Versant by Pearson

English assessment designed by educators.

 

Quick and reliable AI-powered testing – so your students can start strong and succeed.

 

Whether you’re placing learners, measuring progress or preparing students for academic or career success, Versant by Pearson offers a suite of English language tests tailored to your program's needs.

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Why educators trust Versant by Pearson

Quick and easy to administer

Tests are fully digital, self-guided, and accessible on-demand – from school labs or home

Scalable and flexible

Easily test one student or thousands with consistent, AI-scored accuracy

Results in minutes

Receive detailed score reports in less than an hour, with diagnostics mapped to CEFR and GSE

Secure and proctored

Use our optional remote monitoring service for added security in remote test environments

Choose the right test

Test Best for Skills assessed Test length English type
Versant English Placement Test Placing students in the right course level and measuring learning progress Speaking, listening, reading, writing 50 minutes Everyday English
Versant 4 Skills Essential Test Quick screening of applicants or students for all four skills Speaking, listening, reading, writing 30 minutes Everyday English
Versant English and Speaking Test Screening speaking skills of students or educators Speaking, listening 17 minutes Everyday English
Versant Writing Test Assessing written English for admissions or teaching staff Writing 35 minutes Everyday English
Versant Professional English Test Benchmarking students’ workplace English readiness or progress Speaking, listening, reading, writing 60 minutes Business and everyday English

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Score reports that inform teaching

Each test provides:

  • An overall score and diagnostic scores in all four skill areas.
  • Detailed descriptors of learner performance.
  • Suggestions for improvement.
  • CEFR and GSE alignment.
  • Recommended Pearson course activities (for example, Roadmap, Speakout).

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Easy for instructors, powerful for programs

  • Add students via our admin dashboard 
  • Students receive email invites to test – on campus or at home 
  • Track and compare results across cohorts 
  • Gain insights to adjust instruction or placement as needed

The Global Scale of English

Understanding learning objectives

The Global Scale of English (GSE) is the central pillar of our Pearson English Journey. It helps students to understand their English language abilities precisely and accurately, which motivates and gives confidence in return.

The GSE helps teachers to confidently place students at their level of progress and to create optimal personalized learning pathways. Their development can be checked against detailed, easy-to-use learning objectives.

Learn more about the GSE