The skills examined at levels A1, A2 and B1 are four: 1) reading, 2) listening 3) writing and 4) speaking. The skills examined at levels B2, C1 and C2 are five: 1) listening, 2) reading, 3) use of Greek 4) writing and 5) speaking.

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The language – whether in dialogue or text form, formal or informal – on which candidates are examined is authentic or as authentic as possible. Texts reflect a wide variety of interests. Test items are close to realistic situations, to which candidates have to respond in the same way in which they would respond in everyday situations, using the target language. Thus, the listening examination includes recorded dialogues or monologues and the reading examination contains authentic texts – possibly slightly revised if necessary.Speaking and writing are either guided or free depending on the level. The speaking examination involves two candidates to be assessed by two assessors; candidates have to respond to everyday situations, participating in role-play for the initial levels or in conversation for the more advanced levels, arguing or expressing personal views on particular topics.