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EF has teamed up with the world's most prestigious exam body, the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, in a ground-breaking collaboration that fundamentally improves the way students learn English. EF and Cambridge ESOL are working together to promote innovations in language learning and assessment.

The EF Cambridge English Test (EFCELT) - your key to faster learning

EFCELT, developed by Cambridge ESOL and EF, is a test that you will take after completing your course. EFCELT comprehensively describes your abilities and gives you an internationally aligned indication of your language level. This accurate assessment of your level is the key to ensuring that you learn in focused and efficient way. With EF, you don't spend time on things you already know, or struggling with language that is too difficult. There are thousands of hours of specialist research and development behind this test. And the result is easy to understand: you simply learn a lot faster.

Another crucial advantage of the EFCELT: its levels are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference. This way your EFCELT results you a clear indication of your English skill set and level and will help you decide the next steps in your careers or studies. You earn an official EFCELT Report upon successful completion of your course.

Cambridge TKT qualifications for all EF Teachers

Our Teachers are at the heart of our and our success. All of EF's teachers have been hired for their dedication and teaching talent, and possess a TEFL qualification. We are also making sure that all our teachers go through and pass the Cambridge Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT). You as our student directly benefit from this additional qualification. EF is the only language school who significantly invest in teacher training. This new initiative adds proof to our unmatched commitment to teacher quality - and gives you the guarantee that our teachers are at the forefront of language instruction.

EF's Accelerated Learning Research Unit at Cambridge University

As the world's largest language school, EF is in a unique position to put theory to practice. EF's Research Unit at Cambridge University's Research centre for English and Applied Linguistics supports scientists and linguists in the creation of sophisticated tools and technologies for faster language learning. Findings will be shared across disciplines to improve our understanding and practices of language education.

About the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

Cambridge ESOL offers the world's leading range of certificates for learners and teachers of English - taken by our 2 million people in 130 countries. They help people gain entrance to university, improve job prospects or measure progress in English. More than 8,500 employers, universities and government bodies around the globe recognize Cambridge ESOL qualifications.