More Than 100 Prestigious Organisations and Institutions Have Recognised Linguaskill for Admission, Recruitment, Training and Development in Asia.

SINGAPORE,Feb. 14,2023 -- Linguaskill,an advanced AI-powered English language test for higher education institutions and corporate sectors developed by Cambridge University Press & Assessment,a part of the University of Cambridge,has won the trust and recognition of more than 100 respected and prestigious organisations in Asia since its launch around three years ago. This is mainly because Linguaskill has proven invaluable in enabling institutions and employers across Asia to ensure their candidates and teams have the necessary language skills to compete internationally.

Of these more than 100 organisations,six were ministries and government agencies. These include MEXT Japan (Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology),the Ministry of Higher Education and the Department of Private Education in Malaysia,the Thai Ministry of Education,the Vietnamese Ministry of Education,and the Service Institution of Higher Education,regional DKI Jakarta.

In terms of corporate organisations,Linguaskill has been adopted by more than 40 reputable organisations in Asia for staff recruitment,training and development. These organisations include Japan Airlines,DHL Asia Pacific,Le Meridien Hotel Jakarta,Tokyo Olympics,PT Kino Indonesia TBK,PT Sinar Sosro,PT Mayora Indah TBK,Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association,Prince Court Medical Center Malaysia,to name a few.

Francesca Woodward,Global Managing Director of Cambridge University Press & Assessment,said: "Linguaskill helps employers recruit people with the right language skills – not just a passive knowledge of English,but the ability to communicate effectively. As such,Linguaskill was developed to simplify the process of determining job applicants' language skills and audit existing staff's language skills to plan and evaluate training."

Linguaskill from Cambridge - The accurate English test with fast results

Additionally,more than 70 prestigious universities and higher education institutions across Asia recognise Linguaskill as the admission criteria for student enrolment to ensure the candidates have the right global standard English language skills. For the list of these universities and institutions,please visit https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-choose-us/global-recognition/

Linguaskill is produced by Cambridge English,which develops the world's leading examinations for language learners and teachers,including the Cambridge English Qualifications and IELTS. It covers the four key language skills – listening,speaking,reading and writing using advanced artificial intelligence to assess language skills in as little as 48 hours accurately. Results are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR),the global standard for describing language ability.

Linguaskill tests all four language skills - speaking,writing,reading and listening - in modules.

In response to a huge demand for English skills for education and workplaces worldwide,Cambridge developed the Linguaskill Test. This high-tech,computer-based exam,which comes in 2 versions (Linguaskill General and Linguaskill Business),is the innovative English assessment solution that education institutions and employers are looking for.

Why so?

It's accurate: Linguaskill is backed by Cambridge research and was trialled by speakers of over 40 languages from 50 countries to ensure reliability.

It's adaptive: The test is individually tailored to each candidate's ability level,making for a personalised experience.

It's convenient: Linguaskill can be administered anywhere,at any time in a standard test environment and under standard invigilation.

Its results are fast and internationally recognised: You'll receive your results within 48 hours of taking the test,with instant results for Listening and Reading. The results are internationally recognized,as they are aligned to CEFR.

Why choose Linguaskill?

Linguaskill is a quick and convenient online test to help organisations check the English levels of individuals and groups of candidates: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/lingu...This video introduces Linguaskill and explains the benefits of using the test.

 

"Our exams have helped more than 55 million people worldwide to learn English and prove their skills to the world. Our unique experience and expertise put Cambridge in a prime position to help bridge the communications gap in the Asia Pacific region. As Asia continues to internationalise,stronger English language skills will help businesses unlock opportunities and compete globally. Linguaskill will help organisations to recruit the right people and shape more effective training programmes," added Francesca Woodward.

Linguaskill is easy to administer for individuals or groups of candidates because it is one test for people of all levels,from basic to advanced. The multi-level online test also simplifies testing by allowing organisations to operate and invigilate at their venue. Within 48 hours,test administrators can access a comprehensive,in-depth report. The speediness of the reports allows organisations to make informed decisions on recruiting candidates with the right language skills and helping individuals improve their language proficiency over time.

Globally,more than two thousand organisations have adopted and recognised Linguaskill. Companies are already integrating Linguaskill as a core aspect of their in-house training programme. A number of banking groups have worked closely with Cambridge to set internal English standards across various job levels. Linguaskill is used to screen new candidates and as a tool for competency levels assessment as a standard for internal promotion. It has been a huge motivator for staff to attend language training programmes.

Find out more about Linguaskill:

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/my/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/jp/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/vn/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/id/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/th/

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/kr/

About Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridge English is the producer and proud co-owner of IELTS,the world's leading English test for migration and higher education. We help millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world.

Part of the University of Cambridge,we provide the world's leading range of qualifications and tests for learners and teachers of English. For us,learning English is more than just exams and grades. It's about having the confidence to communicate and access a lifetime of enriching experiences and opportunities.

Whether you're planning to live,work or study in your own country or abroad,we can give you the English language skills to succeed. We provide the world's leading range of qualifications and tests for learners and teachers of English. Globally recognised by more than 25,000 leading universities,employers and governments,our research-based assessments are a mark of excellence that open doors.

English is spoken in every corner of the globe: from cafés to campuses,markets to meeting rooms and everywhere in between. We deliver exams in over 130 countries to over 5.5 million people every year. We offer comprehensive preparation,support materials and resources for learning and teaching English. Through years of research,we have gained indepth understanding of how people learn languages. This enables us to design assessments that help learners acquire the right skills based on how people use English today.

Our work is supported around the world by a network of 2,800 exam centres,over 50,000 schools and tens of thousands of examiners,teachers,education experts and publishers. Working together,we inspire learners to go further.

With the right support,learning a language is an exhilarating journey. We're with you every step of the way.

What we believe – To learn English is to enjoy and experience a language that opens up opportunities across the world.

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