LANGUAGECERT International ESOL Online — B2 for Study in Poland and Beyond
Need an official B2 English certificate for university, study abroad or your next career step?
LANGUAGECERT International ESOL lets you turn your English skills into an internationally recognised CEFR qualification — without travelling to a test centre.
Take your exam securely online from home, choose the exact CEFR level you need, speak to a real person during your Speaking test and receive your official online result in as little as 3 business days.
LANGUAGECERT Online is available 24/7/365, and eligible exam slots can be booked as little as 4 hours in advance.
For many international students, B2 Communicator is the key level for university admission. If you need a higher level, International ESOL is also available at C1 Expert and C2 Mastery.
Study in Poland. Study abroad. Prove your English. Make your next step official.
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Make your English official
You may have been learning English for years.
Perhaps you need B2 for university. Perhaps you want to study abroad, improve your CV or simply have an official certificate that proves what you can already do.
International ESOL turns your English level into a formal CEFR qualification.
Choose the level you are ready to prove:
B2 Communicator
A strong target for university admission and for candidates who need to demonstrate independent use of English for study, work or international opportunities.
C1 Expert
For candidates who need advanced English or want to demonstrate a higher level for university or professional purposes.
C2 Mastery
The highest CEFR level for candidates who want to demonstrate exceptional English proficiency.
Valid for life, no certification expiration
Your LANGUAGECERT certificate itself does not have an expiry date. A university, employer or public authority may nevertheless require a result obtained within a particular period for a specific purpose.
Study in Poland with LANGUAGECERT ESOL B2
Planning to study in English at a Polish university?
For candidates covered by the national admission rules effective from 1 August 2025, LANGUAGECERT International ESOL at B2 or higher is specifically listed as an accepted document when all four English skills are demonstrated.
For International ESOL this means:
Written: Listening + Reading + Writing
Spoken: Speaking
at B2 or higher.
The regulation lists qualifying LANGUAGECERT International ESOL alongside other recognised English qualifications for the statutory B2-or-higher admission route.
Read the English version of the Polish regulation
LANGUAGECERT also confirms International ESOL among the qualifying examinations recognised for English-taught study programmes in Poland.
So if you need B2 for an English-taught programme in Poland, you do not automatically need IELTS, TOEFL or PTE.
International ESOL can provide another recognised route.
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Why candidates choose International ESOL Online
Take the exam from home
No journey to a test centre.
No transport costs.
No hotel.
No day lost travelling.
You take the exam securely from a quiet private room using your laptop (no desktop allowed), webcam and wired (not wireless) headset.
A live online invigilator verifies your identity, checks the testing environment and monitors the Written exam. LANGUAGECERT Online uses remote live proctoring specifically designed for secure high-stakes examinations.
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Speak to a real person
The Speaking exam is not a conversation with a chatbot.
It is a live one-to-one interaction with a real LANGUAGECERT interlocutor.
At B2 level, the Speaking test lasts approximately 13 minutes.
Book when you are ready
LANGUAGECERT Online is available 24/7/365.
Eligible slots can be booked as little as 4 hours before the exam, subject to availability.
Check B2 Communicator availability and register
Get your results quickly
International ESOL Online results and e-certificates are normally available within 3 business days.
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This gives you time to:
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Is LANGUAGECERT ESOL difficult to pass?
No serious English qualification should be described as an “easy exam”.
However, International ESOL has several features that make the assessment clear, predictable and candidate-friendly.
B2 Written — 50% to pass
The B2 Written exam covers:
Listening + Reading + Writing
and is passed with:
75 points out of 150
That is 50% overall.
Most importantly, those 75 points are accumulated across Listening, Reading and Writing combined.
You do not need to achieve a separate 50% pass mark in each individual Written skill.
A stronger result in one part therefore contributes to the same total Written score used to determine your overall Written result.
Speaking is separate
Speaking is assessed independently.
For B2:
25 points out of 50 = Pass
The Speaking exam lasts approximately 13 minutes.
You do not lose the component you already passed
Written and Spoken are separate International ESOL components.
