Question 1

What is the English 360 certification and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

English 360 is a professional English certification issued by Azure Solutions. It is intended for employees, jobseekers and candidates for mobility who need to certify an operational English level in a professional context. It assesses the five CEFR competencies: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, spoken expression and situational interaction. Linguaphone is an English 360 partner and offers the certification at the end of its CPF-eligible English pathways.

Question 2

How are English 360 results expressed?

Accepted Answer

Results are expressed as CEFR levels for each of the five skills assessed, giving a fine-grained map of the language profile. The certificate is awarded from A2 in each of the five skills, with no compensation; below that, a certificate of completion details the levels achieved. The RS7637 listing sets no validity period and no automatic equivalence with other certifications.

Question 3

Is English 360 eligible for CPF funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. English 360 is registered with the Specific Repertory under code RS7637, certifier Azure Solutions, valid until 26/06/2028. Preparation courses are eligible for CPF funding. Since the decree of 26 February 2026, CPF funding for language training is capped at €1,500 with a personal contribution of €150. Linguaphone handles the funding application with you (CPF, OPCO, company training plan). For any CPF-funded training, sitting the certification is mandatory.

Question 4

How does the English 360 exam work?

Accepted Answer

The English 360 exam assesses the five CEFR competencies in an integrated manner: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, spoken expression and situational interaction. The papers cover concrete professional situations: participating in a meeting, writing an email or report, understanding a professional exchange, reading a work document. The test is computer-based and results are delivered quickly. A Welcome Kit is available on request to prepare effectively.

Question 5

How long does it take to prepare for English 360 with Linguaphone?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your starting level and target, preparation averages 30 to 60 hours of one-to-one training with a native trainer, complemented by self-study on our digital platform. Before starting, we run a placement test (written and oral) to calibrate the pathway. Training is offered remotely by default (video, phone); please contact us for in-person courses in Paris, Dijon or Mulhouse.

Question 6

How much does the English 360 certification cost and how can it be funded?

Accepted Answer

The cost depends on the programme it belongs to: at Linguaphone the exam sitting is included in the English course it validates, not billed separately. The price of the programme is built with you based on your starting level, your professional goal and the number of hours agreed, hence a tailored quote. On funding, since English 360 is listed in the Répertoire Spécifique, the preparatory course is CPF-eligible: under the decree of 26 February 2026, CPF support for language training is capped at €1,500, with a personal contribution of €150 from the employee. Programmes can also be funded by an OPCO, the employer's skills development plan or France Travail. We handle the funding application with you.

Question 7

Can I see a sample English 360 test before sitting it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On request we provide the official English 360 Welcome Kit, which sets out the question formats, sample tasks for each of the five skills and the marking grid used by the awarding body. It is the best way to get familiar with the exam beforehand. Before the programme starts, a placement test in writing and speaking already positions you on the CEFR scale and lets us calibrate the preparation around your professional needs.

Question 8

How does the English 360 speaking test work?

Accepted Answer

The speaking part of English 360 is taken online, on a workstation with a headset and microphone, not in front of an examiner. It covers two of the five assessed skills: spoken expression, with guided contributions on professional situations, and interaction in context, in the form of a simulated workplace exchange (taking part in a meeting, responding to a colleague, reacting to a request). That interaction component is what most sets English 360 apart from certifications that keep the papers strictly separate. Each skill receives its own CEFR level in the results report.

Question 9

How do I register for the English 360 certification with Linguaphone?

Accepted Answer

Registration happens through your training programme: you contact us for a quote, we run the placement test, then we schedule the exam at the end of the programme. For any CPF-funded course, sitting the certification is compulsory. Courses are delivered remotely by default (video and platform), with in-person sessions available at our Paris Bourse, Mulhouse and Dijon centres. You can start with our contact form or give us a call; an advisor will check with you whether English 360 fits your goal.

Question 10

What is the difference between English 360 and the TOEIC?

Accepted Answer

The TOEIC (ETS Global) is the historical standard recognised worldwide, particularly required by business and engineering schools and large companies for recruitment. English 360 is a more recent French certification (Azure Solutions) that assesses the five competencies in an integrated manner including interaction, whereas the TOEIC clearly separates Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. English 360 is a good choice for CPF-funded corporate pathways focused on professional communication, without external academic constraints.

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