{"id":22451,"date":"2018-10-10T09:55:19","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T08:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/quels-tests-anglais-passer-stage-etranger\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:48:57","slug":"which-english-tests-internship-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/blog\/which-english-tests-internship-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Which English tests should you take to find an internship abroad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">Which English tests should you take to find an internship abroad?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"intro\">Are you preparing for your <strong>internship abroad<\/strong> and a recruiter is asking for your score on an official English test?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re scratching your head. <strong>TOEIC<\/strong>, <strong>TOEFL<\/strong>, <strong>IELTS<\/strong>, <strong>Cambridge<\/strong>, <strong>Linguaskill<\/strong>, <strong>Duolingo<\/strong>\u2026 which one should you choose?<\/p>\n<p>And above all: is one test enough?<\/p>\n<p>Good news: we\u2019ve sorted it out for you. Here are the 6 <strong>English tests<\/strong> that really matter when you\u2019re looking for an <strong>internship abroad<\/strong>, and how to choose the right one for YOUR project.<\/p>\n<header>\n<article>\n<header>\n<header>\n<header>\n<section>\n<header style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ee6146; color: #fff; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/internship-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83d\ude80 FIND YOUR NEXT INTERNSHIP ABROAD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<\/header>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">The myth to forget: \u201cmy LinkedIn level will be enough\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the number one mistake made by candidates applying for an <strong>internship abroad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On LinkedIn or your CV, writing \u201cfluent English\u201d is no longer enough. Most international recruiters expect an official test, with a precise score and a validity date.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because a score is objective and comparable. Whereas a self-assessment is subjective, and often overestimated.<\/p>\n<p>In short, if you want to maximize your chances: take a recognized test.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">1. TOEIC: the French star of business English<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>TOEIC<\/strong> (Test of English for International Communication) is by far the most widely taken test in France.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business format (emails, meetings, negotiations)<\/li>\n<li>Recognized by 14,000+ companies worldwide<\/li>\n<li>Score out of 990 points<\/li>\n<li>Validity: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? All students aiming for an internship in a company (business, marketing, finance, tourism, communication).<\/p>\n<p>Score to aim for an internship abroad: at least 750\/990, ideally 850+.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/toeic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As ETS explains<\/a>, the TOEIC assesses English used in an international professional context. It is also the most widely accepted test by French business schools.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">2. TOEFL: the American academic test<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>TOEFL iBT<\/strong> (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is THE test for those targeting the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic format (reading, listening, speaking and writing)<\/li>\n<li>Recognized by more than 12,000 universities in 160 countries<\/li>\n<li>Score out of 120 points<\/li>\n<li>Validity: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students aiming for a university internship or an academic program in the US, Canada or Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Score to aim for: 80+ for an internship, 100+ for a prestigious university.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">3. IELTS: the British passport<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22449\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\" src=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Design-sans-titre-33-e1780496498539.webp\" alt=\"english\" width=\"764\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Design-sans-titre-33-e1780496498539.webp 1610w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Design-sans-titre-33-e1780496498539-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Design-sans-titre-33-e1780496498539-1536x1030.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>IELTS<\/strong> (International English Language Testing System) is the reference test in the Commonwealth world.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic or general training format<\/li>\n<li>Recognized in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>Score on a 9-band scale<\/li>\n<li>Validity: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students aiming for an internship in the UK, Ireland, Australia, or a student visa application in these countries.<\/p>\n<p>Score to aim for: 6.5+ for an internship, 7.0+ for a university.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/takeielts.britishcouncil.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the British Council<\/a>, IELTS is accepted by more than 11,500 organizations worldwide, including employers, universities and immigration authorities.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">4. Cambridge English: lifetime validity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cambridge English<\/strong> certifications (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) have a huge advantage: they never expire.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lifetime validity (unlike the others)<\/li>\n<li>Recognized by 25,000+ universities and companies<\/li>\n<li>Widely used in Europe<\/li>\n<li>Assesses the 4 skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students who want a long-lasting certification on their CV.<\/p>\n<p>Level to aim for: B2 First (FCE) minimum for an internship, C1 Advanced (CAE) to aim higher.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeenglish.org\/exams-and-tests\/qualifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambridge English<\/a> offers a useful test comparison tool to position your level.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">5. Linguaskill: the fast and online version<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Linguaskill<\/strong> (by Cambridge) is the modular and online version of TOEIC\/TOEFL.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100% online, to take at home or in a test center<\/li>\n<li>Results within 48 hours<\/li>\n<li>Independent modules (general \/ business \/ writing \/ speaking)<\/li>\n<li>Score on the CEFR scale (A1 to C1+)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students in a hurry, or those who want a modern and flexible test.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">6. Duolingo English Test: the new wave<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Duolingo English Test<\/strong> (DET) has exploded in popularity in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100% online, from home<\/li>\n<li>Duration: only 1 hour<\/li>\n<li>Price: around \u20ac60 (vs \u20ac150 to \u20ac250 for the others)<\/li>\n<li>Results within 48 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Who is it for? Students targeting universities or employers that accept it (more and more of them, especially in the US and Canada).<\/p>\n<p>Warning: check that the employer or university accepts it before registering. European institutions often still prefer TOEIC, IELTS or Cambridge.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">How to choose the right test for YOUR internship?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s simpler than you think. Ask yourself 3 questions:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Which country are you going to?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>US, Canada \u2192 TOEFL<\/li>\n<li>UK, Ireland, Australia \u2192 IELTS<\/li>\n<li>Continental Europe \u2192 TOEIC, Cambridge or Linguaskill<\/li>\n<li>Malta, Spain, Italy \u2192 TOEIC or Cambridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Which sector?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Business \/ company \u2192 TOEIC<\/li>\n<li>Academic \/ research \u2192 TOEFL or IELTS<\/li>\n<li>Any sector, lifetime validity \u2192 Cambridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. How much time and budget do you have?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Urgency + tight budget \u2192 Duolingo English Test<\/li>\n<li>Time + investment \u2192 Cambridge (lifetime validity)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<header>\n<article>\n<header>\n<header>\n<header>\n<section>\n<header style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ee6146; color: #fff; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/internship-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83c\udf0e APPLY FOR YOUR NEXT INTERNSHIP ABROAD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which English tests should you take to find an internship abroad? Are you preparing for your internship abroad and a recruiter is asking for your score on an official English test? You\u2019re scratching your head. TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, Linguaskill, Duolingo\u2026 which one should you choose? And above all: is one test enough? 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