b4skills for Universities

Academic Integrity.
Validated
At Scale.

Secure, rigorous, and reliable English language testing built specifically for university admissions, internal placement, and graduate exit benchmarking.

University students on campus
Framework
CEFR & GSE Mapped

Uncompromising Standards
for Higher Education

We fuse cutting-edge Item Response Theory with seamless architectural delivery, ensuring validity and reliability.

Validated Psychometrics

Our CAT engine prevents item exposure and precisely identifies capability far faster than flat linear testing.

Proctored Security

Optional live monitoring, browser lockdown, and AI-powered anomaly detection for remote high-stakes testing.

Seamless LTI Integration

Connect instantly to Blackboard, Canvas, or Moodle via standard LTI 1.3 integration.

Advanced Cohort Analytics

Drill down into faculty-wide data, track longitudinal progress, and export to institutional data warehouses.

University library study session
Research Backed

Validity Meets
Modern Assessment.

  • Cut operational bottlenecks associated with manual placements. Full cohorts assessed in under an hour.
  • Align with international admissions standards. Ensure your applicants possess the requisite skills to thrive.
  • Our proprietary AI speaking evaluation mimics human raters with exceptional Pearson correlation coefficients.
Academia Portfolio

Scalable Solutions for
Every Faculty Need

Global Admissions Testing
Pre-Sessional Tracking
Graduate Exit Benchmarking
Student researching

The Academic Suite

Admissions Teams
b4skills translates to
Admissions Teams
"

We replaced three separate entrance tests with b4skills and halved our processing time without sacrificing validity.

  • No manual grading bottlenecks
  • Assured security and anti-fraud
  • Direct integration with student records
Faculty Heads
b4skills translates to
Faculty Heads
"

The nuanced gap analysis in the writing and speaking reports allows us to tailor pre-sessional focus perfectly.

  • Detailed multi-skill domain reporting
  • Automated CEFR sub-skill breakdowns
  • Longitudinal cohort tracking
Students
b4skills translates to
Students
"

The testing platform was incredibly smooth and straightforward. Getting my results clearly explained reduced all my anxiety.

  • Modern, distraction-free interface
  • Transparent skill feedback
  • Fair, adaptive questioning

Modernize Your Faculty
Assessments