Our aim
To offer international candidates a modern, accessible and professional way to assess their Russian — clear for candidates and useful for the institutions and employers who read the results.
About RLPE
About RLPE
RLPE — the Russian Language Proficiency Exam — is an international examination project developed by NEN (National Education Network) to assess proficiency in Russian as a foreign language.
The examination
What RLPE is
RLPE is designed as a single, computer-based examination. Candidates do not choose a level in advance: the exam is intended to determine the level they demonstrate, reported on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2.
RLPE is a separate examination brand. It is not TRKI/TORFL and does not use the specifications, certificates or rules of other Russian language tests.
Technical details of the exam — its structure, duration and scoring — are described on the Exam Information page as they are approved.
Mission & vision
Why RLPE was created
Looking ahead
The first pilot is planned in Kyrgyzstan. The project is designed so that it can later expand to other countries. The official mission and vision statements will be published once approved by NEN.
Candidates
Who can take RLPE?
RLPE is intended for anyone who wants to assess their Russian as a foreign language, including:
- students planning to study in a Russian-speaking environment;
- professionals who use Russian at work;
- researchers and academics;
- anyone learning Russian who wants an independent measure of their level.
Formal eligibility rules (minimum age, identification documents) will be published once approved.
Benefits
Benefits of RLPE
Key features of the RLPE examination.
One Adaptive Exam
Computer-Based Speaking
Results in 24 Hours
Register & Test the Same Day
Quality assurance
Quality and academic partners
Quality assurance — pendingInformation on test development, academic validation of the CEFR alignment and quality assurance procedures will be published once confirmed.
Academic partnersNo academic partners are listed. Partnerships will be published only after they are confirmed.
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