Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC)
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
Take your English test securely, anytime, anywhere
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.
Why choose Pearson English International Certificate?
Real-world relevance
Assesses the English skills that really matter, not just your ability to memorize grammar rules.
Detailed feedback
Your score report provides personalized guidance on how to improve your skills in the future.
Results for life
Your certificate never expires so you don’t need to re-sit the test every few years.
Highest standards
Awarded by Edexcel and accredited by Ofqual.
Trusted and recognized
Accepted by Ministries of Education, government bodies, universities and employers around the world. See who accepts PEIC.
Test taker support and resources
Free app for test practice
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.
Readiness Test
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.
Test questions
Get familiar with the kinds of questions you’ll be asked by watching our YouTube videos.
Test familiarization
Everything you need to know about taking the test, including test tips.
Why take a test with us?
We believe that everyone should have the confidence to be themselves in any language.
Our learning experts
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.
The Global Scale of English
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.
Artificial intelligence (AI)
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.