A1 · Foundational
Building basic sentence control and everyday vocabulary.
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Free · CEFR-based · Not an official exam
Find your current English level and the best learning pathway. Built for newcomers, workplace and healthcare English learners, and anyone unsure where to start — no IELTS knowledge required.
Free diagnostic · Under 10 minutes
Not a practice test — a diagnostic that identifies your candidate profile, your single biggest bottleneck, and your clearest next step. Built for candidates already familiar with the IELTS exam.
What each assessment reveals
Building basic sentence control and everyday vocabulary.
Handling routine topics, ready for structured practice.
Communicating clearly, building accuracy and range.
Managing academic and workplace English with support.
Strong control — may be ready for exam-specific prep.
You know the templates but freeze when the conversation goes off-script.
→ Communication frameworksYour English is sufficient but you lack a structured system.
→ Performance systemsYou know the answers but time pressure collapses your performance.
→ Decision-making frameworksYour English foundations need strengthening before strategies take effect.
→ Foundation building