Linguaskill | Your Exam Day

Before your Linguaskill exam day

• Mark your calendar: We will send you the exam date, time, and location (in the Entry Statement) about 10 days before your exam. If you have any questions, reach out to us via Assistance for Candidates – we are here to support you 24/7!
• Plan your journey: Check your travel time to the Linguaskill venue, especially if your exam is at a weekend or on a holiday.
• Arrive early: At the Linguaskill exam venue, follow the directions signs to find the exam room or ask for directions at the reception.
• Boost your exam preparation: Check out our free preparation materials–go to the preparation section and click on your exam level.
• Explore our Linguaskill venues: Discover all the places you can take the new Cambridge Linguaskill exam.

Things to bring to the Linguaskill exam

• Bring the essentials: Don’t forget your email with login details and the photo ID you used for your Linguaskill exam registration. A passport or government-issued ID is ideal. Let us know if your ID changes before the test date.
• Ensure validity: Your ID must be valid, original, and unexpired. Without it, you might not be able to take the Linguaskill test or receive your results.
• Important for your exam results: For the new Cambridge Linguaskill test, your ID number will appear on the certificate and the Results Verification Service website.
• Also don´t forget: Bring along a printed copy of your Entry Statement and signed Consent Form, if required.
• Electronic items: Laptops, tablets/ipads, e-readers, cameras are not permitted into the exam room.

During the Linguaskill exam

• Allowed on your desk during the Linguaskill exam: Have only your login email, registration ID, clear water bottle, tissues/medicine, and rough paper with pens/pencils.
• Instructions: The invigilator/supervisor will provide guidance for starting and running the Linguaskill tests. Listen carefully.
• Need help? Raise your hand for assistance. Please note that you will not be provided with any explanations of the test questions.
• Technical issues: Immediately report if headphones/microphone aren't working, the wrong test appears or the test is incomplete.
• Maintain integrity: Do not talk to others or try to see what they are writing.
• Photo identification requirement: You will take a photo of your ID and yourself via webcam before each component. AI uses photos to track your presence during the exam.
• Devices: Mobile phones and smartwatches must be off and placed in a dead-zone bag next to your desk. They cannot be accessed during the exam or breaks.
• Not allowed: Do not bring bags, jackets, food, or drinks. Water is allowed in a plastic or metal bottle (no glass, no English text).
• Time management: A clock will be available in the exam room to help with timing.

After the Linguaskill exam

• Check completion: After finishing, ensure your test shows “Completed” on the Home page. If not, check the Active tab and re-open the test.
• Stay seated: Remain in your seat until the supervisor permits you to leave.
• Quick results: Access your results in 5 working days. You will receive online access to your results. The login information will be provided to you on the day of the exam.
• Certificate: You will obtain a digital certificate that you can share via Cambridge online system.