International awarding body offering a range of English language qualifications aligned with the CEFR framework.
Exam Details
- Owner/Creator
- PeopleCert Group (headquartered in the UK)
- Provider/Administrator
- LanguageCert, part of PeopleCert
- Official Website(s)
- https://www.languagecert.org/en
- Exam Types
- • LanguageCert International ESOL (General)
• LanguageCert International ESOL (Academic)
• LanguageCert SELT (approved for UKVI – Secure English Language Tests)
• LanguageCert Young Learners - Structure
- Based on CEFR (A1–C2)
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
Two formats: Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (interview with examiner) - Format
- • Paper-based or computer-based (at centers)
• Online proctored exams for some versions
• SELT: strictly in test centers approved by UK Home Office - Results Time
- • 3–5 business days for most exams
• SELT: up to 5 business days
• Fast-track options available - Scoring System
- Scaled scores (0–100) for each skill
• Pass/High Pass (for general ESOL)
• CEFR level indicated - Certificate Format
- Digital + Paper (mailed)
• Verifiable online
• QR code + unique certificate number - Certificate Validity
- Indefinite for general use
For immigration/academic: typically accepted for 2 years (depends on institution) - How to Verify Certificate
- https://www.languagecert.org/en/results
- Certificate Authenticity Features
- Includes security features, digital verification, QR code, and online validation
- Academic Use
- YES – accepted by institutions globally, especially in the UK and EU
- Immigration Use
- YES – SELT versions are accepted by the UK Home Office for visa, settlement, and citizenship applications
- Available in Ukraine
- ?
- Available in Gulf Countries
- YES – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman
- Can Be a Test Center
- YES
- Center Requirements
- • Secure testing environment
• Trained staff
• Computers meeting technical specs (for CBT)
• Internet bandwidth requirements (for online proctored exams)
• Compliance with SELT-specific regulations (if applicable) - Docs & Photos Needed
- • Layout/floor plan
• Security protocol
• Staff resumes and ID
• Equipment specs
• Photo ID of applicants and signage samples - Application Process
- https://www.languagecert.org/en/partners/register-your-interest
- Contact Info for Setup
- customerservice@peoplecert.org
- Phone Numbers
- 30 210 3729050
