Take Your LANGUAGECERT Exam Online from Home
How LANGUAGECERT Online Live Proctoring Works
Yes – LANGUAGECERT ESOL, LTE and Academic exams can be taken securely online from home.
LANGUAGECERT Online uses remote live proctoring, often called OLP – Online Live Proctoring. Instead of travelling to a test centre, you take your exam on your laptop from a private room. A real online proctor checks your identity and your room before the exam and monitors the test while you take it.
You are not left alone with unfamiliar software. The ExamShield system guides you through the check-in process, and a real person is available during the examination.
LANGUAGECERT Online exams are available 24/7/365, sessions can be booked up to 4 hours before the exam, subject to availability, and official results are normally released within 2-5 business days depending on the exam.
No journey to a test centre. No hotel. No transport costs. No unfamiliar exam room. No time wasted.
Just prepare your equipment, choose a quiet private space and take your English exam where you feel comfortable.
What is LANGUAGECERT OLP?
OLP means Online Live Proctoring.
It is LANGUAGECERT’s official system for taking selected exams online from home.
You take the exam on your laptop while a real online proctor watches the session and helps you if needed.
Before the exam starts, your ID and your room are checked. ExamShield also checks your computer, camera, sound and internet connection and is used to keep the exam secure.
In simple terms:
you take the exam from home, but the exam is still supervised by a real person and follows official exam security rules.
You get the comfort of your own room without giving up the security of a professionally supervised examination.
That makes LANGUAGECERT Online a very practical option if you:
- live far from a test centre,
- need an English certificate quickly,
- are applying to a university from another country,
- want more choice when selecting your exam date and time,
- prefer taking an exam in a familiar place,
- want to avoid travel, accommodation and transport costs.
Which LANGUAGECERT Exams Can You Take Online?
LANGUAGECERT International ESOL
International ESOL can be taken online with remote live proctoring.
It is a level-based English qualification, available at defined CEFR levels including B2 Communicator, C1 Expert and C2 Mastery.
The Written component covers Listening, Reading and Writing. Speaking is a separate component and, when taken online, is conducted with a real live interlocutor.
For candidates who need a complete four-skills qualification, both the Written and Speaking components are required.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LANGUAGECERT INTERNATIONAL ESOL
LANGUAGECERT Test of English – LTE
LANGUAGECERT LTE is a multilevel English test that can assess your performance across the CEFR scale from A1 to C2.
Listening & Reading, Writing and Speaking can be delivered online with remote live proctoring.
LTE can be a useful option if you do not want to choose a fixed CEFR exam level before taking the test. Your result shows the level you achieve.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LANGUAGECERT LTE
LANGUAGECERT Academic
LANGUAGECERT Academic is a four-skills academic English test covering Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
The standard LANGUAGECERT Academic exam can be taken online from home for many study and university purposes.
However, the required exam format depends on what you need the certificate for. For example, an Academic test used for Australian visa purposes must currently be taken at an approved secure test centre rather than online.
Always check the rules of the university, authority or organisation that will receive your result.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
What About LANGUAGECERT SELT for UK Visas?
This is an important exception.
LANGUAGECERT SELT examinations required for UK Visas and Immigration are not at-home online exams.
If your UK immigration route requires a Secure English Language Test, you must book the correct LANGUAGECERT SELT examination at an approved UKVI SELT Test Centre.
Do not book a standard online exam simply because it tests similar language skills.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LANGUAGECERT SELT
LANGUAGECERT Online Exam in 5 Simple Steps
1. Choose the Right Exam
Before booking, decide what you need your English certificate for.
University admission? ESOL or Academic
Study in Poland? ESOL, LTE or Academic
Study abroad? ESOL or Academic
Employment? LTE
Professional certification? LTE
Visa application? SELT – if your UK visa route requires a Secure English Language Test.
The correct LANGUAGECERT exam, level, number of skills and exam format can depend on your purpose.
If a university or authority will receive your certificate, check its current requirements before purchasing your exam.
2. Install ExamShield and Check Your Equipment
Do not leave this until exam day.
LANGUAGECERT currently recommends downloading and installing ExamShield on both your laptop and your smartphone at least 24 hours before your exam.
For the current online examination process you will need:
- a compatible laptop,
- an integrated webcam,
- a stable internet connection,
- a wired headset with microphone,
- a compatible smartphone,
- the ExamShield Mobile app,
- a valid identification document,
- a quiet and private room.
