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# What is the difference between LILATE and FlashLevel placement tests?

**LILATE** and **FlashLevel** 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.

The table below compares LILATE and FlashLevel to help you better understand their differences.

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| Criteria | LILATE | FlashLevel |
| ---- |
| **Type of assessment** | Official certification listed on France Compétences' RS registry, offered in two formats: LILATE Examiner Mode (video interview with an examiner) or LILATE AI (automated AI-assisted test, self-administered). | 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 for the Examiner format, or about 30 minutes for the AI format. | 30 minutes |
| **Results** | Detailed report delivered within 24 hours after the session. | Instant results, available in real time. |
| **Format** | Human evaluation conducted via videoconference or automated online assessment. | Online automated evaluation. |
| **Languages** | English, Spanish, Italian, German, French as a foreign language, sign language, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Russian. | English, Spanish, Italian, French as a foreign language, German, Portuguese. |
| **Candidate experience** | Personalized, interactive, realistic. | Fast, smooth, and perceived as neutral. |
| **Cost** | Around €180 incl. VAT for individuals; pricing grid for LILATE partners. | Not available for purchase by individuals, pricing reserved for companies and LILATE partners. |
| **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, **FlashLevel** placement tests are quick, cost-effective tools, ideal for companies that need to assess large groups of employees or candidates efficiently.