Introduction:
Who is the Linguaskill test at amU for? Why take it? How does it work?
- This test is intended for amU students and staff, particularly for MonMaster or mobility programmes.
- It certifies English language skills across all CEFR levels.
- It is a computer-based, adaptive test, which adjusts to the candidate’s level as the test progresses.
- The test takes place on the premises of Aix-Marseille University.
- It is available in two formats: 2 skills (reading and listening) or 4 skills (speaking, writing, reading comprehension and listening comprehension).
Fees:
Linguaskill 2-skill computer-based test at amU: €50.
Linguaskill 4-skill computer-based test at amU: €130.
Registration:
- Individual registration upon presentation of a student card or amU card, at the Saint-Charles Aix-Marseille University site, at SUL-CARLAM, Building 5, Staircase 3, 2nd floor, from 8.30 am to 3 pm.
- Please complete the registration form legibly (available from the secretariat or for download on this page: LinguaSkill registration form).
- For students or staff with disabilities, please register four weeks before the date of your chosen session (session accommodation request form: contact sul-certifications@univ-amu-fr) .
- To register a group of students (from amU departments), please contact sul-certifications@univ-amu-fr.
Timetable:
- LinguaSkill 2 skills (Reading and Listening):
Session on Thursday 6 November 2025.
Registration from Thursday 30 October to Wednesday 5 November 2025. - Linguaskill 4 skills:
Session on Thursday 18 December 2025 ( 9.00 am–12.00 pm at CARLAM; candidates must arrive by 8.30 am).
Registration from Monday 1 December to Monday 15 December 2025 inclusive. - Linguaskill 2 skills:
Session on 26 February 2026.
Registration open from 10 February to 25 February 2026 inclusive. Registration closed - Linguaskill 4 skills:
The session on 9 April 2026 has been postponed. New date: Tuesday 21 April at 9.00 am (6 places available). - Registration open from 3 April to 17 April.
- Linguaskill 2 skills:
Session on 7 April 2026 (registration closes 3 April). - Session on 9 April (registration closes 3 April).
- Session on 11 April (registration closes on 8 April).
- Session on 5 May (registration closes on 30 April).
- Session on 9 May (registration closes on 4 May).
- Session on 2 June (registration closes on 25 May).
- Session on 4 June (registration closes on 27 May).
- Session on 6 June (registration closes on 29 May)
- Session on 23 June (registration closes on 15 June).
- Session on 24 June (registration closes on 15 June).
- Session on 27 June (registration closes on 19 June).
- Linguaskill 4 skills:
Session on 18 June 2026.
Registration open from 1 June 2026 to 15 June 2026 inclusive.
Procedure:
4-skills test:
- Speaking (oral expression) = 15 to 20 minutes.
- Writing = 45 minutes.
- Reading and listening = between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the candidate’s level.
Results:
Candidates will receive their results by email 5 days after the test.