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Show admissions teams and future employers you’re ready for the real world, with an English test that focuses on the everyday English you need to succeed, not your grammar.
PEIC is awarded by EdExcel and recognized by educators and employers around the world. You’ll be able to confidently share your scores and Credly digital badge to prove you are real-world ready.
For ages 14+ Take at a time to suit you Online or in person Never expires Test length: 2 hours Results time: 1-6 weeks
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Test specification
Set yourself up for success: you decide where and when you take your test, so you can choose the test environment and time that works best for you.
This two-hour test is available on-demand to take at home or at school. Or if you prefer, you can take it in a secure test center, check for availability across our global network of authorized test centers.
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Assesses the English skills that really matter, not just your ability to memorize grammar rules.
Your score report provides personalized guidance on how to improve your skills in the future.
Your certificate never expires so you don’t need to re-sit the test every few years.
Awarded by Edexcel and accredited by Ofqual.
Accepted by Ministries of Education, government bodies, universities and employers around the world. See who accepts PEIC.
Now you can shout about your English Score with our official Credly digital badge. Simply add your Credly badge to your CV, email signature, social media profiles such as LinkedIn and online portfolios to make sure everyone knows you have real-world English skills.
Once you have taken your test, you will be emailed your badge so all you need to do is look out for an email from Credly and then share it.
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This fun mobile app gives you real test practice for free. Practice with items like those you'll see on your test, across all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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This quick, online test tells you if you’re ready to pass the International Certificate at your chosen level.
If you have more work to do, the Readiness Test identifies your skills gaps and tells you what you need to do to achieve a pass.
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Get familiar with the kinds of questions you’ll be asked by watching our YouTube videos.
Levels A1 and A2
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Everything you need to know about taking the test, including test tips.
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We believe that everyone should have the confidence to be themselves in any language.
We have been working with world-leading language learning experts for over 30 years, combining language testing research with cutting-edge technology, to develop trusted tests that reflect the latest innovations and thinking.
Our tests are mapped to the GSE so you can accurately assess your English ability. The GSE results from extensive global research, building on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) learning objectives.
We combine advanced speech recognition and exam grading technology with the insight of professional ELT exam markers worldwide to develop patented software that can measure English language ability.
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