Free LanguageCert Practice Test
32 questions in the style of LanguageCert International ESOL. Reading, grammar and vocabulary, and the everyday functional English the exam is built around. Find out which CEFR level you should enter.
15 minutes, 32 questions
Four sections covering the written and comprehension components.
Your CEFR level
See whether you should sit B1 Achiever, B2 Communicator or C1 Expert.
Full section breakdown
Find out which skill would hold you below the pass mark.
What is LanguageCert International ESOL?
LanguageCert is a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), which means it is accepted for UK visa and immigration applications as well as by universities and employers. It is aligned to the CEFR, with a separate exam at each level: A1 Preliminary, A2 Access, B1 Achiever, B2 Communicator, C1 Expert and C2 Mastery.
Two practical advantages explain why it has grown quickly. First, it can be taken online with a live proctor, from home, rather than only at a test centre. Second, it is generally cheaper than IELTS and has far more available slots — which matters when a visa deadline is approaching.
What this practice test covers
Thirty-two questions across reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, grammar and vocabulary, and functional everyday English — the last being distinctive to LanguageCert, which places unusual weight on whether you can actually handle real situations politely and appropriately, not just parse sentences correctly.
Speaking and writing are assessed by examiners in the real exam and are not included here.
Which level should you enter?
This is the decision this test is designed to help with. Unlike IELTS, where everyone sits the same paper and receives a band, LanguageCert requires you to choose your level in advance — and entering the wrong one means either a wasted fee or a certificate below what you need:
What the pass mark actually is
You need 50% overall to pass, with a minimum in each part, and 75% or above earns a High Pass. Because you must pass every component, the section breakdown below matters more than your total: a strong reading score alone will not carry your overall result. Check which level your visa route or university requires before booking — many UK visa categories specify B1, while most degree courses ask for B2.
How to prepare
Work on the functional English section deliberately, because it is the part candidates from a grammar-focused background most often underestimate. Knowing how to disagree politely, apologise for lateness or ask someone to repeat themselves is genuinely tested. Beyond that, read a wide range of English texts daily and practise reading short everyday texts — notices, emails, adverts — rather than academic articles.
Frequently asked questions
No. This is an independent practice test built by Quizinq for study purposes. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by LanguageCert or PeopleCert. Official exams must be booked through LanguageCert or an approved centre.
Yes. LanguageCert International ESOL SELT is UKVI-approved for visa and immigration purposes. You must book the specific SELT version of the exam, not the standard one, so check carefully when booking.
You choose the level in advance, which is why this test is useful. Many UK visa routes require B1; most university courses require B2. Sit the level your requirement specifies, not the highest you think you might pass.
50% overall, with a minimum in each component, and 75%+ is a High Pass. Because every part must be passed, a weak skill can fail you despite a good overall score. See all our quizzes.
Yes. LanguageCert offers online proctored exams taken from home with a live invigilator, as well as test-centre options. That availability is one of its main advantages over IELTS.