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A certified five-skill English proficiency test with CEFR-aligned results.
- Format:
- Online · AI-proctored & Human review · Anywhere, anytime
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English proficiency
Shareable certificate · A1 to C2
C1
5 skills tested
Recognized worldwide
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How to Get Certified
Three steps from free practice to your English proficiency certificate, with results reported on the CEFR scale.
01
Practice Free to Find Your Level
Take our free adaptive placement test to discover exactly where you stand — A1 to C2. Unlimited practice tests, speaking, and more are free for all registered users.
02
Take the Official 5-Skill Exam
When you're ready, take the certified exam: grammar, reading, listening, AI-scored writing, and speaking. 45–60 minutes. One $9.99 payment. No subscription.
03
Get Your Certificate Instantly
Complete the certified English proficiency test and receive your detailed score report and shareable certificate. Your proficiency level is reported on the CEFR scale.
Who EngTest is for
One English test. Many reasons to take it.
A clear CEFR result for people building opportunities—and the organizations that support them.
Job seekers & professionals
Show your English level to employers as you apply for roles or build your career.
Employers & recruiting teams
Receive a candidate’s result directly from EngTest when they choose to share it.
Schools, test centers & workforce programs
Use CEFR results to support learner placement and program decisions.
Direct result sharing
Send your result directly to an organization.
After your official exam, you can enter the organization’s name and email. EngTest sends your name, CEFR level, overall score, and official result link directly to that recipient.
You choose where it goes
Submit the organization name and recipient email from your results screen.
The email comes from EngTest
It includes your CEFR level, overall score, and a link to your official result.
Your answers and camera photos stay out
The result email does not include exam answers or proctoring images.
Why EngTest
A certified exam that makes sense
IELTS costs $300 and takes weeks. EngTest costs $9.99, takes 45–60 minutes, and issues your certificate instantly.
Certified English Proficiency Test
The certified exam assesses grammar and vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Results are reported using the CEFR scale.
45–60 Minutes, Not 3 Hours
Official exams like IELTS take hours and cost hundreds of dollars. EngTest gives you a reliable CEFR level in 45–60 minutes.
The Global Standard
CEFR is recognized by universities, employers and immigration offices in over 40 countries. Your EngTest result is internationally meaningful.
Practice Free, Pay Only to Certify
Register free and get unlimited adaptive tests, speaking practice, and full analytics. The only paid step is the official $9.99 certified exam — no subscription, ever.
English Test Comparison
See How English Tests Compare
All major English proficiency tests measure the same skills — reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Use this quick comparison to find the right test for your goals.
The CEFR provides a globally recognized framework for describing English proficiency.
| Measure | EngTestEnglish Proficiency Test | IELTSAcademic | TOEFLiBT | duolingoenglish test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score scale | CEFR A1–C2 | IELTS bands 1–9 | 1–6 scale (2026) | 10–160 |
| Test duration | 45–60 minutes | 2 hours 45 minutes | 1 hour 56 minutes | About 1 hour |
| Test options | Online, proctored | Test centre; IELTS Online in selected countries | Test centre or at home | Online, at home |
| Results timing | Instant | Computer: 1–5 days; paper: 13 days; online: 6–8 days | About 3 days | Within 2 days |
| Skills assessed | 5 skills | 4 skills | 4 skills | 4 skills |
| Test fee | US$9.99 | ~US$215–US$355 | ~US$180–US$330 | ~US$59–US$70 |
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CEFR Score Guide
| CEFR level | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT (2026 scale) | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1–A2 | Not mapped in chart | 1–2.5 | 10–55 |
| B1 | 4.0–5.0 | 3–3.5 | 60–95 |
| B2 | 5.5–6.5 | 4–4.5 | 100–125 |
| C1 | 7.0–8.0 | 5–5.5 | 130–150 |
| C2 | 8.5–9.0 | 6 | 155–160 |
Sources & methodology
Updated
- IELTS format and timing
- IELTS results
- IELTS booking and locations
- IELTS–CEFR guide
- TOEFL test details
- TOEFL score scale
- TOEFL fees
- Duolingo test process
- Duolingo scores
- EngTest exam details and fee
IELTS notes that its band scores do not align exactly with CEFR boundaries; the 6.5 and 8.0 thresholds are approximate. Duolingo groups A1 and A2 together in its score guide.
Approximate 2026 prices in USD: IELTS Academic ~US$215–US$355 (US test centres show US$285–US$325; other sources report US$245–US$310, with some locations reaching US$335–US$355). TOEFL iBT ~US$180–US$330 (US fee US$270; global range about US$173–US$475, with US$190–US$330 covering most major markets). Duolingo English Test ~US$59–US$70; US$70 appears to be the current standard, though older sources report US$59–US$65. Prices vary by location. CEFR mappings are provider-published comparisons, not exact score conversions.
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