Our tests
Recruiting the best talent gives your business a competitive edge.
Versant tests use advanced AI to evaluate English communication skills accurately and reliably in real business situations to help you identify which candidates will be successful in role.
Give employees at all levels the opportunity to thrive in their career and drive your business forward. Understand their current proficiency level and pinpoint their development goals.
Reasons why companies choose Versant
Fast
Issue tests quickly and receive results within minutes
Accurate
Our AI technology accurately assesses language proficiency without any bias
Relevant
Practical, business-relevant content to evaluate and recruit candidates
Simple to use
Easy to administer and track results through a dedicated dashboard
Accessible
24/7 test availability on website, mobile or desktop
Detailed score reports
Provide actionable suggestions for improvement
“Since Versant's integration with our internal English training program, test scores are now used to set standards for all of our overseas representatives. Versant allows us to recognize our employees' practical speaking ability – something that can't be done with a paper-based test.”
Deputy Manager, Human Resources Department Nikkei
Whether you need a comprehensive evaluation of all four language skills or require a targeted assessment of speaking or writing abilities, Versant Tests provide the flexibility and reliability needed for successful talent acquisition.
Other spoken language tests
Helps HR professionals, government agents, and school administrators to quickly measure the core speaking skills of their staff and students. Used for recruiting, training & development, and program placement.
Skills assessed: Spoken language, available in Arabic, Dutch, French and Spanish
Test length: 15-17 minutes
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Validity and reliability
World class technology at your fingertips. Versant tests are backed by years of research in speech processing, statistical modelling, linguistics, latent semantic analysis, and testing theory.
Developing tests to the highest standards
Versant machine-generated scores are virtually indistinguishable from scoring that is done by expert human transcriptions and repeated independent human judgements.
Automated scoring technology
Using patented artificial intelligence and auto-marking, Versant tests take away the human element allowing you to make unbiased decisions to advance and place only the most qualified candidates.
Supported by experts in the field
Our Research and Development team works closely with international experts in the research of the technology and development of the Versant tests to ensure only the most reliable and accurate assessment is available.