Bluetooth and other wireless headsets are not permitted.
Desktop computers are not currently accepted for LANGUAGECERT Online examinations.
Your smartphone is an important part of the examination process. It is used during identity verification and works as a second camera during the exam.
ExamShield checks your system, audio, camera and internet connection.
Install the software and complete the system check before exam day.
Discovering that your microphone has decided to retire five minutes before an English exam is an adventure nobody needs.
3. Prepare Your Exam Room
Taking an online exam does not mean taking it casually from the sofa while other people walk around the room.
Your exam space must meet LANGUAGECERT security requirements.
You should have:
- a private room,
- one door that can be closed and seen by the webcam,
- enough light for the proctor to see you clearly,
- a clean desk,
- nobody else in the room.
Apart from your laptop and the smartphone needed for ExamShield, extra devices such as additional monitors, smartwatches and wireless headphones are not allowed during the examination.
The idea is simple:
for the duration of your exam, your room becomes your test centre.
4. Complete Your Online Check-In
On exam day, have your identification document ready and make sure your smartphone is charged.
LANGUAGECERT currently asks candidates to log in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled exam time.
ExamShield will guide you through the process.
- complete the system checks,
- read and accept the exam rules,
- complete the required identity verification,
- use the ExamShield Mobile app,
- connect to your online proctor or Speaking examiner.
The proctor may perform additional ID and room checks before your exam begins.
5. Take Your Exam with a Real Person Online
Once the checks are complete, you start your exam.
A LANGUAGECERT Online Proctor monitors the session and is available if you need help.
If communication is interrupted, you can normally communicate with the proctor by speaking to them or using the ExamShield chat.
For exams such as International ESOL Speaking, you speak to a real interlocutor rather than answering questions generated by a chatbot or recording your answers alone.
You get the security and support of a supervised exam while taking it from your own private room.
Why Take a LANGUAGECERT Exam Online?
Take the exam where you feel comfortable
For many candidates, taking an important English exam in an unfamiliar test centre adds unnecessary stress.
Online delivery lets you prepare a familiar, quiet room and concentrate on your English rather than the journey.
Avoid unnecessary travel costs
No journey to a test centre can mean:
no train or flight, no hotel, no taxi, no transport costs and no day spent travelling.
The real cost of an exam is not only the exam fee.
Taking it from home can save both money and time.
Choose from flexible exam times
LANGUAGECERT Online operates 24/7/365.
Exam sessions may be available for booking up to four hours before the test time, subject to availability.
This can be especially useful when you have a university application or document deadline approaching.
Get results quickly
LANGUAGECERT online exams provide fast results.
International ESOL Online results are normally released within 3 business days, while LANGUAGECERT Academic results are normally available within 5 business days.
Always check the current information for your specific exam when working close to an application deadline.
Is a LANGUAGECERT Online Exam Secure?
Yes.
Online does not mean unsupervised.
LANGUAGECERT Online uses several security checks, including:
- candidate identification,
- ExamShield examination software,
- computer and system checks,
- room checks,
- live online proctoring,
- supervision during the examination,
- smartphone-assisted ID and room verification.
A real proctor supervises your exam online and can communicate with you when needed.
This makes it possible to take a secure official English examination without travelling to a physical test centre.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGECERT ONLINE SECURITY AND OLP INFORMATION
Can I Use a LANGUAGECERT Online Exam to Study in Poland?
For many candidates, yes.
Under the Polish rules applying to specified foreign candidates applying for English-taught university programmes, accepted proof of English at B2 or higher must cover all four language skills:
Listening + Reading + Writing + Speaking
The Polish regulation lists qualifying versions of:
- LANGUAGECERT International ESOL at B2 or higher
- LANGUAGECERT Academic at B2 or higher
- LANGUAGECERT Test of English – LTE at B2 or higher
For International ESOL, the complete qualification must include the Written and Speaking components so that all four skills are covered.
LANGUAGECERT Online can therefore be a very convenient option for candidates applying to study in Poland.
However, admission requirements still depend on your individual situation, programme and university.
Always check the exact qualification, level and exam format required by your university before booking.
Before You Book: Check the Current LANGUAGECERT Promo Code
If you have decided that a LANGUAGECERT online exam is right for you, there is one more thing worth doing before you pay.
Check whether a current LANGUAGECERT promo code applies to your exam.
Education & Testing provides promotional codes for selected LANGUAGECERT exams.