If you pass Written but fail Speaking, you can repeat Speaking.
If you pass Speaking but fail Written, you can repeat Written.
You do not have to approach the entire four-skills qualification as one indivisible exam.
Take2 — your extra safety net
Worried about paying the full exam fee again if something goes wrong?
International ESOL offers Take2, an optional re-sit solution designed to reduce that risk.
Take2 can be purchased under the applicable conditions before the original exam and provides an additional attempt if the first result is unsuccessful.
Prepare to pass the first time — but know that you can have a backup plan.
Learn more about Take2 and how it works
What does the B2 Communicator exam look like?
Written Exam
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Listening
Approximately 30 minutes
You listen to conversations, broadcasts, discussions and other spoken material and answer questions based on what you hear.
Reading + Writing
Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes
The Reading section checks your understanding of different types of English texts.
The Writing section includes two writing tasks.
The Written exam is scored as one qualification across: Listening + Reading + Writing
Speaking Exam
Duration: approximately 13 minutes
You speak live with a real interlocutor.
Tasks include:
- answering personal questions
- responding to situations
- discussing and deciding something
- speaking about a topic
- answering follow-up questions
Prepare before you book — or book before you prepare 😉
There is no need to walk into your exam without knowing what to expect.
LANGUAGECERT provides extensive official preparation material for International ESOL.
You can download:
- official Written practice papers
- official Spoken practice papers
- answer sheets
- qualification handbooks
- Writing assessment guidance
- sample B2 Speaking interviews
- examiner comments explaining candidate performance
Download official International ESOL preparation materials
For B2 Communicator, LANGUAGECERT also provides digital exam-style preparation.
Ace Your LANGUAGECERT test with our smart online practice platform
The platform is designed to help you simulate the real LANGUAGECERT experience and identify your strengths and gaps.
It includes:
- exam-style practice questions across the test sections
- instant feedback
- detailed answer explanations
- repeated practice at your own pace
Open the B2 Communicator page and start practising
LANGUAGECERT ESOL vs IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge B2 First
Candidates often start by searching for IELTS or TOEFL simply because those brands are familiar.
That does not mean they are automatically the best fit for every candidate.
LANGUAGECERT International ESOL gives you another option — particularly if you want a defined CEFR level, remote online testing, fast results and a clear Written + Speaking structure.
| Feature | LANGUAGECERT ESOL B2 | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | Cambridge B2 First |
| Main result | Fixed CEFR B2 qualification | Band score | Score-based result | Fixed CEFR B2 qualification |
| Online from home | Yes | Available in selected markets; acceptance should be checked | Home Edition available | Usually delivered through authorised exam centres |
| Booking flexibility | Up to 4 hours before an available slot | Depends on local availability | Depends on available slots | Depends on exam-centre sessions |
| Online result time | 3 business days | Depends on test format | Depends on test format | Depends on delivery format |
| Certificate/result validity | Certificate itself does not expire | Result validity rules apply | Result validity rules apply | Certificate itself does not expire |
| B2 pass structure | Written 75/150 + separate Speaking 25/50 | Institution chooses required band | Institution chooses required score | Cambridge Scale / grade-based qualification |
*Pearson Test of English (PTE) is not available online any longer, only test center based option is available (scheduling ahead and travel to center necessary)
Which one should you choose?
Choose the exam that: your university or authority accepts and gives you the format in which you are most comfortable demonstrating your English.
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For candidates who want a defined B2 target, at-home testing, a clear 50% pass mark, separate Written and Speaking components and fast results, International ESOL deserves serious consideration.
More than an exam — a milestone
Passing B2 can be more than completing another English course.
It can be the moment when years of learning become an official qualification.
A recognised English certificate can help you:
- apply for university
- prove your English level
- complete a language-learning stage
- strengthen your CV
- prepare for international study
- move towards your next academic or professional goal
Your English can open the door.
International ESOL makes your level official.
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How to book International ESOL Online?
1. Choose your level
For Study in Poland, B2 Communicator or higher is the relevant starting point for the qualifying four-skills International ESOL route.
