English at Work

Cambridge English and QS present English at Work: global analysis of language skills in the workplace – a global, cross-industry overview of English language skills at work. The English at Work findings are based on data from over 5,300 employers in 38 countries/territories that completed the annual QS Global Employer Survey, as well as insights from Cambridge English experts. For an overview of the English at Work initial findings, read the executive summary.

We asked employers across the world a series of questions about the importance of English in the workplace.

Discover the questions we asked them and find out what this means for your country, company size and sector. Use our country comparison to compare countries and regions against the global average.

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English at Work: global analysis of language skills in the workplace has been compiled by Cambridge English in collaboration with QS. Findings from a series of questions included in the annual QS Global Employer Survey inform the first global, cross-industry overview of English language skills at work.


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Cambridge Assessment English is part of the University of Cambridge. We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English in the world. Over 5 million people in 130 countries take our exams every year. Around the world over 20,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations rely on our exams and qualifications as proof of English language ability. Cambridge English exams are backed by the work of the largest dedicated research team of any English language test provider.

Cambridge Assessment English – a not-for-profit organisation.

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QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) was founded in 1990 and has established itself as the leading global provider of specialist higher education and careers information and solutions. Its activities span across 50 countries, including working with over 12,000 employers.

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