Sit your LanguageCert English test in Campsie
LanguageCert is accepted for every Australian visa and by a growing list of universities and professional bodies. Book up to 24 hours ahead, speak with a real person, and get your results in 3–5 working days.
Where LanguageCert is accepted
All Australian visa applications
Accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, including:
- Student visas
- Temporary Graduate visas (subclass 485)
- Employer-sponsored visas
- Partner visas
- General skilled migration visas
Universities, TAFEs and professional bodies
Accepted by a growing number of Australian institutions, including:
- University of Sydney
- University of Melbourne
- Macquarie University
- TAFE NSW
- TAFE Queensland
- TAFE SA
- TAFE WA
- Engineers Australia
- CPA Australia
Requirements change. Always check with Home Affairs, your institution or your assessing authority before you book.
Is this test right for you?
LanguageCert Academic may suit you if you are:
- A migrant preparing for visa or skills assessment requirements
- Applying for a student visa extension in Australia
- Applying for a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa
- Looking for a globally recognised English test
Not sure whether you need Academic or General? Compare them on the official site: LanguageCert Academic or LanguageCert General. Or ask us.
Why candidates choose LanguageCert
Book at short notice
Appointments up to 24 hours in advance, at no extra cost.
Flexible sittings
Take all four modules in one day, or spread them over a 14-day window.
Listening played twice
Every part of the listening test is played two times.
A real conversation
Speaking is 1-to-1 with a human examiner, not a recording.
Fair marking
Speaking and writing are double marked, with personalised feedback.
Free score reports
Send your Test Report Form to as many schools as you need, free.
What's in the Academic test
Four modules. Select one to see what each part involves.
30 questions (40 min approx.)
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
30 questions (50 min)
Part 1a: Read six sentences and choose the correct word from a choice of three to replace the highlighted word(s) in each sentence.
Part 1b: Read a short text with five words missing. Choose the correct word from a choice of three to complete each gap.
Part 2: Read a text from which six sentences have been removed. Match the correct sentences from a choice of eight to complete the text.
Part 3: Read four short texts on a common theme and answer questions to identify information from the texts.
Part 4: Read a longer text with academic argumentation and answer six four-option multiple- choice questions.
2 parts – varying word count (50 min)
Part 1: Write a 150–200-word academic report or article in response to an infographic stimulus. The response should express stance, opinion, justification, argumentation as appropriate.
Part 2: Produce a 250-word piece of discursive writing on an academic subject to persuade, argue or hypothesise, expressing mood, opinion, justification, evaluation, etc.
4 parts – conducted by an interlocutor (14 min approx.)
Part 1: Questions – give and spell name and give country of origin; answer up to five questions on different topic areas.
Part 2: Role play – respond and initiate two role plays in academic-related scenarios presented by the interlocutor.
Part 3: Read aloud – prepare for 30 seconds and read a short academic text aloud and answer follow-up questions.
Part 4: Presentation – Prepare and deliver a two-minute presentation on an academic-related subject in response to a stimulus given by the interlocutor; prepare for one minute and speak for up to two minutes and answer follow-up questions.
Source: LanguageCert. Free official practice materials and preparation books are on the LanguageCert website.
How to book with us
Buy a voucher from TBS, book your session, then sit the test at our Campsie centre.
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Choose your test and buy a voucher
Confirm whether you need Academic or General, then buy your test voucher from us.
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Book your session
Choose Sydney, Campsie (centre 101751) and a time that suits you. We'll email your confirmation, location and what to bring.
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Sit the test
Our staff check you in and help you settle. You'll take the test in a quiet room on modern computers.
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Get your results
Results usually arrive in 3–5 working days. Send your score report to schools for free, as often as you need.
Our Campsie test centre
Suite 4 (Ground Floor), 59–63 Evaline Street, Campsie NSW 2194
- Several transport options, with frequent buses
- Free parking nearby
- Modern computer equipment
- Test slots including weekends
Preparation course
Structured lessons, test strategies, a full practice test and personalised feedback, for LanguageCert Academic at levels B1 to C2. Study online on Teams or on campus in Campsie.
All three tracks cover the same 8 sessions plus a full practice test (3–4 hours) at the same price. The 20% introductory discount applies to all eligible students.
- Standard: Intake to be scheduled
- Fast Track: Enrolments open
- Weekend: Intake to be scheduled
Standard Course
4 weeks - steady pace - best for building all skills
- 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week
- 8 sessions total plus Practice Test (3 - 4 hrs)
- Online via Teams or face-to-face
- 30 min additional interaction per session (on-campus)
- Practice worksheets for homework
Intake to be scheduled
Fast Track Course
Wed-to-Sat - 2 weeks - intensive - test date coming up soon
- 2 weeks, 4 sessions per week
- 8 sessions total plus Practice Test (3 - 4 hrs)
- Online via Teams or face-to-face
- 30 min additional interaction per session (on-campus)
- Practice worksheets for homework
Enrolments open
Enrol nowWeekend Course
2 weekends - flexible - perfect for weekday workers
- 2 weekends, 4 sessions per weekend
- 8 sessions total plus Practice Test (3 - 4 hrs)
- Online via Teams or face-to-face
- 30 min additional interaction per session (on-campus)
- Practice worksheets for homework
Intake to be scheduled
All tracks cost the same and include a 20% introductory discount for eligible students. Course students also get up to $20 off the LanguageCert test fee when they book with us (conditions apply).
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