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Key Facts: LanguageCert Academic Exam
LanguageCert Academic is a multilevel English test covering CEFR levels B1 to C2 for university admission and study visas.
It is administered by LanguageCert, a business name of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd, based in London.
The Listening section has 30 questions across four parts, and each part is played twice.
The Reading section has 30 questions across five parts, including vocabulary, grammar, matching and multiple-choice comprehension.
Each of the four skills is scored 0-100 on the LanguageCert Global Scale and mapped to a CEFR level.
The overall result is the average of the four equally weighted skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
The full test lasts about 154 minutes, and results are typically issued within about five working days.
Since August 2025, LanguageCert Academic in its SELT form is accepted for Australian visa applications as well as UK study visas.
LanguageCert Academic is a multilevel (B1-C2) four-skill English test by PeopleCert for university admission and study visas; Listening (30 questions) and Reading (30 questions) are computer-marked, and each skill is scored 0-100 and mapped to CEFR.
Sample LanguageCert Academic Practice Questions
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1In an academic essay, which word best replaces "crucial" in the sentence "Clear referencing is crucial when writing a dissertation"?
2Choose the word that best fits the gap: "The lecturer asked students to ______ their sources carefully to avoid accusations of plagiarism."
3Which word can best replace "highlighted" in "The report highlighted several weaknesses in the methodology"?
4Complete the sentence: "Researchers must ______ ethical guidelines when conducting studies involving human participants."
5Which option best replaces "vast" in "A vast amount of data was collected during the experiment"?
6Choose the word that best fits the gap: "The two theories appear to ______ each other rather than agree."
7Which word can best replace "reluctant" in "Many participants were reluctant to share personal information"?
8Complete the sentence: "The findings ______ doubt on the original hypothesis."
9Which option best replaces "obtain" in "Students must obtain permission before recording lectures"?
10Choose the word that best fits the gap: "The professor's argument was so ______ that few students could find any flaw in it."
About the LanguageCert Academic Exam
LanguageCert Academic is a multilevel English proficiency test for CEFR levels B1 to C2, designed for higher-education admissions and student visa applications. It assesses all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) within an authentic academic setting, including comprehending lectures, taking part in discussions, analysing academic texts and producing reports and discursive essays. Listening has 30 questions across four parts (each heard twice) and Reading has 30 questions across five parts; both are computer-marked, while Writing and Speaking are assessed by trained human examiners. Test takers receive a 0-100 score per skill that is mapped to a CEFR level, with the overall result being the average of the four equally weighted skills. The test is available computer-based, paper-based or online, and the Written and Spoken components can be taken together or separately. It is accepted by universities worldwide and approved for UK and (since August 2025) Australian visa purposes in its SELT form.
Exam sponsor: LanguageCert, a business name of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
About 154 minutes in total: Listening about 40 minutes, Reading 50 minutes, Writing 50 minutes and Speaking about 14 minutes.
Passing Score
Scored 0-100 per skill on the LanguageCert Global Scale and mapped to CEFR (B1 40-59, B2 60-74, C1 75-89, C2 90-100); the overall result is the equally weighted average of the four skills, and there is no fixed pass mark.
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately GBP 150-220 (UK), USD 165-350 (US), AUD 399-475 (Australia) or INR 16,430-17,000 (India) for the full four-skill test, varying by country, delivery method and SELT status.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Listening
Four parts heard twice: short unfinished dialogues, academic conversations, a lecture or podcast note-completion, and a multi-speaker discussion, testing gist, detail, opinion and inference.
Reading
Five parts: vocabulary word-replacement, grammar gap-fill, sentence matching, multiple-text scanning, and long academic argumentation with four-option multiple-choice comprehension.
Writing
Two tasks: a 150-200 word academic report or article from an infographic stimulus, and a 250-word discursive piece arguing, persuading or hypothesising on an academic subject.
Speaking
Four parts with an interlocutor: personal questions, two academic role plays, reading a short text aloud with follow-up questions, and a two-minute prepared presentation with follow-up questions.
Preparing for the LanguageCert Academic Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scored 0-100 per skill on the LanguageCert Global Scale and mapped to CEFR (B1 40-59, B2 60-74, C1 75-89, C2 90-100); the overall result is the equally weighted average of the four skills, and there is no fixed pass mark.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: About 154 minutes in total: Listening about 40 minutes, Reading 50 minutes, Writing 50 minutes and Speaking about 14 minutes.
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately GBP 150-220 (UK), USD 165-350 (US), AUD 399-475 (Australia) or INR 16,430-17,000 (India) for the full four-skill test, varying by country, delivery method and SELT status. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
LanguageCert Academic: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LanguageCert Academic and who administers it?
LanguageCert Academic is a multilevel (B1-C2) academic English test administered by LanguageCert, a business name of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd. It is designed for university admissions and study-visa applications and assesses Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
How many questions are in the Listening and Reading sections?
Listening has 30 questions across four parts and is heard twice, while Reading has 30 questions across five parts. Both sections are computer-marked, giving 60 selected-response items in total alongside the human-marked Writing and Speaking.
How is LanguageCert Academic scored?
Each of the four skills is scored from 0 to 100 on the LanguageCert Global Scale and mapped to a CEFR level (B1 40-59, B2 60-74, C1 75-89, C2 90-100). The overall result is the equally weighted average of the four skills.
How long does the test take?
The full test takes about 154 minutes: Listening about 40 minutes, Reading 50 minutes, Writing 50 minutes and Speaking about 14 minutes. The Written and Spoken components can be taken on the same day or separately.
Is LanguageCert Academic accepted for visas?
Yes. In its Secure English Language Test (SELT) form, LanguageCert Academic is approved by the UK Home Office for study visas and has been accepted for Australian visa applications since August 2025, in addition to direct acceptance by many universities.
What question types appear in the Reading section?
Reading includes word-replacement vocabulary items, three-option grammar gap-fills, sentence matching, multiple-text scanning, and a longer academic text with four-option multiple-choice comprehension questions testing detail, inference and writer purpose.