December 2009 the set texts are:
  - Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
  - The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – highest level, C2.
  This test consists of 5 parts: reading, writing, use of English, speaking and listening.
  For 2009, one or both of the following texts may be read as background preparation for the two optional set text tasks:
  - Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
  - The Way I Found Her by Rose Tremain

Professional English exams:

• Business English Certificates (BEC), available in 3 levels:
  - BEC Preliminary (level B1)
  - BEC Vantage (level B2)
  - BEC Higher (level C1)
• International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) – levels B2 and C1
  The exam consists of four separate papers testing reading, writing, listening and speaking. Cambridge ILEC is based on realistic tasks and topics that legal practitioners might expect to encounter in their daily working lives.
  See also www.legalenglishtest.org for more information.
• International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) – level B2 and C1
  Cambridge ICFE is comprised of four separate tests, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and the exam lasts around 3.5 hours. The tasks are based on tasks and topics that finance professionals would expect to encounter in their daily lives.

You can find more detailed information on all Cambridge ESOL examinations on the University of Cambridge’s website.

 
 
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is managed by the British Council, IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and recognised by more than 6000 institutions across 120 countries. Tests are held in over 500 centres around the world. There are two types of IELTS tests: Academic and General Training. Both modules are made up of four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The test is marked on a scale from 0 to 9. There is no pass or fail mark. Over 1.2 million candidates take the test each year.

More information on the official IELTS website.
 
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

The TOEFL® test is one of the most widely accepted English-language tests in the world. Over 6000 institutions in over 130 countries accept it.
The test can be taken in two different formats: Internet-based test (iBT) (scale of 0 to 120 points) or paper-based test (PBT) (scale of 310 to 677 points), depending on which format is offered at the test center.
The Internet-based test consists of reading, listening, speaking and writing sections, whereas the paper-based test consists of listening, structure and written expression, reading comprehension and writing. The Internet-based test is progressively replacing the paper-based test.
TOEFL scores lose their validity after two years.

More information on the official TOEFL website.
 
 
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)

TOEIC is a test that measures English skills in the global workplace. It consists of a speaking and writing test and a listening and reading test.

More information on the official TOEIC website.
 
 
TSE (Test of Spoken English)

The Test of Spoken English (TSE), the most widely used assessment of spoken English worldwide, measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to communicate effectively. The test is used for employment, graduate assistantships, licensure, and certification purposes.

More information on the TSE’s official website.
 
 
University of Michigan English Language Institute

The English Language Institute was established in 1941 as the first English language research and teaching program of its kind in the United States.

The Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) is a high-intermediate level general EFL exam. The ECCE emphasizes communicative use of English rather than a formalistic knowledge of English, and it is aimed at students who are able to function and perform communicative transactions in all four skill areas of the language (speaking, listening, reading, writing).

The Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English is a test of advanced English language proficiency, reflecting skills and content typically used in university or professional contexts. The ECPE assesses linguistic, discoursal, sociolinguistic, and pragmatic elements of the English language. Receptive and productive skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing) are evaluated through a combination of integrated and discrete tasks. The ECPE is aimed at the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The Certificate of Proficiency in English is recognized in several countries as official documentary evidence of advanced proficiency in the English language and can be used for academic and professional purposes.

More information on the University of Michigan’s website.
 
 
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications have been awarded since 1887 and are recognized by employers, governments and universities worldwide. They are offered through a network of over 4000 centers. The following English language qualifications are offered:

• English for Business (preliminary level, level 1, level 2, level 3 and level 4)
• Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (preliminary level, level 1, level 2, level 3 and level 4)
• English for Tourism (level 1 and level 2)
• Spoken English for Tourism
• Written English for Tourism
• JETSET ESOL International Qualification from EDI
  The EDI JETSET (Junior English Tests, Senior English Tests) ESOL International Qualifications are skills based English language qualifications that have been designed to develop and assess a candidate’s ability to communicate in English. Seven levels are available.
• English Language Skills Assessment (ELSA)
  ELSA (English Language Skills Assessment) is a diagnostic tool covering the 4 language skills – listening, reading, speaking and writing. ELSA cover all levels of English language ability from very low to very high (Council of Europe A1 to C2) on a single scale for each skill.
• Foundation English Language Skills Assessment (FELSA)
  Foundation English Language Skills Assessment (FELSA) is a diagnostic tool to test and evaluate English language ability in Listening, Reading and Speaking for candidates with a basic level of English language proficiency (below CEF A1-A2).
• First Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)
• Certificate for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (CertTEFL)

More information on the LCCI’s website.
 
 
Pearson Language Tests

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a new international computer-based academic English language test, delivering real-life measures of test takers’ language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and other organizations requiring academic-level English. The new test will accurately measure the Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking ability of test takers who are non-native speakers of English and who want to study at institutions where English is the principal language of instruction.

London Tests of English (to be known as PTE General) are designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning. The LTE consist of two parts: a written paper and an oral test. There are six levels which are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

London Tests of English for Children (to be known as PTE Young Learners) are designed to be interesting and fun for young learners and they aim to make a child’s first experience of learning English, memorable and motivating.

More information on Pearson’s website.
 
 
Trinity College London ESOL

Trinity College London has been setting standards and testing English language for more than 50 years. Its certificates are accepted by universities and employers worldwide. The following examinations are offered:

• Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)
• Integrated Skills in English examinations (ISE)
• Spoken English for Work (SEW)
• Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life (SfL – available in the UK only)
• Certificates in ESOL for Work (EfW – available in the UK only)

More information on Trinity College London’s website.
 
 
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Britannique

The Franco British Chamber of Commerce offers the following English language diplomas, especially developed for French speakers:

• Certificate in English for Business Communication (EBC)
• Diploma in Business English (DBE)
• Business English Skills Test (BEST) – paper and online version

More information on the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Britannique’s website.
 
 
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