Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Scores and CEFR levels
From the LanguageCert Academic Qualification Handbook (version 9.0, September 2025) and the Academic FAQ.
| Global Scale score | CEFR level |
|---|---|
| 90 or more | C2 |
| 75 to 89 | C1 |
| 60 to 74 | B2 |
| 40 to 59 | B1 |
How each skill is marked
Listening and Reading are marked by computer. Writing is marked by examiners on four criteria (task achievement, grammar, vocabulary and organisation), each scored 0 to 8 per task, with Task 1 weighted at 40% and Task 2 at 60%. Speaking is scored 0 to 8 on five criteria by two assessors; one scores live and the other from the recording (test guide).
Your Test Report gives a score for each skill, an overall score and a CEFR level, with feedback on Writing and Speaking if you score 40 or above (test guide).
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What score do you need?
LanguageCert says the test is not pass or fail (FAQ). Universities and visa bodies set their own minimums; see LanguageCert Academic for Australia for Home Affairs scores and LanguageCert to IELTS for how scores compare. Rules and fees change. Check the test owner's own page for your country before you book or pay. This guide is general information, not official advice from the test owner.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good LanguageCert Academic score?+
It depends on who you apply to. On LanguageCert's scale, 75 to 89 is C1 and 90 or more is C2.
Can you fail LanguageCert Academic?+
No. LanguageCert says it is not a pass or fail test; it reports your level.
How is the overall score calculated?+
It is the average of your four skill scores, each weighted equally.
What score is B2 in LanguageCert Academic?+
60 to 74.
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- LanguageCert Academic for Australia
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