2. Choose your modules
For four-skills certification you need:
Written — Listening + Reading + Writing and Spoken — Speaking
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4. Confirm your discount
Make sure the price changes and that the discount is visible before completing payment.
5. Schedule your exam
Choose an available date and time that suits you.
LANGUAGECERT Online offers highly flexible exam scheduling, with eligible slots available as little as 4 hours in advance.
6. Prepare
Use the official LANGUAGECERT preparation resources before your exam.
Download official ESOL practice papers and preparation materials
For B2, you can also use the digital practice environment:
Ace Your LANGUAGECERT test with the smart online practice platform
The platform includes exam-style questions, instant feedback and detailed explanations designed to help you become familiar with the real exam experience.
7. Take your exam from home
Complete the online identity and system checks and take your exam under remote live supervision.
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8. Receive your result
International ESOL Online results are normally issued within 3 business days.
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International ESOL recognition — Poland and beyond
LANGUAGECERT International ESOL is accepted by universities, employers, professional bodies and public authorities in multiple countries.
For Poland, qualifying International ESOL at B2 or higher in the required four-skills configuration is specifically included in the national admission framework for the relevant statutory English-language evidence route.
Read the English version of the Polish regulation
For other destinations, acceptance depends on the institution and intended use.
Search the official LANGUAGECERT recognition database
If your university is not shown in the database, that does not necessarily mean that International ESOL is not accepted.
Contact the university Admissions team and Education & Testing for clarification before booking.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is LANGUAGECERT ESOL accepted for Study in Poland?
Yes, within the scope of the Polish admission regulation effective from 1 August 2025.
International ESOL at B2 or higher, combining Written and Spoken to cover all four skills, is one of the LANGUAGECERT qualifications listed for the relevant statutory English-language evidence route.
Read the English version of the Polish regulation
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Can I take International ESOL B2 from home?
Yes.
International ESOL B2 is available online with remote live proctoring.
You can take the exam securely from home or another suitable private location rather than travelling to a test centre.
The Written exam is supervised remotely by a live online proctor and the Speaking exam involves interaction with a live interlocutor.
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How quickly can I book the exam?
Eligible online slots can be booked as little as 4 hours before the exam, subject to availability.
LANGUAGECERT Online is designed to provide flexible testing throughout the year.
What score do I need to pass B2?
For the Written component:
75/150 = Pass
The 75 points are accumulated across:
Listening + Reading + Writing combined
For Speaking:
25/50 = Pass
Do I need to pass Listening, Reading and Writing separately?
The published qualification pass mark applies to the combined Written examination.
The B2 Written qualification is passed by achieving 75 points out of 150 overall across Listening, Reading and Writing.
What happens if I fail Speaking but pass Written?
Written and Spoken are separate components of International ESOL.
If you have already passed one component, you can re-take the component you still need rather than automatically repeating both.
What is Take2?
Take2 is an optional International ESOL re-sit solution for eligible exams.
It provides an additional opportunity if your original attempt is unsuccessful and is subject to the current Take2 conditions.
Are preparation materials free?
LANGUAGECERT provides extensive free official preparation resources for International ESOL.
These include downloadable practice papers, qualification information, sample Speaking interviews and guidance designed to help you understand the test before exam day.
Download International ESOL preparation materials
B2 candidates can also access digital exam-style practice:
Ace Your LANGUAGECERT test with the smart online practice platform
Does my ESOL certificate expire?
The LANGUAGECERT qualification itself does not have a fixed expiry date.
A university, employer or authority may nevertheless require evidence obtained within a particular period for a specific application.
Always check the requirements for your intended use.
Is International ESOL easier than IELTS or TOEFL?
There is no universally “easier” English exam.
International ESOL may be attractive if you prefer:
- a fixed CEFR level
- a transparent 50% Written pass mark
- one combined Written score across Listening, Reading and Writing
- separate Written and Speaking components
- an optional Take2 re-sit solution
- online testing from home
- fast results
- extensive official preparation material
Choose your exam based first on recognition and then on the assessment format that best matches the way you want to demonstrate your English.
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