Cambridge English Skills Test Schools
Cambridge English Skills Test Schools
Looking for a quick, online, and reliable way to assess your students’ English skills with minimal administrative effort? The Cambridge English Skills Test for Schools supports internal school decision-making with skills-based, CEFR-aligned results within 48 hours. Following placement testing (CEPT), schools use the Skills Test to track progress and check readiness for higher Cambridge English Certificates.
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How to quickly and accurately check the English skills of your students
The Cambridge English Skills Test for Schools measures all four skills – Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening, covering levels A1–C1 on the CEFR.
Schools use the Cambridge English Skills Test for Schools in a variety of assessment situations, including:
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End-of-course / end-of-year testing
To review class or group performance at the end of a course or school year.
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Progress tracking over time
To compare results across classes or groups and track progress by individual skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking).
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Skills gap analysis
To identify students’ current English level and highlight specific skills or areas that require further practice.
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Exam readiness checks
To assess whether learners are ready to take a higher-level Cambridge English Qualifications.
Why trust the Cambridge English Skills Test for Schools
- Tailored for schools: The test content is designed specifically for secondary school learners.
- Adaptive and inclusive: One test works for classes with different English levels.
- Quick and easy to set up: Fully online and simple to administer, saving time and administrative effort.
- Fast results: Get results within just 48 hours.
- Reliable, CEFR-aligned results: Trusted results that help teachers track class performance, compare class groups, and monitor progress by overall level or individual skills.
Interested in implementing the Cambridge English Skills Test in your school?
Swiss Exams provides full administrative support to help schools reserve exam seats and manage registrations smoothly. Our team assists with scheduling, test setup, and the coordination of larger groups of learners.
How to prepare your students for the Cambridge English Skills Test for Schools
Sample tests
Assessment criteria
Sample writing responses
From progress tracking to certification: How the Skills Test compares to other Cambridge exams
Cambridge English exams are in-depth qualifications and formal certifications for academic and professional use, while the Cambridge English Skills Test for Schools is used for internal purposes, offering quick results (within 48 hours) in a skills-based report format. It allows schools to track and compare the performance of classes or groups at the end of a course/school year, and assess readiness for higher-level Cambridge English Certificates.
To learn how the Skills Test compares to the full range of Cambridge exams and where it stands in the overall learning journey, visit our guide to Cambridge assessment solutions.
CEFR levels explained: Understanding Skills Test results
The Cambridge English Skills Test for Schools assesses English skills across levels A1–C1 on the CEFR, providing accurate, skills-based results that reflect students’ current language skills. Results are reported using the Cambridge English Scale, allowing schools to clearly understand performance.
The diagram below shows how Skills Test results align with CEFR levels and Cambridge English Scale scores.
