LANGUAGECERT Academic Online — Your English Test for University Study Worldwide
Planning to study in Poland or any other university abroad?
LANGUAGECERT Academic is a four-skills academic English test designed specifically for higher education.
It measures all 4 skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and reports your English level from B1 to C2.
You do not need to decide whether you are B2 or C1 before taking the test. Your performance determines the level you achieve.
For many candidates, the most convenient option is LANGUAGECERT Academic Online — take the exam securely from home, avoid travelling to a test centre and receive your official result within 5 working days.
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Academic English for the university you want
University English is different from everyday conversation.
You need to understand lectures.
Read academic texts.
Follow discussions.
Write assignments and essays.
Present your ideas clearly.
LANGUAGECERT Academic was designed around exactly these skills.
Its tasks use academic contexts such as lectures, discussions, research-based reading, reports, assignments, presentations and essays.
So you are not simply proving that you “know English”.
You are showing that you can use English in the environment where you plan to study.
Why choose LANGUAGECERT Academic Online?
Take your exam from home
No trip to a test centre.
No transport costs.
No hotel.
No day lost travelling.
LANGUAGECERT Academic Online uses secure remote live proctoring and the ExamShield testing system.
See how online proctoring works
LANGUAGECERT says its online Academic exam uses biometric identity checks, a secure test-delivery platform and live human supervision.
Take the test in hours — or buy now and take it when you are ready
LANGUAGECERT Academic Online is available 24/7.
If you are ready now, eligible exam slots can be booked as little as 4 hours before the test time. Subject to availability, you can decide today and sit your exam later the same day.
Not ready yet? You can still buy your exam now. LANGUAGECERT gives you 12 months from purchase to sit the exam.
That means you can:
- secure the current exam price
- use promo code EB93A5 and save 5%
- continue preparing
- book your test when you feel ready
Exam fees and promotional offers can change, and prices may increase in the next calendar year. If you already know that you will need LANGUAGECERT Academic, buying before year end lets you use the current 5% promo offer while keeping up to 12 months to take the test.
Speak to a real person
Your Speaking test is a live one-to-one interaction with a trained human interlocutor.
You are not simply recording answers into a microphone.
For some candidates, this feels much more natural because Speaking becomes an actual interaction rather than a series of recorded responses.
Listening recordings are played twice
A small detail can make a big difference when you are nervous.
In LANGUAGECERT Academic Listening, the recordings are played twice.
This gives you another opportunity to confirm information you may have missed the first time.
Written and Speaking do not have to be on the same day
The exam has two components:
Written — Listening + Reading + Writing
and
Spoken — Speaking
You can take them on the same day or on different days, as long as they are completed within 14 days of each other.
That means you do not necessarily have to complete the entire assessment in one long session.
Results in 5 working days
Official LANGUAGECERT Academic results are normally issued within 5 working days.
Your Test Report shows:
- your overall score
- scores for each skill
- your CEFR level
- personalised feedback for Writing and Speaking
One test — B1, B2, C1 or C2
LANGUAGECERT Academic is a multilevel exam.
That means you do not register for “Academic B2” or “Academic C1”.
You take one test and your result determines your level.
| LANGUAGECERT Academic score | CEFR level |
| 90–100 | C2 |
| 75–89 | C1 |
| 60–74 | B2 |
| 40–59 | B1 |
This can be useful when you know that your university needs at least B2 but you are not completely sure whether your current English is B2 or C1.
If you perform at C1 level, your result can show C1.
Study in Poland with LANGUAGECERT Academic Online
LANGUAGECERT Academic is one of the English qualifications specifically listed in the Polish regulation that took effect on 1 August 2025.
For the relevant statutory Study in Poland route, you need:
LANGUAGECERT Academic
4 Skills
B2 or higher
The exam covers:
Listening + Reading + Writing + Speaking
The regulation itself does not require the qualifying LANGUAGECERT Academic test to be taken only at a test centre. The Online version can therefore be relevant for Study in Poland, provided that your exact programme and university accept the delivery mode you intend to use.
Read the English version of the Polish regulation
Read the complete Study in Poland guide
Need exactly B2?
If you already know that you need one specific CEFR level, you may also want to compare Academic with:
LANGUAGECERT International ESOL B2 Communicator
Academic is multilevel.
International ESOL is a fixed-level qualification.
Choose the format that best fits your admission requirement and your preferred way of taking an exam.
