Your route to university made smoother with a fast, reliable and user-friendly English test.
LANGUAGECERT Academic is a four-skill, multi-level English test designed to assess the language skills you need to succeed in higher education. It covers CEFR levels B1 to C2 and is accepted for both undergraduate and postgraduate admission.
Experience a supportive test environment, receive fast results, and move forward with a test trusted by universities around the world.
- Book your test online in just a few minutes.
- Take your test online or at a test centre.
- Receive your digital Test Report in 5 working days.
- Enjoy competitive pricing.
- Share your results with unlimited universities for free.
- Get exam-ready with our free preparation materials.
- One-to-one Speaking test with a live LANGUAGECERT interlocutor.
- Personalised feedback on Speaking and Writing.
- 24/7 Customer Support.
- Access a wide range of free, on-demand preparation materials.
- Official study resources to help you get ready for your test.
Always check with your UK Higher Education Institution (HEI) to confirm their specific English requirements, before applying. Consult the table below for a side-by-side comparison of eligibility and test requirements.
Level of study | Minimum CEFR level required | Skills | Type of test required |
Degree level or above at a Higher Education Provider |
B2 |
Reading Writing Listening Speaking |
Both non-SELT Academic and SELT Academic exams accepted |
Below degree level (foundation, pathway, pre-sessional course) |
B1 |
Reading Writing Speaking Listening |
Only SELT Academic exams accepted |
LANGUAGECERT Academic is approved by the Department of Home Affairs in Australia to evidence language proficiency when applying for student visas.
Entry and proficiency requirements may vary between academic institutions and individual departments. It is important to contact your chosen university or college directly for more detailed information on their specific requirements.
Both LANGUAGECERT Academic and LANGUAGECERT Academic SELT have been approved by the Department of Justice in Ireland to evidence language proficiency when applying for student visas.
Entry and proficiency requirements may vary between HEIs and individual departments. It is important to contact your chosen HEI directly for more detailed information on their specific requirements.
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LANGUAGECERT Academic is recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for admission to all programmes for international students across New Zealand.
Entry and proficiency requirements may vary between HEIs and individual departments. It is important to contact your chosen HEI directly for more detailed information on their specific requirements.