Current international offers can provide savings on exams including:
International ESOL – up to 10% off
LANGUAGECERT LTE – up to 10% off
LANGUAGECERT Academic – current promotional discount available
Promo codes, discounts and eligibility rules can change, so always check the dedicated Promo Codes page before completing your purchase.
When using a promotional code, make sure the expected discount appears in your basket before you pay.
Why pay the full exam fee if a discount is available?
Online Exam or Test Centre – Which Should You Choose?
An online exam can be an excellent choice if you want maximum flexibility, live far from a test centre or simply feel more comfortable taking the exam from home.
A test centre may be better when:
- your university or authority specifically requires a centre-based exam,
- your visa route requires a secure test centre,
- you do not have suitable equipment,
- you cannot provide a private exam room,
- you simply prefer taking your exam at a test centre.
Neither format is automatically right for every candidate.
The best format for you is the one that is accepted for your purpose and gives you good conditions to show your real English ability.
Frequently Asked Questions About LANGUAGECERT Online Exams
Can I really take a LANGUAGECERT exam from home?
Yes.
LANGUAGECERT International ESOL, LTE and Academic exams can be taken remotely through LANGUAGECERT Online with live proctoring.
You must meet the technical, identification and room requirements.
What does OLP mean?
OLP means Online Live Proctoring.
You take your exam online while a real proctor supervises you remotely.
Is LANGUAGECERT Online available 24 hours a day?
Yes.
LANGUAGECERT Online is available 24/7/365, subject to available exam sessions.
How late can I book a LANGUAGECERT Online exam?
Online sessions may be available for booking up to approximately four hours before the exam, subject to availability.
Can I use a desktop computer?
No.
Under the current LANGUAGECERT Online requirements, you must use a compatible laptop.
Desktop computers are not accepted.
Do I need a smartphone?
Yes.
The current ExamShield process requires a compatible smartphone with the ExamShield Mobile app.
The phone is used during identity verification and as a second camera.
Can I use Bluetooth headphones?
No.
LANGUAGECERT currently requires a wired headset with a built-in microphone.
Bluetooth and other wireless headsets are not permitted.
Do I need a webcam?
Yes.
Your laptop must have an integrated webcam that meets the current LANGUAGECERT technical requirements.
Is somebody watching me during the online exam?
Yes.
A real LANGUAGECERT proctor monitors the exam remotely to make sure the examination rules are followed.
The proctor is also there if you need help during the session.
Is the LANGUAGECERT Speaking test done with AI?
No.
For International ESOL Online Speaking, you interact live with a real LANGUAGECERT interlocutor.
How quickly will I receive my result?
Results depend on the exam.
International ESOL Online results are normally released within 3 business days.
LANGUAGECERT Academic results are normally released within 5 business days.
Can I take LANGUAGECERT SELT for a UK visa from home?
No.
LANGUAGECERT SELT examinations required for UKVI purposes must be taken at an approved SELT Test Centre.
Can I use an online LANGUAGECERT exam for university admission?
Yes, in many cases.
But acceptance depends on the university, qualification, level, skills tested and permitted exam format.
Check your university’s current requirements before booking.
Can I use LANGUAGECERT Online for Study in Poland?
Qualifying LANGUAGECERT International ESOL, Academic and LTE four-skills qualifications at B2 or higher are included in the Polish regulation governing accepted language evidence for the relevant admission process.
Is there a LANGUAGECERT promo code for online exams?
Yes.
Promotional codes are available for selected LANGUAGECERT exams and markets.
Check the current Education & Testing Promo Codes page immediately before purchasing because codes, discounts and availability can change.
Ready to Take Your English Exam Online?
Taking an international English exam no longer has to mean finding a test centre, travelling to another city and organising your day around the journey.
With LANGUAGECERT Online Live Proctoring, you can take International ESOL, LTE or Academic securely from home, choose from flexible exam times and connect with a real proctor during the examination.
Choose the correct exam.
Prepare your room and equipment.
Check the requirements of the university or organisation that will receive your certificate.
And before you pay:
check the current LANGUAGECERT promo code.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGECERT ONLINE PROCTORING GUIDELINES
Important recognition information
LANGUAGECERT qualification acceptance depends on the exact examination, CEFR level or score, skills tested, delivery method and intended use.
Universities, employers and immigration authorities may have their own requirements.
Always check the current requirements of the organisation receiving your result before booking an examination.