Cambridge English Skills Test (CEST)

Convenient, flexible testing puts you in control

The Cambridge English Skills Test General is an online, on-demand, modular test of general, everyday English for adult learners aged 16+.
It tests all four English skills (Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening) from A1 to C1 on the CEFR, the international scale of English ability. Results are ready in 48 hours.
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Cambridge English Skills Test (CEST)

Convenient, flexible testing puts you in control

The Cambridge English Skills Test General is an online, on-demand, modular test of general, everyday English for adult learners aged 16+.
It tests all four English skills (Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening) from A1 to C1 on the CEFR, the international scale of English ability. Results are ready in 48 hours.
4.8
351 reviews

Why choose Cambridge English Skills Test General?

Results you can trust
Accurate results you can trust to make decisions confidently
Adaptive
One test for all abilities from A1-C1 makes the test ideal for mixed-ability groups
Fast results
AI-powered for results within 48 hours
Quick and easy
Simple set-up and automarking save you time and resource

Meeting your testing needs

The Cambridge English Skills Test General has been designed to meet the internal testing needs of higher education institutions and employers.

Higher education institutions

Universities, colleges and private language schools can use the test to place learners onto a language course or programme, provide end of course/year testing, for mid-year testing or to check readiness to take IELTS or Linguaskill.

Employers

You may need your employees to have a certain level of English to meet the needs of your business. The Cambridge English Skills Test can be used to establish training needs or place employees on learning courses.

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Course Features

Face to Face preparation
Online Preparation
Mock test
Class Schedule at ICD
One to One intensive course
Recorded Online Classes

Getting your learners ready for the test

Help your students to familiarise themselves with the test by using our free preparation resources.
Cambridge English Skills Test Online Tutor
This short online course is for candidates looking to familiarise themselves with the Cambridge English Skills Test. It provides clear overviews and practice of all four modules, how each works, the task types that candidates can face, the language skills or knowledge they test, and also provides additional skills and language practice to develop exam technique. Ideal for candidates looking for a concise but focused introduction to the exam.

Key features:

20-25 hour course covering both adult versions of CEST (General and Business).
Uses ‘authentic’ sample tasks for practice, developed in collaboration with the same writing team that produce the exam.
Self-study focused but can be set up for class use with a teacher.
Includes detailed explanatory answer keys and sample answers to guide candidates through sample tasks and training exercises plus tips on how to improve your exam performance.
Practice Test content for all four skills modules, including sample tasks at all levels covered by the test (A2-C1) for Reading and Listening.

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Meet the Team

Our tutors bring a wide range of expertise across teaching qualifications, language training, corporate development, and academic instruction. Below is a selection of our current instructors.

Syeda Alishbah Zehra

Founder & CEO of IWZ International

Aminah Ali

English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer

Warjil Augustine

IELTS Trainer

Sadaf Iftikhar

Instructor

Syeda Alishbah Zehra

Founder & CEO of IWZ International

A CELTA Certified Trainer from the University of Cambridge, Syeda Alishbah Zehra serves as a Pre-CELTA Interview Examiner, Cambridge Speaking Examiner and Train-the-Trainer at the Institute of Career Development (ICD), Karachi. She previously dedicated five years to Beaconhouse Defence Campus as Cambridge O Level English Language and Global Perspectives Subject Specialist, contributing to academic development and student learning.

Today, as the Founder & CEO of IWZ International, Zehra has built an education enterprise dedicated to international English education and learning opportunities. She is a British Council Trained IELTS Trainer. Under her leadership, IWZ received two distinctions from the British Council: Best Emerging Partner – South Region (2024) and Highest Volume Contributor (2025–26). IWZ operates as an official British Council IELTS preparation and registration centre, reflecting her commitment to accessible, internationally recognised education.

Her professional association with the British Council continues through IWZ’s partnership, alongside her recently completed contractual tenure as a Professional Qualifications Examinations Officer for Sindh and Balochistan, where she supported the secure administration and quality assurance of international examinations.

A distinguished Gold Medallist of the Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (PITHM), Batch of 2017, Zehra earned the highest marks among all the students in her batch, receiving recognition from the Minister of Culture & Arts, Sindh. She began her professional journey in hospitality, gaining experience at Marriott International, Karachi, before establishing herself as an entrepreneur and education leader.

