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Language Testing for Students

Our academic language tests are designed for high schools, colleges, universities and academies with tests designed specifically to gauge the language proficiency of students.

With our academic language tests, you can:

  • Increase admissions efficiency — Quickly assess applicant language proficiency to streamline placement decisions
  • Monitor program effectiveness — Track aggregate student performance to evaluate and improve your language curriculum
  • Track student progress — Measure individual advancement with CEFR-aligned scores throughout the academic term

Who Should Take These Tests?

  • University applicants demonstrating language proficiency for admissions
  • Study abroad students requiring placement assessments
  • ESL (English as a Second Language) program enrollees
  • High school language learners tracking progress
  • Current students monitoring advancement in language programs

Berlitz Academic Language Tests

Our academic language tests will cover any needs you have.

Speaking Test for Academia

  • Assesses listening and speaking proficiency of candidates through academia-related tasks, such as podcasts, conversations with classmates and more
  • Online delivery
  • 20-minute testing time
  • Aligned to CEFR scale
  • Available for English and Spanish
  • Designed for critical testing scenarios such as placement in university language programs, online courses, study abroad programs and academic purposes
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Writing Test for Academia

  • Assesses reading and writing proficiency of candidates through academia-related tasks, such as text messages, class discussion boards and more
  • Online delivery
  • 45-minute testing time
  • Aligned to CEFR scale
  • Available for English and Spanish
  • Designed for critical testing scenarios such as placement in university language programs, online courses, study abroad programs and academic purposes

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What Makes Us Different

Academic-Specific Tests

Our tests are designed to specifically gauge language skills that are needed in an academic setting.

Comprehensive Offerings

We provide tests for speaking, writing, reading and listening so you can test all the necessary skills for new and current students.

Fast, Reliable Results

Your students, teachers and admissions department will know the results in as little as 30 minutes with some of our tests.

Need bulk pricing? Get in touch for special discounts!

If you are looking for more than 30 tests, please contact us for bulk pricing.

Academic Language Testing FAQs

Berlitz academic language tests are administered digitally on a computer or mobile app, allowing test-takers to complete assessments from any location with internet access.

  • Reading and listening tests: Results are delivered within 20 minutes of test completion.
  • AI-rated speaking tests: Results are delivered within 30 minutes of test completion.
  • Human-rated speaking and writing tests:
    • English: 1 business day
    • Other languages: Results are delivered within 1–3 business days.
  • Speaking test: The Academic IS SOPI is available in English and Spanish.
  • Writing test: The Academic IS WPE is available in English.Available in English

Berlitz academic language tests can be taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via computer or app, so you can complete your assessment whenever it fits your schedule.

Get In Touch

Contact us to learn more about our language testing solutions. A member of our team will contact you to answer all of your questions and provide you with any information you need.