How to Prepare for English 360°

❓ What is the English 360° Certificate?

English 360° is a comprehensive, 100% online English certification that takes only one hour to complete. It evaluates five key skills:

• Listening comprehension

• Reading comprehension

• Written expression

• Spoken expression (monologue and dialogue)

• Plus a dedicated grammar module

The test assesses your level of English through a variety of question types inspired by real-life and professional situations.

There’s no need to go to a certified testing center—English 360° can be taken anytime from your computer.

Your results are displayed on the CEFR scale (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)—an international standard. Ask your training provider for an example certificate.

The exam is graded by native, experienced, and certified evaluators. Your certificate is delivered within 24 hours and is available on your Candidate Space.

ℹ️ General Information

English 360° evaluates your current, real-world level of English, so no specific preparation is required, unlike other tests that need intensive revision. Generally, any English training course will prepare you for the English 360° Certification.

It’s an end-of-training certification that showcases your progress and makes your training CPF-eligible. Everything takes place online.

However, if you want to prepare a little more, plenty of easy-to-access online resources exist.

💡 How to Prepare

Take a practice test

Check your Candidate Space for the “demo test” or “practice test.” This lets you explore the interface and try sample questions. Your answers won’t count toward your official score.

Other preparation tips:

• Take an English Fluency Predictor (EFP), which is available free of charge to all candidates registered for the English 360 exam. EFP is a short, auto-scored placement exam that offers candidates another opportunity to become familiar with our testing platform - it does not predict your English 360° score.

• Practice with the interactive exercises in your Candidate Space

• Use English learning apps on your phone

• Play English games

• Watch TV shows and movies in English (original version)

All of these tips will help you improve your English and feel more confident for the test.

🧐 What to Expect from English 360°

English 360° is designed to assess and certify your mastery of English across all core language skills:

📌 Skill 1: Listening Comprehension

• 3 audio sections

• 4 answer choices per question

• Approximately 25 questions total

Topics include: everyday situations (at the store, at the market, with friends), image descriptions, and professional settings (meetings, appointments).

Assessment Criteria: Vocabulary and grammar knowledge, comprehension level, fluency/speed

📌 Skill 2: Reading Comprehension

• 4 texts

• 4 answer choices per question

• Approximately 16 questions total

• Question formats: fill-in-the-blanks, drag-and-drop, reading and comprehension questions

Sample texts: emails, reports, news articles

Assessment Criteria: Vocabulary and grammar knowledge, comprehension level, fluency/speed

📌 Skill 3: Spoken Expression (Monologue & Dialogue)

• Approximately 6 questions total

• Interview/conversation-style questions asked without preparation

• Response time varies (30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on the question)

Assessment Criteria: Sentence structure and accuracy, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, pronunciation, grammar/tense usage, fluency

📌 Skill 4: Written Expression

• 2 scenarios

• 125 words required per response

Examples: describe a work situation, reply to an email, write a story based on an image or series of images

Assessment Criteria: Sentence structure, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, clarity and continuity

📌 Grammar

• Approximately 20 questions

• Varied formats: fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, etc.

Assessment Criteria: Understanding of grammar rules, including conjugation, prepositions, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement

🎯 Tips for a Higher Score

• For speaking and writing sections, give full, detailed answers—the more developed your response, the more your skills will shine.

• Speak clearly and not too fast.

• Aim for structured and fluid responses.

• Keep an eye on the timer—each question is timed!

• Proofread your written answers before submitting.

• Don’t be afraid to use your imagination—creativity is a plus!