In 2024, Zehra represented Pakistan as an IMI delegate at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during an official month-long visit associated with the 68th Commission on the Status of Women. Her engagement reflects her commitment to women's representation and the advancement of equality and quality in education for all.

Guided by the principles of UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 10: Quality Education and Reduced Inequalities, Zehra is committed to advancing equitable access to quality education for all, regardless of social or economic background. Through her entrepreneurial leadership, educational initiatives and international engagement, she champions inclusive learning opportunities that empower individuals, bridge inequalities and make education a pathway to greater opportunity.

Aminah Ali

English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer

Aminah Ali is a Cambridge CELTA-certified English language educator and teacher trainer with over ten years of experience. She holds an MPhil in American Studies and an MSc in Applied Linguistics. She currently teaches at National Defence University and Bahria University, Islamabad, specialising in EFL, ESP, academic writing and business communication. At AlBasir, she designed and delivered workplace English programmes for software professionals. At the Institute of Career Development, she trains aspiring teachers on the Advanced TEFL programme. Her expertise includes curriculum design, language assessment and communicative language teaching across academic and professional contexts.

Warjil Augustine

IELTS Trainer

Warjil  is an educational leader, master trainer, and language assessment specialist based in Karachi, Pakistan. Serving as School Principal at Pak British Schooling System, he brings advanced qualifications in international pedagogy and curriculum design.

His expertise spans institutional governance, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and faculty development workshops. Additionally, he specializes in high-stakes test preparation for IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, and the Duolingo English Test, delivering strategic masterclasses and tailored instructional frameworks.

Sadaf Iftikhar

Instructor

About Sadaf

Sadaf Iftikhar CELTA certified TESOL Professional | Cambridge Certified Tutor | Teacher Trainer | English Lecturer | Tutor & Assessor. Extensive experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), including instruction and administration in ESL programs in primary, secondary, higher, adult, and continuing education environments. Active in TESOL professional organizations.

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Aya Badr

Instructor

About Aya

Aya Badr is a Cambridge CELTA Main Course Tutor, freelance Teacher Trainer with the British Council, and experienced IELTS Trainer. She is an edupreneur, educational consultant, and Academic Director at Teachers College, where she leads the development and delivery of professional teacher education programmes. Aya holds a Level 7 DipTESOL from Trinity College London, alongside Cambridge qualifications in Train the Trainer and Educational Leadership and Management. With extensive experience in teacher development, academic leadership, and language education, she is passionate about empowering educators and creating meaningful, high-quality learning experiences.

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Anna Hasper

Instructor

About Anna

Anna Hasper Teacher Development Specialist ▏CELTA/DELTA Trainer & Assessor⚡ Empowering ELT teachers to enable better learning ▏SEL, IELTS & YLs ▏Course & Materials designer ▏Educational consultant ▏ELT author▏

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Hina Tehman

Instructor

About Hina

Hina Tehman CELTA certified/Teachers Trainer/Academic Coordinator at LGS

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Peter Lucantoni

Instructor

About Peter

Peter Lucantoni is the author and co-author of a range of popular course books for students, including Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language and Introduction to English as a Second Language. He is also co-author with Matthew Ellman of From Teacher to Trainer, all published by Cambridge University Press. Peter regularly speaks at ELT conferences and trains teachers internationally in both the public and private sectors.

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Alexandar Makarios

CELTA Instructor

About Alexandar

Experienced teacher trainer and educator with expertise in Cambridge CELTA, DELTA, and Train-the-Trainer courses. Extensive background in designing and delivering EFL lessons across diverse contexts, managing teacher training programs, and collaborating with Cambridge for course standardization. Proficient in staff mentoring, test development, and client communication, with international teaching experience in Greece, South Africa, and China.

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Danilo Garrido

Instructor

About Danilo

Danilo Garrido is a doctoral candidate in Language Studies at PUC-Rio with extensive experience in English language teaching, both face-to-face and online. He is a CELTA tutor, ELT materials editor, Cambridge speaking examiner, and a professional translator between English and Brazilian Portuguese

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