Study abroad with LANGUAGECERT Academic
LANGUAGECERT Academic was created for international higher education admissions.
Its recognition continues to expand across universities and education systems worldwide.
LANGUAGECERT currently reports acceptance of its examinations across more than 100 countries and 3,000 institutions. Recognition always depends on the exact qualification, score, delivery mode and intended use.
Search the official LANGUAGECERT recognition database
New Zealand
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority — NZQA — recognises LANGUAGECERT Academic for admission to all programme levels for international students in New Zealand.
Universities can still set their own score and delivery requirements, so check the institution before booking.
Check LANGUAGECERT information for study in New Zealand
Ireland
The Irish Department of Justice includes LANGUAGECERT Academic among the tests that can be used as evidence of English proficiency for study-visa purposes.
The university may set a higher entry requirement than the immigration minimum.
Check Irish study-visa English requirements
Universities worldwide
For universities in Europe, North America and other destinations, search the LANGUAGECERT recognition database and check the admissions page of your chosen institution.
Why students consider LANGUAGECERT Academic instead of IELTS or TOEFL
LANGUAGECERT Academic has several features that may suit you better.
You can take it online from home
LANGUAGECERT Academic Online is available worldwide with remote live proctoring.
IELTS Online is currently available only in selected countries, and individual receiving organisations decide whether they accept the online version.
You can book very close to your test date
LANGUAGECERT Academic Online can be booked as little as 4 hours before an available slot.
This is especially useful if you discover an English-language requirement late in your university application process.
Your Speaking test is an actual conversation
LANGUAGECERT Academic uses a live one-to-one Speaking test with a trained human interlocutor.
Current TOEFL Speaking uses computer-delivered tasks.
If you prefer interacting with a real person rather than responding only to a computer, LANGUAGECERT Academic may feel more natural.
You can split Written and Speaking
You may complete both components on the same day or schedule them separately within 14 days.
This can reduce the pressure of completing every skill in one long sitting.
You hear Listening recordings twice
This can be useful if Listening is one of the skills that makes you most nervous.
You get detailed feedback
Your report contains individual skill scores and personalised Writing and Speaking feedback.
That gives you more than only one overall number.
You can share results with universities
LANGUAGECERT allows candidates to share Academic results with multiple universities through their account without an additional result-sharing fee.
Is LANGUAGECERT Academic easier than IELTS or TOEFL?
No serious academic English test can be described as universally “easy”.
The better question is:
Which test format suits you better?
LANGUAGECERT Academic may feel more manageable if you prefer:
- a multilevel B1–C2 result instead of targeting one pre-selected level
- online testing from home
- flexible scheduling
- a live human Speaking interview
- Listening recordings played twice
- separate Written and Speaking appointments
- clear CEFR reporting
- extensive official preparation resources
Choose the test that your university accepts and whose format lets you show your English at its best.
Prepare before your exam — free
LANGUAGECERT provides a substantial set of official Academic preparation materials.
These include:
- three printable practice papers
- a Book of Practice Papers
- the Qualification Handbook
- a computer-based test demo
- preparation tips
- Writing sample answers for B1, B2, C1 and C2
- Speaking test videos
- examiner comments
- familiarisation videos
- Academic Writing guidance
Open free LANGUAGECERT Academic preparation materials
Smart online practice
LANGUAGECERT also provides a digital practice platform designed to simulate the real exam experience.
It includes:
- exam-style questions
- instant feedback
- detailed explanations
- practice across the test sections
Explore LANGUAGECERT Academic and online practice
Need LANGUAGECERT Academic for an Australian visa?
Choose the Test Centre version
This is the most important delivery-mode rule on this page.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs accepts LANGUAGECERT Academic as an approved English test for Australian visa applications where an approved English test is required.
However:
LANGUAGECERT Academic Online is NOT accepted for Australian visa evidence.
For an Australian visa you must take LANGUAGECERT Academic at a secure test centre.
Do not book the Online version if your purpose is Australian visa evidence.
Australia uses different score requirements depending on:
- the visa subclass
- the English level required
- the date of the test
- your individual circumstances
Check Australian Department of Home Affairs English requirements
Check Student visa requirements
View LANGUAGECERT Academic for Australian visas
Important
Your university admission requirement and your Australian visa requirement are two separate checks.
Make sure your score satisfies both.
LANGUAGECERT Academic Test Centre
The standard Academic test is also available at LANGUAGECERT secure test centres worldwide.
