01The ECL language exam · Central hub

Prove your language level with a certificate recognised across Europe.

ECL tests how you really use a language — reading, writing, listening and speaking — against the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Learn why it matters, how it works and when you can sit it, then register through your country’s official site.

Find an exam date How the exam works

Exams in 15 languages
Levels A2 to C1
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Exam languages: 15Exam languages
Countries: 38Countries
Exam centres: 178Exam centres
Candidates each year: 30,000+Candidates each year

Figures from the international ECL examination network.

02Why ECL

Why candidates choose the ECL exam

Four reasons the exam works for study, work and life abroad.

01
Recognised internationally
Accepted by institutions across Europe and listed among the language certificates accepted in German visa procedures.
02
Tests real-life language
Tasks mirror everyday situations: messages, conversations, articles and announcements.
03
Fair, transparent marking
Clear, uniform assessment criteria for every candidate, in every country.
04
Flexible modules
Take the skills you need now and add the rest within one year.

03How it works

Four skills, each assessed on its own

Each module is marked independently. You need at least 60% in a module to pass it.

01 / 04
Reading
Understand written texts and extract the key information.
Pass mark per module60%
02 / 04
Writing
Express ideas clearly and in an organised way in practical tasks.
Pass mark per module60%
03 / 04
Listening
Follow conversations and recordings in a range of accents and contexts.
Pass mark per module60%
04 / 04
Speaking
Communicate fluently and confidently in real-life conversations.
Pass mark per module60%

Your path to the certificate

01
Register
Choose your level and exam date, then register on your country’s official site.
02
Prepare
Study with free sample papers, or join a preparation course.
03
Sit the exam
Take the modules you registered for on exam day, under standard European conditions.
04
Get your certificate
Receive your results and certificate. Digital certificates are now available and easy to verify.

04Levels

Which level is right for you?

ECL levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

A2Elementary
Understand sentences and common expressions on familiar topics, and handle simple everyday exchanges.
B1Intermediate
Deal with most situations while travelling or working, and describe experiences, plans and opinions.
B2Upper-intermediate
Interact fluently with native speakers and write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.
C1Advanced
Use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

Not sure which level you need? Check the requirement of your university, employer or visa authority before you register.

05Exam dates

Upcoming exam sessions

Each country sets its own dates. Registration closes before every session, and places are limited.

See the full calendar

Egypt27 November 2026
Levels
A2 – C1
Registration closes
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Register on ecl-egypt.org
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Egypt	27 November 2026	A2 – C1	[Deadline]	Register on ecl-egypt.org
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