Our Innovations

Redefining language assessment through research and technology

At SkillYah, innovation means building tools that go beyond traditional exams, delivering real communication outcomes for learners and organizations worldwide.

Ei5 – English Speaking Assessment

Ei5 evaluates real spoken English across five key constructs, using AI + human raters. It provides belt-level certifications, diagnostic feedback, and a personalized growth kit.

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ii5 – Japanese Speaking Assessment

ii5 brings the same breakthrough approach to Japanese, helping learners worldwide prove their ability to communicate naturally in Japanese contexts.

Innovation in Research & Development

Backed by the largest bilateral study ever conducted in Japan, SkillYah designs assessments rooted in evidence and tested for impact at scale.

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Education Innovation Group Born in Japan. Creating revolutionary language assessment platforms that measure real communication skills worldwide.

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SkillYah, GK (Tokyo) is the global parent of the SkillYah brand. Originally founded in the U.S. as SkillYah LLC, SkillYah is now headquartered in Japan and leads innovation in language assessment through Ei5 and ii5.
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