About LanguageCert

Last Updated: October 26, 2026
 

Which package suits you?

• SOLO - for confident English users who want to learn the test format and practise under timed conditions. You get the largest mock-test bundle (5 LRW tests and 5 AI-evaluated speaking interviews), unlocked from day one.
• ESSENTIALS - for candidates who want structure and a trainer. 21 hours of live classes across 14 weekday sessions, 90-day LMS access with 100+ module-wise practice tests, and mock tests that open on day five once the core strategies have been taught.
• PRIVATE TUTORING - for candidates with a tight deadline or a specific weak skill. A minimum of 5 one-to-one hours scheduled around you, 60-day LMS access, and mock tests available from day one.
   

LanguageCert Academic Test Format (2026)

Updated October 2026. LanguageCert Academic has two components — Written and Spoken — and takes about 2 hours 34 minutes in total.
 

Listening - what to expect

• Part 1: short, unfinished exchanges - choose the most natural reply or continuation from three options.
• Part 2: several short conversations set around campus and study life, each followed by two multiple-choice questions.
• Part 3: an academic talk, such as a lecture or podcast - complete a set of notes using no more than three words per gap.
• Part 4: a discussion between several speakers on an academic topic, followed by multiple-choice questions on opinions and details.
   

Reading - what to expect

• Part 1: vocabulary in context - pick the word that best replaces a highlighted phrase, then fill gaps in a short passage.
• Part 2: a text with sentences removed - place the correct sentences back, with extra sentences included as distractors.
• Part 3: four short texts on one theme - find which text contains each piece of information.
• Part 4: a longer argumentative text - answer four-option multiple-choice questions on meaning, attitude and argument.
   

Writing - what to expect

• Task 1 (150–200 words): write a short academic report or article based on visual data such as an infographic, taking and supporting a position.
• Task 2 (around 250 words): write a discursive essay on an academic topic - arguing, persuading or speculating, and evaluating different views.
   

Speaking - what to expect

• Part 1 - Introduction: personal details followed by short questions on everyday and study topics.
• Part 2 - Role plays: two short academic-setting role plays in which you both respond to and start the conversation.
• Part 3 - Read aloud: a brief preparation period, reading a short academic text aloud, then follow-up questions.
• Part 4 - Presentation: one minute to plan, then about two minutes presenting on an academic topic from a prompt, followed by questions.

Because the speaking examiner is a real person, interaction skills - asking for clarification, keeping a conversation moving, and responding naturally - matter more than in tests where speaking is recorded to a computer. Y-Axis AI-evaluated speaking interviews are designed to build exactly these habits.
 

LanguageCert Score

LanguageCert Academic is not a pass/fail test. Each skill and your overall result are reported on the LanguageCert Global Scale from 0 to 100, and the overall score determines the CEFR level shown on your certificate. Writing and Speaking are marked by trained human assessors, and the test report includes feedback on these two skills.
 

Universities set their own cut-offs, often as an overall score plus a minimum in each skill (for example, “65 overall with no skill below 60”). LanguageCert publishes an official linking table between LanguageCert Academic and IELTS Academic scores for institutions; always check the exact requirement of your university or visa route.
 

Where is LanguageCert Accepted?

Recognition lists change frequently. Y-Axis counsellors confirm the current acceptance status for your university or visa route before you book.
 

LanguageCert Scores for Australian Visas

Minimum LanguageCert Academic scores set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for each English level (tests taken on or after 7 August 2025):
 

For points-tested skilled visas (subclasses 189, 190 and 491), Competent English is the minimum, Proficient English adds 10 points and Superior English adds 20 points.
 

LanguageCert Scores for UK Visas (SELT)

UKVI recognises LanguageCert Academic SELT and General SELT at the following thresholds on the Global Scale. The required level depends on your visa type — for example, B1 for most below-degree study and B2 for degree-level study.
 

Verify the current thresholds on the GOV.UK list of approved Secure English Language Tests before booking.
 

LanguageCert Test Fees (2026)

These are fees payable to LanguageCert for the test itself and are separate from Y-Axis coaching fees.
 

Content-team action before publishing: the fees above are the US-dollar prices shown on LanguageCert’s official booking page in October 2026. LanguageCert prices each country separately, so open the booking page with India selected and replace these with the current INR fee for each option.
 

LanguageCert Registration

Booking is done directly with LanguageCert or through an approved partner. The usual steps are:

• Create an account on the official LanguageCert website.
• Choose the right test for your purpose — Academic, Academic SELT, General SELT or ESOL SELT.
• Select the delivery mode (test centre or online) and a date for each component.
• Pay the test fee and keep the confirmation.
• Complete the system check (online) or note the reporting time and ID requirements (test centre).

Y-Axis offers LanguageCert test-registration support for candidates in India with every coaching package, so you choose the right test version for your goal the first time.
 

LanguageCert Eligibility & Requirements

• There are no academic or age-related entry requirements, and no preparation course is compulsory.
• A valid passport is required for the online test; test centres accept valid photo ID as specified at booking, and a passport is strongly recommended for visa use.
• For the online test you need a suitable computer with a webcam and microphone, a stable internet connection and a quiet private room.
• For Australian visas you must sit at a test centre; for UK visas that require a SELT you must sit at a UKVI-approved SELT centre.
   

LanguageCert Validity

LanguageCert certificates do not have an expiry date. However, the organisation receiving your result decides how recent it must be — UK visa applications accept SELT results for two years, Australian visas generally accept tests taken within the three years before you apply (two years for student visas), and most universities ask for results no older than two years.
 

LanguageCert vs IELTS vs PTE Academic

No test is objectively easier. Candidates who like talking to a person but want a less fast-paced computer test often prefer LanguageCert; those who need the broadest recognition, including Canadian or New Zealand immigration, should choose IELTS or PTE.
 

Why Choose Y-Axis for LanguageCert Coaching?

• Built for the live speaking format - AI-evaluated interview practice that rehearses role plays, reading aloud and presentations.
• Scored mock tests - full LRW mocks that mirror the timing and task types of the real written component.
• Right test, first time - counsellors match the LanguageCert version (Academic, SELT or General) to your visa or admission route.
• One partner, end to end - your score feeds straight into Y-Axis visa, admissions and migration services.
• Flexible learning - self-paced, live batch or one-to-one, all delivered online.
   

Product-Related Information

For further information, refer to the trail email and the FAQs below. Official preparation material, sample papers and test-day guidance are available on the LanguageCert website: https://www.languagecert.org

LanguageCert is a trademark of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd. Y-Axis provides independent coaching; test content, scoring, recognition and fees are set by LanguageCert and the receiving authorities.