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Scholar by ei5

An English speaking certified test, built for students.

Scholar is the lightweight version of the ei5 Certified Test, designed for students and schools. Certified native English speakers and AI evaluate spoken English across the same five constructs.

5 levels
Levels
~10 min
Duration
5
Constructs
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Assessment report (sample)71/100
  • Pronunciation78
  • Fluency70
  • Intonation68
  • Prosody64
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  • L / R sounds (light / right)
  • Hesitation on picture-description questions
  • Flat pitch on questions
  • Pace drops on longer answers
What You Get

What you get after the test.

Graded by native speakers

Certified native speakers actually listen to your audio and evaluate it.

Level placement

A clear ei1–ei5 level for where you stand.

Strengths & weaknesses

A breakdown across all five constructs.

Official report

An official ei5 evaluation report to support school and study-abroad preparation.

01About Scholar

The ei5 Certified Test, tuned for students.

Scholar is a certified English speaking test. It uses the same five evaluation constructs as the ei5 Certified Test and is scored by certified native English speakers, but it is shorter and designed for students.

A first step toward what comes next: high school applications, university entrance, and study abroad.

FormatOnline
Duration~10 min
Levelsei1 (Beginner) to ei5 (Advanced)
ScoringCertified native speakers + AI
Results3–5 business days
ForStudents & institutions
02How it works

Scored by certified native English speakers.

Like the main certified test, Scholar is scored primarily by certified native English speakers, with AI as a secondary check to reduce bias. Results arrive within 3–5 business days.

1

Pick a level

Choose the right test for the student from ei1 to ei5.

~1 min
2

Record answers in English

Respond to prompts by voice. Audio is recorded securely.

~10 min
3

Native experts score it

Certified native English speakers score each test against the five evaluation constructs.

Expert evaluation
4

Get the results

Level and per-construct results delivered to the student.

3–5 business days
03The constructs

Scored on the same five constructs as the main test.

Scholar uses the exact same five evaluation constructs as the ei5 Certified Test. Together, they shape one thing: English that comes across clearly.

01
Enunciated Cadence 明瞭な発話リズム
02
Phonetic Precision 音声学的精度
03
Fluent Articulation 流暢な発話構成
04
Tonal Fluidity 音調の流暢性
05
Prosodic Intonation Control 韻律的イントネーション制御
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04Levels

Five levels from ei1 to ei5.

Pick the right test for each student. Topics shift by level.

ei1
BeginnerBeginner
Sample topics
Self-introduction, favorites, daily life
ei2
ElementaryElementary
Sample topics
School activities, family & friends
ei3
IntermediateIntermediate
Sample topics
Future goals, memorable events
ei4
Upper-IntermediateUpper-Intermediate
Sample topics
Social issues, extracurriculars, self-presentation
ei5
AdvancedAdvanced
Sample topics
Debate, leadership, global issues
05About official certification

Scholar and the ei5 Official Certification.

Scholar is a certified test for measuring speaking ability. Earning the ei5 Official Certification requires taking the main ei5 Certified Test.

Scholar

Certified test for speaking ability

Evaluates a student's spoken English across five constructs and delivers a level plus detailed feedback. It helps students understand where they are now and where to go next.

ei5 Certified Test

Official certification

The ei5 Official Certification is awarded to those who pass the ei5 Certified Test. It is an official credential from a U.S. accreditation body and can be used for university and study-abroad applications.

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Help students hear their own spoken English with Scholar.

Speaking builds confidence; results make growth visible. A first step toward higher education or study abroad.

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