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# How much does a LILATE cost and what does the price include?

The **standard price of a LILATE is €180 VAT included**.
This fee covers **the certification exam only** and **does not include any preparation courses**.

### ${color}[#50bd9b](What the LILATE price includes )

The LILATE price includes:
* the **official LILATE certification** exam
* an assessment **via video call with a human examiner**
* a professional role-play scenario tailored to the language being assessed
* an analysis of your comprehension, expression, and interaction skills
* the delivery of a **LILATE certificate** (from B1 level onwards) or a **level attestation** (A1 or A2)
* results that can be used in a professional or recruitment context

👉 LILATE is a **certification**, not a training course.

### ${color}[#50bd9b](Does the LILATE includes language lessons? )

**No.**
The LILATE includes **no lessons whatsoever**, neither before nor after the test.
If you wish to improve your level, practise, or prepare specifically for the exam, you will need to follow **a separate training programme or preparation course**, offered by a training organisation, your employer, or a partner provider.

### ${color}[#50bd9b](Can I prepare for the LILATE before taking it?)

Yes, absolutely, but **it is not required**.
Some candidates take the LILATE directly, while others choose to complete a few targeted lessons or specific coaching depending on their professional goals.
The duration and format of preparation depend on your starting level and expectations.

### ${color}[#50bd9b](Key takeaways )

* **LILATE price: €180 VAT included**
* The price covers **the certification only**
* Preparation courses are **optional and separate**
* LILATE measures your actual language skills at a given point in time