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| Factor | Linguaskill from Cambridge | Elao+ The smart assessment | Cambridge English Skills Test from Cambridge | Cambridge Placement Test Quick insight | Cambridge Exams B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For whom? | Companies & HR, education | Companies, business professionals | Schools, companies & individuals | Individuals, schools & companies | Individuals seeking an official diploma |
| Duration | ± 2 hours (all skills) | ± 45–90 min | ± 30–60 min per module | ± 30 min | ± 2–4 hours (depending on level) |
| Skills tested | Reading, writing, listening, speaking | Listening, grammar & vocabulary | Reading, writing, listening, speaking (modular) | Reading & listening (adaptive) | Reading, writing, listening, speaking |
| Results | Immediately after completion | Immediately after completion | Within a few hours | Immediately after completion | ± 6 weeks after exam |
| CEFR level | A1 – C2 | A1 – C1 | A1 – C2 | A1 – C1+ | A2 – C2 (depending on exam) |
| Recognised by | Employers, universities, governments worldwide | Companies in the Netherlands & Europe | Educational institutions & employers | Schools & companies | Governments, universities & employers worldwide |
| Certificate validity | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | Indicative (no official certificate) | Lifetime |
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| Suitable for visa/migration | |||||
| Price (indicative) | From € 75 | From € 60 | From € 50 per module | From € 35 | From € 175 |
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