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LanguageCert

LanguageCert English tests (Academic, General, SELT for UKVI, International ESOL, Test of English)

UK-regulated English tests for study, UK and Australian visas and work, at a centre or online.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
2h 22m–2h 34m
Delivered through
Centres + online
Results
Academic and General: within 5 working days. LTE: from 2 working days.

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Overview

LanguageCert offers several English tests. LanguageCert Academic is a four-skills test for study and visas, with a SELT version for UK visas. Other tests cover general English, workplace English and single-level certificates.

Who it is for

  • Students applying to universities in the UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and North America
  • Applicants for Australian study and migration visas
  • UK visa applicants who need a SELT
  • Learners and employees wanting a CEFR-level certificate

Versions

LanguageCert Academic

Four skills, B1–C2. At a test centre or online. Test centre only for Australian visas.

LanguageCert Academic SELT / General SELT

Four-skills SELTs for UK visas, taken at a UKVI-approved centre. They replaced the ESOL SELT 4-skills test from 6 July 2025.

LanguageCert SELT Speaking & Listening (A1, A2, B1)

Two-skills SELTs for UK family, settlement and citizenship routes.

LanguageCert International ESOL

Single-level tests, A1 to C2. Written and spoken exams can be taken together or separately.

LanguageCert Test of English (LTE)

Multilevel workplace test, A1–C2. 2 or 4 skills online, or modules at a test centre.

Where it is accepted

  • UK visas (Academic SELT, General SELT and SELT Speaking & Listening are approved SELTs)
  • Australian study and migration visas (Academic, test centre only)
  • Irish student visas (Academic)
  • University admission in the UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the US and Canada

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

LanguageCert sections
SectionWhat it involves
Listening (Academic)4 parts, 30 questions, about 40 minutes. Each part played twice.
Reading (Academic)4 parts, 30 questions, 50 minutes.
Writing (Academic)2 parts: 150–200-word report from an infographic and 250-word discursive essay, 50 minutes.
Speaking (Academic)4 parts with an interlocutor, about 14 minutes.

Total time: LanguageCert Academic: 2 hours 34 minutes. LanguageCert General: 2 hours 22 minutes.

Scores and validity

Scoring
Academic and General: total and skill scores out of 100 on the LanguageCert Global Scale, with a CEFR level. ESOL: High Pass, Pass or Fail per exam. SELT: level and per-skill results.
Validity
LanguageCert does not state an expiry. UK SELT results are valid for two years for visa use; other receivers set their own limits.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Valid photo ID at a test centre. A valid passport is mandatory for online tests and should be used for SELTs.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for LanguageCert are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Approved centres (LanguageCert test centres) and online proctored delivery.

  1. 1

    Book on languagecert.org or through a LanguageCert approved partner.

  2. 2

    Choose an approved test centre from the test owner's centre list.

  3. 3

    Book your date with that centre; it confirms the fee and its policies.

  4. 4

    Keep your confirmation and check the ID rules before test day.

Book on official LanguageCert website (opens in a new tab)

Book online with LanguageCert, or through an approved test centre. Online bookings are changed in your LanguageCert account.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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LanguageCert FAQs

Which LanguageCert test do I need for a UK visa?
Use Academic SELT for study below degree level, General SELT for work visas, or SELT Speaking & Listening A1–B1 for family and settlement. Take it at a UKVI-approved centre.
Can I take LanguageCert Academic online?
Yes, for many university applications. For Australian visas you must take it at a test centre. For UK visas, take the SELT version at a UKVI-approved centre.
What happened to the ESOL SELT 4-skills test?
From 6 July 2025 it was replaced by Academic SELT and General SELT. Existing results stay valid for two years.
Is there a resit option?
LanguageCert offers a 'Take2' resit option on several tests. Check the terms when booking.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

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LanguageCert and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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