High-Quality Assessment you can Rely on

An Integrated Structure

The tests accurately measure the Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing abilities of test takers. The tests also help non-native speakers of English to get recruited in positions where English is the principal language of communication.

Progress through the Levels

Candidates are able to enter at a stage that suits them and rise through the series as their English language skills improve.

Benchmark of Language Ability

Mapping to the CEFR enable language learners, teachers, universities and potential employers to compare and relate language qualification by level.

Relevant test content

The Tests of English is recognized and accepted by employers, professional bodies …etc. The tests focus on factual contexts that address the needs of workplace such as applying for jobs, company policies, workplace facilities, staff development.

Real life contexts

The Tests of English consist of questions that are relevant to the way test takers need to use English in their studies, working and social lives. The Speaking section is conducted face-to-face; this prompts the most realistic performance from candidates. The use of the face-to-face component is supported by a body of current academic research and puts the Tests of English at a distinguished position from other English language tests.

Variety of Options

The NHC Tests of English come in two different formats: paper-based and internet-based.

International Recognition

NHC Tests of English are accepted by a variety of international companies and Universities.

Verify the CPR Online

The Candidate Performance Report (CPR) can be verified online via our Verification Service.  Organizations and individuals can freely verify that an applicant is presenting a genuine CPR by checking that the results on the Candidate Performance Report match the ones on our database.

Equality and Consistency

Equality and consistent delivery of the test is ensured by the continual monitoring of examiners and test results as well as test centre management and facilities. This high quality and secure test helps organisations  (whether an educational institution or commercial organisation) identify people with the appropriate level of English language proficiency.