LANGUAGECERT Academic for US and Canadian Universities

 

LANGUAGECERT Academic for US and Canadian higher education.


From English proficiency to future-ready professionals.

Give prospective students a trusted way to demonstrate English proficiency through a secure, academically focused test with flexible delivery and fast results.
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LANGUAGECERT Academic by the numbers
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Working days 
Official fast results turnaround 
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Test centers
Serving candidates worldwide
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Hours 
Test bookings just 4 hours in advance
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Live Speaking test
With a trained human interlocutor 
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Human-Marked 
Speaking and Writing  assessments

Why universities choose 
LANGUAGECERT Academic

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100% academic
Designed specifically for higher education admissions, using academic content and real-world university scenarios.



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Fair and reliable scoring
The test assesses four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Speaking and Writing undergo double human marking, and institutions receive overall and skill-by-skill scores.

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Real human interaction
Speaking is assessed live, one-to-one, by a trained interlocutor.




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Flexible global access
Applicants can access the test online with live proctoring or at authorized test centers worldwide.



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Decision-ready reporting
Scores are reported on the LANGUAGECERT Global Scale (0-100) and mapped to CEFR levels, providing a clear framework for admissions decisions.


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Broader student value
LANGUAGECERT is part of PeopleCert, a global leader in professional qualifications. Partner with us to give your institution a competitive edge and expand your academic offering with world-class qualifications that are valued by employers worldwide.

Recognition and institutional adoption

LANGUAGECERT Academic is accepted by a growing network of universities, colleges, and other institutions across the USA and Canada, including research-intensive universities, nationally ranked institutions, professional programs, colleges, and polytechnics.

US Universities

University of Chicago,
Colorado State University,
Northeastern University,
University of Connecticut,
Rochester Institute of Technology,
Vanderbilt University,
Georgia Institute of Technology,
University of Arizona

Canada Universities

Queen’s University,
University of Ottawa,
McMaster University,
Thompson Rivers University 

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Simple for universities to accept
Step 1
Approve LANGUAGECERT Academic as proof of English proficiency for your admissions.
Step 2
Fill in the Recognition Form and appoint an admin for the Scores Verification Service.
Step 3
Set minimum score requirements in line with your institution’s admissions policy.
Step 4
Add LANGUAGECERT Academic to your admissions website and application materials.
Step 5
Enable score verification through the Scores Verification Service or Slate.
Security that supports admissions integrity
Identity verification
Passport or other government-issued ID checks, candidate photo, biometric authentication, facial matching, and liveness detection, where applicable.
Live online proctoring
Continuous live audio and video monitoring by human proctors, supported by AI-assisted alerts.
Second-camera monitoring
A smartphone provides additional  view of the candidates and their testing environment.
360-degree room scan
A 360-degree scan supports the review of the candidates’ testing environment before the exam.
Secure testing application
PeopleCert’s ExamShield application uses lockdown controls block unauthorized applications, remote access, and screen sharing.
Secure score verification
Institutional score verification, test-day photo, delivery-mode visibility, audit trails, and investigation procedures support result integrity.

Research-driven. Validated. Transparent scoring.

LANGUAGECERT Academic is supported by an ongoing research and validation program designed to ensure fair, reliable, and meaningful results for higher education admissions.

Explore score guides, concordance reports, annual statistics, security policies, and supporting documentation.
Start accepting LANGUAGECERT Academic scores today!
LANGUAGECERT Recognition Form
Please complete the form, providing details about your institution and the score requirements accepted.
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