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Linguaskill

Linguaskill and Linguaskill Business

Cambridge's online, adaptive and modular English test, with results from three working days.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
Varies by module
Delivered through
Approved centres
Results
From three working days. In-centre: 3-5 days for up to 500 candidates; remote: 6-8 days. Larger groups take 10-15 days.

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Overview

Linguaskill is an online, on-demand English test from Cambridge. It is modular and computer-adaptive, and certifies English from B1 to C2. It is taken at a Linguaskill centre with an invigilator or remotely with online invigilation.

Who it is for

  • University applicants and graduates whose institution uses Linguaskill
  • Employers testing staff or job applicants
  • Candidates who need only some skills tested
  • Professionals who need Business English (Linguaskill Business)

Versions

Linguaskill

Everyday English for study, admission, graduation and general recruitment.

Linguaskill Business

English used in business and the workplace.

Where it is accepted

  • University admission, progression and graduation where the institution accepts it
  • Employee recruitment and development
  • Not a UK SELT for visa purposes

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

Linguaskill sections
SectionWhat it involves
ReadingAdaptive, variable number of questions. About 40 minutes, maximum 59 minutes.
ListeningAdaptive, variable number of questions. About 40 minutes, maximum 59 minutes.
Writing55 minutes. 2 tasks (25% and 75% of the score). Hybrid human and automated marking.
Speaking16 minutes. 5 sections after unmarked warm-up questions. Hybrid marking.

Total time: Depends on modules taken: Reading and Listening about 40 minutes each (max 59), Writing 55 minutes, Speaking 16 minutes

Scores and validity

Scoring
Scores on the Cambridge English Scale with a CEFR level per module: B1 140-159, B2 160-179, C1 180-199, C2 200-210. Below B1 shows as 'Not reported'. An average is given for modules at B1 or higher.
Validity
Linguaskill certificates have no expiry date. Organisations decide how recent a result must be.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

We could not confirm a current fee for candidates in Pakistan from an official source. Check the price on the official Linguaskill website (opens in a new tab) when you book.

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Photo ID as required by the Linguaskill centre. Confirm the exact ID with the centre when booking.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for Linguaskill are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Approved centres (with remote invigilation option).

  1. 1

    Book through a Linguaskill centre or through your university or employer. Find centres on cambridgeenglish.org.

  2. 2

    Choose an approved test centre from the test owner's centre list.

  3. 3

    Book your date with that centre; it confirms the fee and its policies.

  4. 4

    Keep your confirmation and check the ID rules before test day.

Cambridge English exams are booked with an authorised exam centre, which sets local dates and fees.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

Need help booking?

We can walk you through the test owner's registration, step by step.

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Linguaskill FAQs

Can I retake one module?
Yes. Use 'My best score' to retake one skill. It must be with the same centre and the same candidate login.
Can I take it at home?
Cambridge offers remote testing with online invigilation, but this is arranged by the centre or organisation, not booked directly.
What levels does it cover?
B1 to C2. Results below B1 are shown as 'Not reported'.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

Linguaskill and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

Want to sit Linguaskill in Lahore?

We are preparing to open in Lahore. Register your interest and we will contact you when your test becomes available at our centre.