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Academic
Four-skill academic English testing for study and receiving organisations that accept this exam.
Language focusAcademic English
Test availabilityWorldwide
LevelsB1 to C2
Duration2 hours & 34 mins
Official results in5 working days
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Exam overview and structure
Multilevel test designed to assess your ability to understand, use, and communicate effectively in English within an academic setting, including comprehending lectures, participating in discussions, reading and analysing academic texts, and writing research papers or essays.
Listening 40 min approx.
30 questions
Part 1: Listen to seven unfinished dialogues and choose the appropriate completion or continuation from the three-option multiple-choice responses.
Part 2: Listen to five conversations in academic-related contexts and answer two three-option multiple-choice questions for each one.
Part 3: Listen to a lecture or podcast on an academic subject and fill in seven gaps in a notepad with no more than three words each time.
Part 4: Listen to a group discussion or debate on an academic subject, such as a three-speaker discussion, and answer six three-option multiple-choice questions.
Each part is played twice.
Reading 50 min
Academic and real-life texts
Focus: Comprehension of written English including main ideas, details, inference, vocabulary and text organisation.
Prepare: Practise skimming, scanning and careful reading of longer academic texts.
Writing 50 min
Structured written tasks
Focus: Produce clear, structured written English appropriate for academic or formal situations.
Prepare: Practise planning, paragraph structure, linking, grammar and task fulfilment.
Speaking 14 min approx.
Spoken communication
Focus: Spoken interaction, fluency, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and clear communication.
Prepare: Practise extended answers, discussion, pronunciation and confidence under time pressure.
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LANGUAGECERT Academic is scored using a combination of automated and human assessment methods to ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of a test taker's language proficiency.
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Recognition and destination guidance
United Kingdom
Study in UK — Test Centre or Online?
If you're applying for a course that is degree level or above at a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI), you can take LANGUAGECERT Academic at a Test Centre or Online.
UKVI Test Centre
Choose LANGUAGECERT Academic SELT at a UKVI Test Centre if you're applying for a course that is:
- Below degree level (foundation, pathways or professional English course)
- Somewhere that is not a Higher Education Institution
Please always check with your Higher Education Institution (HEI) to confirm their specific English requirements.
Australia
For Australian visa purposes, candidates should use LANGUAGECERT Academic in the required test-centre format. Always check the Department of Home Affairs requirement before booking.
Ireland
Accepted by participating Irish institutions for academic study. Confirm acceptance with your chosen university or college.
New Zealand
Accepted by participating New Zealand institutions for academic admission where listed.
North America
Accepted by participating institutions in the US and Canada for academic admission where listed.
Other countries
LANGUAGECERT Academic is accepted by institutions worldwide. Always confirm acceptance directly with your receiving institution.
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