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The new modular ECL exam, explained
From August 2026 the exam is built from four independent modules, each passed at 60%. This guide walks through what changed, how to choose your combination of modules, and how modules add up to an overall certificate within one year.
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Digital ECL certificates are now available
What the digital certificate contains and how an employer or university can verify it online.
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How to prepare for the Speaking module
What examiners listen for, and a practical way to rehearse the paired conversation.
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What you may bring into the exam room
Identity documents, dictionaries and the rules your centre will apply on the day.
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Reading: finding the answer without reading every word
Scanning techniques that save time in the Reading module.
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Registering for single modules: a worked example
How a candidate who needs only Writing and Speaking should register.
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Which level do employers and universities ask for?
How to read a language requirement and choose between B2 and C1.
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