Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Are you a certified institution? How long is your CET1 certificate valid?
    Under the legal entity Inglés Certificado SC, Certified English Services is an accredited educational institution with our workplace code CCT 12PBT0105M and with Official Recognition of Validity of Studies under the official SEP agreement RVOE: SEG/0021/2021. Being duly accredited by the SEP, our online CET1 exam and its certificate are officially valid before the Ministry of Public Education; you do not need to complete any additional revalidation procedures.
  2. What is the CET1 exam and what does it consist of?
    The CET1 exam is a computerized English proficiency certification exam with immediate results. It is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​and has an official record of valid studies according to the Ministry of Public Education (SEG/0021/2021).
  3. How do I know your platform and the services you offer are reliable and secure?
    The service we offer online is 100% safe and reliable for several reasons: 1. We are a company duly accredited by the SEP (you can search for us on the SEP's SIGED platform with our Work Center Key), 2. We are registered with AKKY Mexico as a .edu.mx domain where only educational institutions duly accredited by the federal authorities of Mexico allow Internet domains ending in .edu.mx, 3. We are duly accredited with the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit under the legal entity Ingles Certificado SC, 4. We are formally registered in the Mexican financial system, in the banking institutions with which we work. 5. For online transactions and payments we work with the world leading payment processor Paypal, making your online payment fast, secure and with guaranteed protection in your transaction. 6.- Our exam platform has an anti-fraud system and remote proctoring that sends us alerts if the candidate cheats, switches tabs or windows in the browser during the exam, or if voices or the presence of another person are detected in the room where the exam is being conducted.
  4. What time and date can I take my CET1 exam?
    After you register online and confirm your payment, an academic advisor will contact you by email, phone call, or text message to schedule your exam based on your schedule and availability on the platform. You have up to 15 days after registration to take the CET1 exam.
  5. Will my educational institution or company accept the CET1 certificate?
    As an institution accredited by the Ministry of Public Education, more and more academic institutions and companies recognize and accept our standardized CET1 exam certificate so that our candidates can successfully continue their qualification and professional development processes. Our exam is aligned with the international requirements issued by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the international organization that determines the content of a standardized English language exam. Furthermore, as an educational institution with our curricula and exams duly registered with the Ministry of Public Education (SEP, RVOE), it is not necessary to process any additional revalidation certificate.
  6. Is the CET1 certificate valid in my city or state?
    As a standardized exam officially approved by the Ministry of Public Education, the certificate is officially valid throughout Mexico.
  7. How do I receive or receive my certificate?
    After completing your online exam, your certificate will be sent in digital format (PDF) within 72 hours to the email address you used to register on the platform. The certificate comes with a unique QR code, which, when scanned, will redirect you to our platform to verify its issuance, details, and authenticity. This digital certificate can be shared, printed, or sent to any educational institution or company you wish.
  8. Does the certificate show my level/score?
    The certificate shows the level obtained in the CET1 exam according to the different levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Your level obtained can be A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2. The certificate also includes a reference table to compare your level and score with other standardized exams. Remember that this exam is not a pass or fail test; it only measures your level of English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR).