Introduction to Aoola
Aoola is an online language school born out of its founder’s deep passion for English and the urgent need for human connection during the pandemic. Established in Mexico four years ago, Aoola was created to inspire people to discover the joy of learning a new language and to open doors to cultural understanding in a time when the world felt more isolated than ever.
Since then, Aoola has grown into a vibrant community of learners, offering a core programme of general English classes for all levels from beginners taking their first steps to advanced students refining their skills. Beyond this, the school provides specialised certification courses and dynamic workshops, equipping learners not only with language proficiency but also with the confidence to connect, communicate, and thrive in real-world contexts.
The challenge
Before partnering with EnglishScore, Aoola relied on other certification exams that were described by them as cumbersome and restrictive. These exams had fixed dates, limiting flexibility for both the school and its students. Aoola needed a more practical, comprehensive assessment solution one that was flexible and capable of accurately measuring students’ language skills.
Aoola also needed an exit exam that could truly reflect their students’ abilities and support their future goals. Most learners at Aoola aim to pursue master’s degrees abroad or apply for international scholarships, which requires proof of all four language skills. Previous exam options were incomplete, making it difficult to provide students with the recognition they needed to achieve their ambitions.
With EnglishScore, certification became accessible to everyone. Students no longer had to adjust their schedules to fit around exam dates, and they appreciated how easy the platform was to use. Results are delivered in less than a week, and learners receive an internationally recognised certificate that validates their skills and motivates them to continue progressing.
The action
For Mario, CEO of Aoola, English is essential to breaking borders and unlocking better job opportunities and having an international certificate can make that possible. To address these needs, Aoola decided to implement EnglishScore as the official exit exam for its general English programme.
They chose EnglishScore because of its flexibility, availability, simplicity, and rapid turnaround time students receive results in less than a week. Beyond a single global score, EnglishScore also provides detailed insights into individual skills, allowing learners to see their strengths and identify areas for improvement. For Mario, this ability to assess all four skills is crucial: “Learning structure alone is not enough. In the real world, you need to communicate and put your thoughts together coherently, and EnglishScore can really help with that.”
Aoola’s favourite features include the test’s modularity and accessibility, which align with the school’s mission of helping students pursue ambitious goals such as studying for a master’s degree abroad or applying for international scholarships.
The solution
By implementing EnglishScore, Aoola can now assess its students more efficiently and comprehensively. The school has gained greater control over the testing process while saving significant time. Unlike traditional exams, EnglishScore provides a holistic evaluation of all four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing—offering a complete and reliable picture of each student’s progress.
Crucially, students can clearly see which areas need more work, helping them understand where they might need additional classes or practice to improve.
For Aoola’s founder, one of the most valuable features is the test’s modularity, which allows students to take breaks and complete the exam in separate sittings, making it far more accessible. Today, Aoola assesses around 800 students per year with EnglishScore and strongly recommends it to other institutions for its practicality, convenience, and flexibility.
