LanguageCert Academic is scored using a combination of automated and human assessment methods to ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of a test taker's language proficiency.
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Students wanting to
study abroad -
Suitable for
student visas -
4 skills test
(Listening, Reading,
Writing, Speaking)
At a glance
Multilevel test designed to assess your ability to understand, use, and communicate effectively in
English within an academic setting, including comprehending lectures, participating in discussions, reading and analysing academic texts, and writing research papers or essays.
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Academic EnglishAcademic English
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Test availabilityWorldwide
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LevelsB1 to C2
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Duration2 hours & 34 mins
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Official results in5 working days
30 questions
Part 1: Listen to seven unfinished dialogues and choose the appropriate completion or continuation from the three-option multiple-choice responses.
Part 2: Listen to five conversations in academic-related contexts and answer two three-option multiple-choice questions for each one.
Part 3: Listen to a lecture or podcast on an academic subject and fill in seven gaps in a notepad with no more than three words each time.
Part 4: Listen to a group discussion or debate on an academic subject, such as a three-speaker discussion, and answer six three-option multiple-choice questions.
Each part is played twice
30 questions
Part 1a: Read six sentences and choose the correct word from a choice of three to replace the highlighted word(s) in each sentence.
Part 1b: Read a short text with five words missing. Choose the correct word from a choice of three to complete each gap.
Part 2: Read a text from which six sentences have been removed. Match the correct sentences from a choice of eight to complete the text.
Part 3: Read four short texts on a common theme and answer questions to identify information from the texts.
Part 4: Read a longer text with academic argumentation and answer six four-option multiple- choice questions.
2 parts – varying word count
Part 1: Write a 150–200-word academic report or article in response to an infographic stimulus. The response should express stance, opinion, justification, argumentation as appropriate.
Part 2: Produce a 250-word piece of discursive writing on an academic subject to persuade, argue or hypothesise, expressing mood, opinion, justification, evaluation, etc.
4 parts – conducted by an interlocutor
Part 1: Questions – give and spell name and give country of origin; answer up to five questions on different topic areas.
Part 2: Role play – respond and initiate two role plays in academic-related scenarios presented by the interlocutor.
Part 3: Read aloud – prepare for 30 seconds and read a short academic text aloud and answer follow-up questions.
Part 4: Presentation – Prepare and deliver a two-minute presentation on an academic-related subject in response to a stimulus given by the interlocutor; prepare for one minute and speak for up to two minutes and answer follow-up questions.
Take your test at a Test
Centre or Online
Take your test at a Test
Centre or Online
Test Centre
To ensure a seamless & enjoyable testing process, we've got everything covered for you! Before your test, we recommend arriving at the Test Centre just 30 minutes early, bringing along your valid photo ID for identification purposes. Our friendly & dedicated Test Centre personnel will be guiding you through the check-in process with utmost care & support. They will provide you with a secure space to store your personal belongings, ensuring you can focus solely on your test. A quick photo will be taken before the test commences for your Official Test Report, maintaining the integrity of your results. Good luck!
Online
All you need to have is a valid Passport and a quiet space! On exam day, follow the automated check-in process, verify your identity and connect with live proctors who guide you through the process and monitor the exam in real time. A quick photo will be taken before the test commences for your Official Test Report, maintaining the integrity of your results. Good luck!
Learn how the test is scored
Academic take you?
- UK
- Australia
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- North America
- Other
Study in UK
Test Centre or Online?
If you're applying for a course that is degree level or above at a UK Higher Education
Institution (HEI), you can take LanguageCert Academic at a Test Centre or Online.
UKVI Test Centre
course that is:
- Below degree level (for example a foundation, pathways or professional
English course) and/or - Somewhere that is not a Higher Education Institution
Academic SELT at gives you a Unique Reference Number (URN) for your UK visa
application.
Live - Work - Study In Australia
Study in Ireland
The Department of Justice in Ireland accepts LANGUAGECERT Academic as evidence of language proficiency for student visa applications. Please note that entry and proficiency requirements of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and individual departments may vary.
Additionally, the Department of Justice has added LANGUAGECERT Academic to the list of approved English proficiency tests for ILEP (Interim List of Eligible Programmes) providers. This is relevant for non-EEA students who wish to enrol in English-language programmes lasting at least 25 weeks.
Study in New Zealand
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) recognises LANGUAGECERT Academic for admission into all programme levels for international students across New Zealand. This recognition follows NZQA’s latest review of the Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2025, which took effect on 1 July 2025
Study in North America
Other
LanguageCert qualifications are officially regulated or recognised by governments, authorities and organisations across the world.
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- 4-skills online test
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- Speaking online with a real person
Approved Test Centres
- 4-skills computer-based test
- Personalised feedback
- Free unlimited sharing of results
- Speaking online with a real person
URN (Unique Reference Number) for UK visa application
- Exam-style practice questions across all test sections
- Instant feedback and in-depth answer explanations
- Unlimited access to practice tests to tailor at your prep at your own pace