Recognised English Certificates

Not all English certificates are equal. Here's which ones employers and universities actually recognise — and which are just souvenirs.

A certificate is only valuable if the people you're trying to impress accept it.

The certificates that count

Widely recognised options:

IELTS — universities, immigration, employers worldwide
TOEFL iBT — especially US universities
Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced) — lifelong, employer-friendly
School completion certificates — useful, but confirm recognition

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