CLOE: a professional test in European languages

Certification-cloe with BTL

To assess the level of German, Spanish, French as a foreign languageItalian, or Portuguese, BTL recommends the CLOE test. This certification of oral and written language skills assesses the professional language used in the office.

If you'd like to test your command of the language of a particular professional field, CLOE allows you to select this specialization when you register. Various fields are offered, including: aeronautics, accounting, law, environment, finance, marketing, etc.

CLOE consists of an online written test under remote supervision, followed by an online appointment to assess oral skills.

Consult the comparison table of tests available for CPF courses >

CLOE highlights

Choosing CLOE means choosing :

  • 360° assessmentof written and oral comprehension and expression,
  • thanks to a test that adapts to the candidate's level and enables specialization,
  • easy to organize: the CLOE is taken remotely on a computer at a time chosen by the candidate,
  • whose detailed certificate is emailed directly to the learner within 3 working days of the oral test.

The written test lasts an average of 50 minutes, depending on the candidate's level and content.

Skills evaluated :

  • Use of language: vocabulary, grammar, expressions
  • Reading comprehension: reading a short text and answering questions
  • Listening comprehension: listen to recordings and answer questions

CLOE includes MCQs, fill-in-the-blank sentences, propositional fill-in-the-blank sentences, word and sentence order exercises and word banks.

Then, the appointment to assess the oral level lasts 15 to 20 minutes:

  • Introductory questions: 3-5 min
  • Case study scenarios: 4-6 minutes
  • A discussion around a theme: 4-6 minutes

The test takes place remotely in two stages. First, the candidate takes a supervised written test online. This part is taken at a time convenient to the candidate, within 30 days of the test date assigned by BTL at the end of the course.

At the end of the written test, the CLOE platform offers an individual webcam appointment for the oral assessment. It is possible to postpone the appointment with 24 hours' notice before the oral.

See all the details of the CLOE certifications offered by BTL :

CLOE French as a foreign language >

German CLOE >

Spanish CLOE >

Italian CLOE >

English CLOE >

CLOE Portuguese https://certifications-cloe.com/

To take the CLOE test, candidates must first take a placement test.

The CLOE is validated and a certificate issued for level A2 of the CEFR.

To assess lower levels, feel free to consult the other tests we offer or contact an advisor >