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The ability to communicate well in English is essential for many businesses. Upskill is a four-skills test at CEFR Levels A1–B1. It can help ensure you recruit candidates with work-ready English skills for entry level positions. The test can also be used as part of your learning and development programmes.

Upskill is a four-skills test at CEFR Levels A1–B1. You can see exactly what’s in each section below.

The test takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes to complete when taken in one session. Candidates also have the option to take the test at their own pace – with a break after each part – over the course of five days.

Section	Timings
Speaking	12 minutes (5 parts)
Listening	25 minutes (5 parts)
Reading	25 minutes (5 parts)
Writing	30 minutes (2 parts)

The test report will give you three main pieces of information about the candidate's test results:

A CEFR level for the overall test.
A CEFR level per skill – this makes it easy for you to see how the candidate has performed across the test and if they need to improve in any of the skills.
Can do statements - examples of what they can do at that level.

Upskill is recognised by a variety of organisations – a selection of them can be found below.

Download the full list here