NextTier was created to give advanced English speakers something a test score never could — a real understanding of how they communicate, and a practical way to get better.
Plenty of people reach a high level of English and then feel stuck. Their grammar is good. Their vocabulary is wide. Yet they still wonder why some conversations feel effortless and others don't.
Standard language exams don't answer that question. They measure knowledge, not communication. So we built the Communication Performance Diagnostic — an assessment that looks at how you actually come across, and turns that into clear, encouraging guidance you can use.
We're a small team with a simple belief: when people understand their own communication, they improve faster and speak with more confidence.
NextTier was founded by Phil and Leigh, who deliver every assessment personally as consultants. Their focus is practical, human, and grounded in years of working with advanced English speakers.
"We wanted to build the tool we always wished existed — one that tells you not just where you are, but how to move forward."
A number can't capture how you communicate. We explain the why behind your strengths and habits.
The CPD is a professional development tool. Every report is designed to encourage and guide, never to grade you.
Our approach draws on established language-learning theory, so the guidance you receive is sound as well as practical.
Clear, jargon-free language throughout — because good feedback should be easy to understand.
We assess how you handle genuine, unscripted situations, not memorised answers.
Built for people at career turning points who want clarity, confidence and a way forward.
Take the assessment and get a clear, personal read on your communication strengths.
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