The exam format remains:
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
with the same academic focus and multilevel B1–C2 reporting.
Choose Test Centre if:
- you prefer an in-person exam environment
- your university requires centre-based delivery
- you need LANGUAGECERT Academic for an Australian visa
Find out more about LANGUAGECERT Academic Test Centre delivery
What does the Academic exam look like?
Total duration
Approximately 2 hours 34 minutes
Listening
Approximately 40 minutes
30 questions.
Academic dialogues, discussions, lectures and podcasts.
Listening material is played twice.
Reading
50 minutes
30 questions.
Academic texts and information-based reading tasks.
Writing
50 minutes
Two extended-response tasks.
Your writing is assessed in an academic context.
Speaking
Approximately 14 minutes
Four parts.
You interact live with a human interlocutor.
Buy now — take the exam when you are ready
You do not need to sit the exam immediately after purchasing it.
LANGUAGECERT gives candidates 12 months from purchase to sit an exam.
That means you can:
- buy your Academic exam now
- use promo code EB93A5
- save 5%
- continue preparing
- take the exam later when you feel ready
within the 12-month validity period.
Exam prices and promotional offers may change over time.
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How to book LANGUAGECERT Academic Online
1. Check recognition
Confirm that your university accepts:
LANGUAGECERT Academic
and
Online delivery
for your purpose.
2. Open the official Academic page
3. Choose Online
Use Online if it is accepted for your study purpose.
For Australian visa evidence, choose Test Centre instead.
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5. Check your discount
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6. Choose your exam slots
You can take Written and Speaking:
on the same day
or
within 14 days of each other
7. Prepare
Use free Academic preparation materials
8. Take the exam from home
Read the Online Proctoring Guidelines
9. Receive your result
Your official result is normally available within 5 working days.
Frequently asked questions
What is LANGUAGECERT Academic?
LANGUAGECERT Academic is a four-skills English test designed for university and academic study.
It measures Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and reports results from B1 to C2.
Can I take LANGUAGECERT Academic online?
Yes.
Academic is available online with secure remote live proctoring.
See the Online Proctoring Guidelines
Always confirm that your university accepts the Online delivery mode before booking.
Is LANGUAGECERT Academic accepted for Study in Poland?
Yes, for the relevant statutory admission route.
The Polish regulation lists LANGUAGECERT Academic 4 Skills at B2 or higher among the accepted documents.
Read the full Study in Poland guide
What score is B2?
For LANGUAGECERT Academic:
60–74 = B2
75–89 = C1
90–100 = C2
Do I choose B2 before taking Academic?
No.
LANGUAGECERT Academic is multilevel.
You take one test and your performance determines whether your result is B1, B2, C1 or C2.
Is the Speaking test with a real person?
Yes.
The Academic Speaking test is conducted live, one-to-one, with a trained LANGUAGECERT interlocutor.
Can I take Written and Speaking on different days?
Yes.
They may be completed on the same day or within 14 days of each other.
How quickly will I get my result?
Official results are normally available within 5 working days.
Can I use LANGUAGECERT Academic Online for an Australian visa?
No.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs does not accept completely online or remote-proctored English tests for Australian visa evidence.
You must take LANGUAGECERT Academic at a secure test centre if you need it for an Australian visa.
Is LANGUAGECERT Academic accepted in Australia?
LANGUAGECERT Academic is on the Australian Department of Home Affairs list of approved English-language tests for visa applications where approved English test evidence is required.
Your test must be taken at a secure test centre and you must meet the score required for your visa subclass.
Are there free preparation materials?
Yes.
LANGUAGECERT provides official practice papers, sample answers, Speaking videos, a test demo and preparation guidance.
Open Academic preparation materials
Is LANGUAGECERT Academic easier than IELTS or TOEFL?
There is no universal “easier” test.
Academic may suit you better if you prefer:
- online testing from home
- booking close to your exam date
- a multilevel B1–C2 result
- a real human Speaking interlocutor
- Listening recordings played twice
- the option to separate Written and Speaking
- detailed feedback
- free official preparation
First check acceptance, then choose the test format that suits you best.
Can I buy now and take the test later?
Yes.
LANGUAGECERT currently gives candidates 12 months after purchase to sit the exam.
This allows you to use the current offer now and schedule the test later after more preparation.
Ready to apply to university?
Study in Poland.
Study abroad.
Prove your academic English.
Take the test from home.
Get your official result.
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