Versant Language Tests: Fast, Accurate, Relevant
The Versant suite of language learning products is designed to assess individuals’ practical, business-relevant language skills and competencies. This comprehensive solution empowers businesses to confidently hire the best talent and schools to evaluate learners’ skills. The tests use advanced AI to evaluate communication skills accurately and reliably in real business situations.
The tests are available 24x7, with no need for appointments. As soon as the test is completed, a score report can be accessed, which provides detailed performance insights and helpful suggestions for improvement.
Why choose Versant?
- Fast: issue tests quickly and receive results within minutes
- Accurate: Our AI technology accurately assesses language proficiency without any bias
- Relevant: Practical, business-relevant content to evaluate and recruit candidates
- Simple to use: Easy to administer and track results through a dedicated dashboard
- Accessible: 24/7 test availability on website, mobile or desktop
- Detailed score reports: Provide actionable suggestions for improvement.
View available tests
- 4-Skills Essential Test
- Used by corporations, call centers and business process outsourcing (BPO) providers for assessing applicants, new hires, or existing employees.
- Skills assessed: Speaking, listening, reading, writing.
- Test length: 30 minutes
- English Placement Test
- Used by companies to track progress and for training programs.
- Skills assessed: Speaking, listening, reading, writing.
- Test length: 50 minutes
- Professional English Test
- Used by corporations to evaluate the communication skills of employees before, during, or at the end of a professional English training program.
- Skills assessed: Speaking, listening, reading, writing.
- Test length: 60 minutes
- English Speaking Test
- Helps HR professionals evaluate spoken English skills for recruiting, training & development, and promotion programs. Tests for comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Perfect for customer facing roles. Can be taken on smartphone app.
- Skills assessed: Spoken English
- Test length: 17 minutes
- English Writing Test
- Used by corporations and call centers to evaluate the written English skills of job candidates and employees. Suitable for those specializing in note taking, summarizing and email communication.
- Skills assessed: Written English
- Test length: 35 minutes
- Other spoken language tests:
- Helps HR professionals, government agents, and school administrators to quickly measure the core speaking skills of their staff and students. Used for recruiting, training & development, and program placement.
- Skills assessed: Spoken language, available in Arabic, Dutch, French and Spanish
- Test length: 15-17 minutes
Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC): The English test for real-world success
The Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC) is a powerful tool for certifying candidates' real-world English skills. Employers and universities worldwide trust the PEIC as proof of English language ability in real-life contexts. The certificate has been designed to cater to the needs of 21st-century global citizens, opening the doors to opportunities and supporting them in making their mark in a challenging and ever-changing world.
Candidates can schedule their two-hour test at their convenience, take it securely from home, school, or a testing center, and swiftly receive their certificate along with detailed results. The test covers all levels, from A1 to C2, and is open to candidates aged 14 and above. With no specific preparation required, test-takers have access to familiarization resources. By assessing a combination of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, the PEIC mirrors the reality of daily communication, providing trusted evidence of language proficiency.