If proving competency in English language is a requirement, you can take a test to obtain an English language certificate.

The following institutions offer test preparation courses to get different English language certificates:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language    (TOEFL)
The Test of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.  Scores on the test are required by more than 6,000 institutions and agencies in 110 countries.   The TOEFL test opens more doors than any other academic English test.

Test of English for International CommunicationTM (TOEICŪ)
The Measure of Success in the Global Workplace
For more than 25 years, TOEICŪ has been used by institutions, companies, and government agencies worldwide to measure the English proficiency of nonnative English-speaking people.
With more than 4.5 million test takers per year, the TOEIC test is the standard for workplace English language proficiency worldwide.

First Certificate in English   (FCE)
The First Certificate in English (FCE) is one of the Cambridge ESOL exams, which include a wide range of certificates and diplomas. The FCE certifies language ability at an intermediate level. It is recognised in commerce and industry, and by educational institutions world wide. An extensively revised version was introduced in December 1996.

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), one of the Cambridge ESOL exams, certifies an advanced level.  It was introduced in 1991 and it emphasizes on real-world tasks.  People who require English for professional or study purposes can be interested in taking this examination, which is recognised by the majority of British universities.

Certificate of Proficiency in English   (CPE)
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) certifies an advanced level. It is recognised as fulfilling English language requirements by British universities and for business and academic purposes world wide. There is a new revised CPE exam, which it is available from December 2002 onwards

The International English Language Testing System    (IELTS)
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is jointly assessed and run by UCLES, the British Council and IELTS Australia: IDP Education Australia. IELTS is recognised as an entrance requirement by British, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian universities and for secondary, vocational and training programmes.

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations (LCCI)
LCCI test your use and understanding of English in work situations.  These English language examinations stand for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Examinations Board). The LCCIEB has over 100 years experience in providing trusted and valued business-related qualifications. With over 8000 Centres in more than 86 countries around the world, their qualifications are recognised internationally by employers, professional bodies and universities alike.

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