Linguaskill
Linguaskill
Linguaskill
Cambridge Assessment English is now offering Online English Test named as Linguaskill. It is a quick and convenient online test that helps to check the English levels of individuals and groups of candidates. You can give your Linguaskill exam for skills of your choice: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Test can assess student’s language proficiency up to C1 level – equivalent to 8 bands in IELTS.
Test Recognition
Lingua Skill exam is accepted at below Institutions. List is being added with more institutions accepting the exam.
Australia
Monash – https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/courses/foundation-year/english-language-requirements
Griffith University – https://www.griffith.edu.au/international/flexible-study-options
University of Technology Sydney – https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/essential-information/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements
Flinders University – https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-choose-us/global-recognition
University of Queensland – https://icte.uq.edu.au/linguaskill
Shafston International College – http://shafston.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2019-ELICOS-Pricing-04-10-2018-e-copy.pdf?v=1
AIBT – https://aibtglobal.edu.au/get-started/english-requirements/
UP _ pathway programs
UK
Plymouth University – https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/cambridge-linguaskill-online
Portsmouth University – https://www.lsi-portsmouth.co.uk/linguaskill-test/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20Linguaskill%20test,to%20get%20your%20results%20immediately.
Cranefield University – https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/about/coronavirus/information-for-prospective-students
Anglia Ruskin University – https://aru.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements
More is at https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-choose-us/global-recognition
Bradford University
Test Day Information
For Center based Exam: The candidate needs to bring their ID Document i-e CNIC OR PASSPORT on the exam day.
For Linguaskill Testing from Home: The candidate needs to have an ID Document i-e CNIC OR PASSPORT, computer, an internet connection, a microphone , Camera and a set of headphones.
Test dates and Location:
Linguaskill exam can be scheduled at any time, for all the components and the candidate can attempt the exam at earliest within 2 to 4 working days:
Linguaskill Exam Mode:
1. Linguaskill can be taken at any nearest ICD center (Lahore, Karachi , Islamabad)
2. Linguaskill can also be taken from home/ workplace and exam will be invigilated through Online remote proctoring.
Test Registration:
You can also register for one, two or three skills of your own choice. Each test is booked separately.
Steps:
1. Pay Fee of Exam by checking out ICD Store
2. Fill out this form https://form.jotform.me/90491514020446
3. Attach the fee receipt
4. Select Mode of exam you want to opt in
5. Receive Testing details within 2 to 4 working days
Test Fee:
Test format, Duration & Pricing:
| Skills | Duration | Fees |
| Reading and Listening | 60–85 mins | £75 |
| Writing | 45 mins
|
£60 |
| Speaking | 15 mins | £60 |
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Test Results:
The test provides accurate and instant results within 48 hours, and can be taken at any time that suits you. Results are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): the international standard for describing language ability.
Please see https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/information-about-the-test/practice-materials/ for mock exams and resource material.
Test Preparation:
| Face to Face classes | Online preparations |
|---|---|
| ICD provides you preparation classes that are customized according to your proficiency level and helps you score the best in Linguaskill. | Online Linguaskill preparation course include Reading and Listening 20 hours online practice courseDetailed analysis of the listening and reading test sections with tips and hints, grammar and vocabulary practice • 13 modules in total, 3 introductory modules and then 5 modules for Listening and 5 for Reading based on a workplace theme • Two practice tests as part of the course
Click here to download factsheet giving you more details of the course and you can watch a short, informative presentation here: https://youtu.be/sT75X6qNEK4. |
Latest Updates:
Linguaskill Exam Mode:
1. Linguaskill can be taken at any nearest ICD center (Lahore, Karachi , Islamabad)
2. Linguaskill can also be taken from home/ workplace and exam will be invigilated through Online remote proctoring.
The Recognition database is on the website where you can view which organisations recognise the Linguaskill test – please see link – https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-choose-us/global-recognition
Testing Formats and task types:
| Skills | Test Duration | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Listening | 60 – 85 minutes | Reading tasks:
Listening tasks:
|
| Writing | 45 minutes (2 parts) | Part 1: The candidate will be asked to write about 50 words Type: Email Part 2: The candidate will be asked to write about 180 words Type: Letter / Report |
| Speaking | 15 minutes (5 parts) | Part 1: Interview (candidate answers 8 questions) Part 2: Reading aloud (candidate reads 8 sentences aloud) Part 3: Long turn 1 (candidate is given a topic to talk about 1 min) Part 4: Long turn 2 |
IELTS & other Cambridge Exam score comparison
See https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/cambridge-english-scale/institutions/ for details
Score and Level comparison
Linguaskill assesses English language ability from below A1 to C1 or above on the CEFR:
| LinguaSkill Score | CEFR level/ IELTS |
|---|---|
| 180+ | C1 or above-IELTS 6.5 to 8.0 |
| 160–179 | B2 – IELTS 5.5-6.5 |
| 140–159 | B1 -IELTS 4.0-5.0 |
| 120–139 | A2 – IELTS below 4.0 |
| 100–119 | A1 |
| 82–99 | Below A1v |
