Re-sitting a component
It is possible for a candidate to re-sit a component in which they scored poorly (including the Speaking component).
Candidates must re-s...
Candidate Quick Start Guide
Attached to this article is the Linguaskill Candidate Quick Start Guide. It details how to start and run a Linguaskill test.
Why has my candidate received an asterisk (*) for Speaking instead of a result?
Candidates receive an asterisk (*) if the audio quality of the responses was not of a sufficient quality that we were able to assess the ...
Why has my candidate received an asterisk (*) for Reading and Listening instead of a score?
Candidates receive an asterisk (*) for Reading and Listening where they have not answered sufficient questions within the time limit for ...
My candidate has taken two of the three Linguaskill tests, but received an asterisk (*) for Speaking/Reading and Listening. Can you assess my candidate's result based on their performance in the other tests?
No, as these are modular tests we cannot offer a result for Speaking or Reading and Listening based on the performance in other skills.
I...
My candidate received an asterisk (*) for Speaking. Does this mean that they failed?
An asterisk (*) in Speaking indicates that the audio quality of the candidate's responses that were recorded was not of a sufficient qual...
Can I request a results enquiry for an 'Unmarkable' Speaking test?
No, the candidate received an asterisk (*) as a result for the test which indicated that the audio quality was not of sufficient quality ...
Can I have a copy of my candidate's answers?
No, we do not provide individual candidate answer data.
Session and Entry deadlines
Session and Entry Deadlines
For the Reading and Listening, and Writing tests you can create a session at any time, immediately add entrie...
Trial Reports
Trial reports for the Linguaskill Reading and Listening and Writing tests.
Also a report on Computer-adaptive testing of Reading and List...
How are Linguaskill tests marked?
The Reading & Listening and Writing tests are both auto marked.
Once completed the Reading & Listening test are available immediately.
O...
Can candidates access their results?
Candidates are not able to access their results on the test portal. They will need to ask you for their results.
Can users have more than one user role?
Yes, a user can have multiple roles.
For example, if you assign a user the Linguaskill_Entries user role and the Linguaskill_Purchasing u...
Can I add additional users?
Yes, you can create additional users and assign them various roles.
You can find more information on the different roles available and in...
How do I generate candidate results?
Detailed instructions for generating candidate results can be found in the Linguaskill Manual for Metrica here.
If you'd like help or adv...
How can I see how many test credits I have?
Detailed instructions for reviewing your available test credits, and purchasing additional credits, can be found here.
How do I reset my password?
Please follow the steps below if you've forgotten your password, or would like to reset it.
Navigate to https://www.metritests.com/metri...
How do I login?
To log in to the system follow the simple steps below.
Navigate to https://www.metritests.com/metrica
Enter your Username, Password and ...
How long do Linguaskill tests take?
The Reading & Listening test takes approximately 80 minutes.
The test will not end abruptly but will allow the candidate to complete the ...
Technical and Hardware Requirements
The minimum technical requirements that each computer must have to be able to run a test correctly, are shown in the table below:
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Linguaskill - Example Reports
Attached to this article you'll find an example Candidate Test Report Form for Linguaskill General and Business, and an example of what a...
Special Arrangements
Candidates who have special requirements will need to take a paper-based* version of the Linguaskill Reading and Listening, and Writing...
Practice Tests for Candidates
Practice Tests
Practice tests can be used by candidates to gain some experience of what the Linguaskill exam will be like.
Practice test...
