CERTUS – English Language Proficiency Testing

On Wednesday, the 19th the representatives of the public and private universities of Georgia got together at NAEC to discuss the partnership within the framework of the project “CERTUS”.

The National Assessment and Examinations Center’s assessment platform “CERTUS” is a great way to test English language  proficiency  and obtain  a certificate in a flash. 

During the presentation the author of the project, the Head of Foreign Languages Subject Group Rusudan Tkemaladze spoke about the contents of the test. According to Ms. Tkemaladze the test evaluates examinee’s level of grammatical structures, vocabulary, as well as reading, listening, speaking and writing skills.

The level of language proficiency is determined in accordance with the levels set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – C1 (high) , B2 (above average), B1 (medium), A2 (below average), A1 (elementary).

The test consists of four parts: 

1. Reading and use of English; 

2. Listening; 

3. Speaking; 

4. Writing. 

The examinee can take the test fully or partially. The parts of the test can be passed in any sequence. 

“CERTUS” is a computer based test. Therefore, the results of reading comprehension and use of English will be revealed upon completion.  However, the results of the speaking  and listening parts will be  known within 10 working days.

The CERTUS language proficiency certificate is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, as well as accredited private and public higher education institutions. 

The registration for the very first “CERTUS” exam is now open.