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.

David Valente

Instructor

Saima Nazir

Educational Leader, Master Trainer, Public Speaker

Sandee Thompson

Instructor

Missy Blanchard

Instructor

David Valente

Instructor

David Valente is an Associate Lecturer at the Norwegian Study Centre - University of York, UK. The NSC is well known and loved by generations of Norwegian students, and is both a part of the University of York and an extension of the Norwegian higher education system, established and core funded by the Norwegian government. Since the early 1980s, it has offered students, teachers and others not only high-quality teaching, but also an opportunity to immerse themselves in the languages and cultures of the UK.

During his 25 years of international experience in English education, David´s work has included teaching, teacher education, academic coordination, course book development and project management. David builds on these experiences as the communications director for the Early Language Learning Research Association (ELLRA) and as the reviews editor for the diamond open-access journal, Children’s Literature in English Language Education (CLELE journal).

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Saima Nazir

Educational Leader, Master Trainer, Public Speaker

Sandee Thompson

Instructor

Sandee Thompson is an experienced administrator, teacher trainer and EFL Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in education, education management industry and youth care for over 2 decades. Not only is she skilled in Teacher Training, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Lesson Planning, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Assessment and TESOL but is also a professional with vast experience of CELTA/DELTA tutor training and assessment focused in EFL from Cambridge.

Missy Blanchard

Instructor

About Missy

Missy Blanchard is an International Educator Training Consultant and globally recognized CELTA tutor and assessor. She has trained teachers and assessed courses in over 50 countries. She founded the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Teacher Training Academy to provide training to Syrian refugee children in the informal education sector. She is sought out by international language institutes, nonprofit organizations, and NGOs.

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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 CELTA Teacher Trainer and legal professional, currently serving as an Assistant Public Defender at Fulton County. She combines her expertise in language education and law to advocate for justice and support professional development in English language teaching.

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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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Mehvish Sultana

Corporate Trainer (Tkxel)

About Mehvish

I am an energetic, proactive, and highly motivated team worker. My passion is to explore people and sell ideas in the shape of teaching, training, or coaching.

I have proved my expertise in the field of Public Speaking, Anchoring, Teacher Training as well as English Language Teaching to children and adults. I always think out of the box and do not follow conventional ways of doing the above.

I find it of utmost importance to stay abreast with the latest ways of Teaching and Training, so to quench this thirst I have done CELTA, TKT 1,2 & 3, and Train the Trainer, all three from Cambridge.

I am an adventurous person and challenge my abilities and comfort zone.

As a working woman and a mother of three musketeers, It is a struggle to find time for leisure, but whenever I get it, I love to explore new eateries, and watch movies but of course with my lovely family.

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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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Rameesha Haris

PhD Scholar (QAU), Senior Lecturer (UCP), TESOL Trainer

About Rameesha

PhD Scholar, QAUSenior Lecturer, UCPExperienced English Language Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Instructional Design, Leadership, Teamwork, and Entrepreneurial skills. Strong professional graduated from Lahore College for Women University.

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Ayesha Riaz

Soft Skills Trainer (COTHM)

About Ayesha

With over a decade of impactful experience, Ayesha Riaz is a dynamic and results-driven professional development trainer, renowned for her expertise in delivering transformative soft skills and workplace readiness programs across Pakistan. Her work spans the IT, hospitality, culinary arts, airline operations, and tourism sectors. Ayesha has empowered more than 10,000 individuals to unlock their professional potential through tailored workshops in communication, time management, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving. Ayesha believes in human potential and transformative learning. Her sessions focus on self-awareness, real-world application, and building confidence to thrive in professional environments. She conducted over 500 workshops, seminars, and coaching sessions across major cities in Pakistan,bridges the gap between education and employability by equipping individuals with the skills today’s workplaces demand.

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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