Linguaskill officially recognized by the ZHAW and HSLU

Linguaskill officially recognized by the ZHAW and HSLU

Testing the English language levels of students is an important process for higher education institutions and pathway providers. Whether for admissions, course placement, progress measurement or graduation.

Linguaskill officially recognized by the ZHAW and HSLU

Linguaskill helps institutions test candidates easily and reliably and provides them with fast results. Results are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability.

In Switzerland big institutions such as the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) and the Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)* already recognise Linguaskill for admission.

Linguaskill is available in two different options:

  • Linguaskill General: Linguaskill General tests language used in daily life, making it ideal for university admission or exit and recruitment for roles in a non-business specific environment. Test topics include studying and working, making future plans, travel and technology.
  • Linguaskill Business: Linguaskill Business tests language used in a corporate setting. It is most suitable for business specific courses or for recruitment in organisations where employees would be expected to be familiar with the language of business. Test topics include the buying and selling of products or services, the office, business travel and human resources.

Would you like to read more about Linguaskill? Please visit this website for further informaiton.

*Please note that Linguaskill is only accepted by the HSLU School of Business.

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