What is the difference between LILATE and TestJungle placement tests?
LILATE and TestJungle are two language assessment tools used in professional contexts, but they do not serve the same purpose.
One is an official certification, while the other provides placement tests. Depending on the objective, they respond to different needs.
Comparison table
Criteria | LILATE | TestJungle |
|---|---|---|
Type of assessment | Official certification registered with France Compétences (RS). Conducted through a 1-hour interview with a human examiner via videoconference. | Automated 30-minute placement test, no human interaction. |
Purpose | Certify language proficiency (oral and written), officially recognized and CPF-eligible. | Quickly determine language level to support recruitment or training decisions. |
Target audience | Employees or candidates needing official certification (mobility, CPF, institutional recognition). | Companies wishing to assess large volumes of employees or candidates efficiently. |
Duration | 1 hour | 30 minutes |
Results | Detailed report delivered within 24 hours after the session. | Instant results, available in real time. |
Format | Human evaluation conducted via videoconference. | Online automated evaluation. |
Languages | Multilingual (English, German, Spanish, Italian, etc.), aligned with CEFR levels. | Multilingual (English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, etc.), oriented toward professional use. |
Candidate experience | Personalized, interactive, realistic. | Fast, smooth, and perceived as neutral. |
Cost | Around €180 incl. VAT for individuals; decreasing rates for companies depending on volume. | Around €50 per test, cost-effective for large-scale deployment. |
Use cases | Official certification for certifying training programs, CPF eligibility, and professional mobility. | Pre-training evaluation, recruitment, workforce mapping, and corporate skills assessment. |
Conclusion
In summary, LILATE is an official certification, essential when an institutionally recognized validation is required.
By contrast, TestJungle placement tests are quick, cost-effective tools, ideal for companies that need to assess large groups of employees or candidates efficiently.
Updated on: 05/09/2025
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