Currently
the most used
English Speaking test
in Japan.
*Number of test takers per year who are fully compliant with the international CEFR standards
for language assessment (Based on our research)
Currently
the most used
English Speaking test
in Japan.
*Number of test takers per year who are fully compliant with the international CEFR standards
for language assessment (Based on our research)
Business-level English speaking skills test
PROGOS®is a system that evaluates English speaking skills based on business situations, including giving presentations,
building relationships with colleagues and clients, expressing opinions, negotiating, and providing explanations.
It is a 20-minute test asking mostly open-ended questions.
The automated evaluation feature can return results within just a few minutes.
Reliable assessment criteria
Fully aligned with the internationally recognized CEFR standards for language assessment.
Quick feedback
Test-takers will get their results from their 20-minute (on average) test in about two minutes after taking the test online.
Cost efficient
At USD 5.00 per test, it is a fraction of the cost in comparison to other English Speaking Skills examinations.
If you want to know the current English skills of your employees or students in an easy and inexpensive way
If you need a tool for visualizing English speaking skills besides reading and listening
For more information/inquiries about introducing the test
ContactIf you want to understand the English proficiency of your employees and use this information in the materials for training and the development of human resources
If you need a tool that can be a part of an assessment criteria for developing global talent
Now, up to five test-takers can take the exam for free
Free trial The PROGOS®evaluation is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the universal standard for evaluating a person's command of foreign languages using a standardized criteria. CEFR is also the international standard for assessing English skills that is widely used in schools, educational institutions, academic research institutes and business corporations around the world.
The CEFR evaluation's index levels are as follows: beginner learner at the elementary level from Pre-A1 to A2, intermediate learner who can communicate independently from B1 to B2, and proficient advanced learner from C1 to C2.
You are competent enough to work overseas. | B2 High and above | Can spontaneously give a detailed presentation about a wide range of topics. Can actively engage in conversations about a wide range of topics using a wide range of colloquial expressions |
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B2 | Can give a prepared, detailed presentation provided the topic is of personal interest. Can participate in a discussion about topics of interest using a sufficient range of words and expressions | |
You can work comfortably in an English-speaking environment. | B1 High | Can give a reasonably smooth presentation about social situations of personal interest. Can maintain a social conversation by providing detailed explanations |
B1 | Can give more details about familiar topics using a wide range of words, phrases, and expressions. Can maintain a social conversation using a wide range of simple words and expressions | |
A2 High | Can talk about topics related to everyday life using a series of simple words, phrases, and sentences. Can interact in predictable everyday situations using a wide range of basic words and expressions | |
A2 | Can talk about a range of familiar topics using a series of simple phrases and sentences. Can give basic information and simple opinions on familiar topics using a series of phrases and sentences | |
A1 High | Can talk about a limited range of familiar topics using simple words and basic phrases in a limited range of sentence structures. Can ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics using a limited range of expressions | |
A1 | Can give personal information (e.g. family, daily routine, hobby) using memorized expressions. Can ask and answer questions about personal topics using memorized expressions | |
Pre-A1 | Can give personal information (e.g. family, daily routine, hobby) using memorized expressions. Can ask and answer questions about personal topics using memorized expressions |
Interview
The test-taker answers ten different questions. Answers are then examined in terms of their quality — i.e. whether the test-taker has answered the questions accurately or not.
Reading Aloud
The test-taker reads eight sentences aloud that are shown to them. A degree of their understanding of the sentences is assessed based on the delivery as well as the pronunciation.
Presentation
A topic is presented where the test taker is required to speak for an extended period of time. The test-taker is assessed on how this presentation of the topic is handled.
Presentation with Graphic
The test-taker is instructed to speak about the graphs or charts included in the question. The assessment is based on how the facts and information seen on the graph or chart are presented in a logical manner.
Communication Activity
The test-taker has a simulated conversation about a given topic. The assessment is based on how the test-taker is able to respond to the prompts like in a normal conversation.
Prof. Yukio Tono, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, is an advisor for PROGOS®. Prof. Tono is a leading authority in CEFR research. We interviewed him to ask why CEFR should be used for business English skills assessment.
As a test that evaluates practical business English speaking proficiently. PROGOS®has been introduced and used for a variety of purposes such as: the visualization of the English proficiency of job applicants; the creation of an English learning index for global talent development in companies; and as a requirement for promotion. Over 600 companies and educational institutions have introduced PROGOS®.
The Chairperson of PROGOS Inc., Ms. Ando interviewed Amazon employees about their values and recruitment practices based on the corporate philosophy "Our Leadership Principles" and the use of PROGOS®.
2020 Reimagine Education Award received
We won the silver prize in the learning assessment category of the 2020 Reimagine Education Awards. We are the first Japanese group to win the award.
6th HR Technology Award received
We won the Remarkable Start-up Award in the 6th HR Technology Awards supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.