LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications (Levels A1-C2) are regulated by Ofqual in the sector subject area “Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles”.
The qualifications reside in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) from Entry Level 1 to 3 and Level 1 to 3, which maps to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. In addition, they map to the European Qualifications Framework, as portability is important to those looking for jobs or seeking to employ people from across the continent. They also directly map to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from level A1 to C2.
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are:
* Each University’s requirements of proficiency may differ. Certificate holders should contact the university of their interest for specific information.
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications (Levels A1-C2) are regulated in Wales by Qualifications Wales.
The qualifications reside in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) from Entry Level 1 to 3 and Levels 1 to 3. They also map to the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales and Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. In addition, they map to the European Qualifications Framework, as portability is important to those looking for jobs or seeking to employ people from across the continent. They also directly map to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from level A1 to C2.
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are:
* Each University’s requirements of proficiency may differ. Certificate holders should contact the university of their interest for specific information.
LanguageCert is available on the UCAS Apply list. UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows students to apply for full-time undergraduate courses, and some part-time courses for nursing and midwifery, at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
UCAS Apply includes LanguageCert as part of their listing (visible to applicants who have a UCAS profile) and students can select the following LanguageCert qualifications as part of their application process, as appropriate proof of English language skills.
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised by the Czech Ministry of Education and are listed in the new STANDARDISED LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS list, at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. The exams are listed in the new MMT 'MATURITA' list and are entitled to replace the so called 'optional part' of the leaving exam (Maturita) in English.
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are valid proof of English language proficiency for state/governmental employment. The required certification level depends on the particular position being applied for.
The qualifications are recognised by major universities in the Czech Republic. Due to varying recognition requirements, certificate holders should contact the university/faculty they are applying to for specific information.
Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been recognised by ASEP (Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection) at levels Β1, Β2, C1 and C2.
The certificates are valid proof of English Language proficiency, which is a prerequisite for access to opportunities for employment in the Public Sector. They may also be accepted for admission to programmes at the Public Universities and Institutes of Higher Education across the country, as well as for employment at private organisations. However, certificate holders are advised to confirm with the organisation of their interest.
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
In order to comply with local regulatory requirements, LanguageCert International ESOL exams in Hungary have been adapted in the following way:
| Written Exam | Spoken Exam |
| Reading | Listening |
| Writing | Speaking |
LanguageCert International ESOL Written and Spoken ESOL qualifications are recognised by the Accreditation Board for Foreign Language Examinations in Hungary at levels B1, B2 & C1, and meet the language requirements for:
• bonus points for admission into higher education
• graduation from college/university degrees
• graduation from select vocational training courses
• language allowance (salary supplement) for civil servants.
The level of recognition required depends on the requirements set by the individual education or government institution.
The Accreditation Board for Foreign Language Examinations is a department of the Ministry of Education, responsible for accrediting foreign language examinations in Hungary.
For information please visit www.languagecert.hu
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised in Italy by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR), at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
The B2 level “Communicator” qualification is accepted for PON scholarships.
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised in Lithuania by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2. The exams are accepted as equivalent to the Lithuanian State Maturity Examination of English, provided that the students hold a certificate at B1 level or above.
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are officially recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which is responsible for accrediting foreign language qualifications in New Zealand, at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2.
From 22 August 2018, NZQA specify that all non-university providers must use an NZQA approved international test of English to assess the language proficiency of candidates. LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications reside on the NZQA approved list and the full list of changes is published on the NZQA website.
NZQA recognition means that LanguageCert qualifications meet admission requirements for education in New Zealand. Each educational programme level in New Zealand poses minimum qualification requirements. LanguageCert C1 certificates fulfill the (minimum) requirement for a Bachelor’s degree programme, while C1 with High Pass or C2 fulfil the requirement for postgraduate degrees (Bachelor Honours, Master’s and Doctoral). LanguageCert B1 and B2 certificates are accepted for admission to Certificate and Diploma programmes for lower levels in New Zealand’s education system.
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are on the official list of examinations recognised by the Romanian Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, which is responsible for accrediting foreign language qualifications in Romania, at levels Β1, Β2, C1 and C2.
Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
The LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised by major universities in Spain. Certificate holders should contact the university/faculty of interest to them for specific information, due to varying recognition status applying different universities.
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised by:
Teachers who need to prove their linguistic competence in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) in English, in order to work in public schools in Spain, can make use of LanguageCert qualifications, provided that they hold both LanguageCert International ESOL Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (Speaking) certificates of the same level. LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been recognised by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade)
See below the Spanish regions in which LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised:
Alicante
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Andalusia
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications at levels B2, C1 and C2 are recognised by Junta de Andalucía:
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Aragon
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 are recognised by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Aragon.
Castile and León
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Castilla–La Mancha
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Catalonia
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2 are recognised by the regional government of Catalonia.
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Extremadura
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications at levels B2, C1 and C2 are recognised by the regional government of Extremadura, Department of Education and Employment.
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Galicia
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
La Rioja
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Universidad de la Rioja
Madrid
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications at levels B2, C1 and C2 are recognised by Comunidad de Madrid.
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Navarra
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2 are recognised by the Department of Education of the Government of Navarra.
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
País Vasco
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications at levels B2, C1 and C2 are recognised by La Consejera de Educación de la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco:
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Valencia
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:
Ofqual
LanguageCert Test of English (LTE) for levels A1-C2 are regulated by Ofqual in the sector subject area “Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles”.
The qualifications reside in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) from Entry Level 1 to 3 and Level 1 to 3, which maps to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. In addition, they map to the European Qualifications Framework, as portability is important to those looking for jobs or seeking to employ people from across the continent. They also directly map to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from level A1 to C2.
LanguageCert Test of English (LTE) qualifications are:
*Each University’s requirements of proficiency may differ. Certificate holders should contact the university of their interest for specific information.
LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications have been recognised by the National Interprofessional Joint Committee for Employment and Vocational Training (COPANEF) at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 with CPF (Personal Training Account) code 209074. The CPF code can be used to undertake a COPANEF funded Spanish language training course, if it results in a LanguageCert USAL esPro certificate. The programme applies to people in all professional fields nationally.
LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications have also been recognised by the Regional Interprofessional Joint Committee for Employment and Vocational Training (COPAREF) at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 with CPF codes 202316 and 202315, valid for people employed and professionals seeking employment respectively. The CPF codes can be used to undertake a COPAREF funded Spanish language training course, if it results in a LanguageCert USAL esPro certificate. The programme applies to people in all professional fields in the administrative region of Grand Est, in northeastern France.
LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications are recognised by:
See below the Spanish regions in which LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications are recognised:
Andalusia
Organisations that have officially announced that they accept LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
Asturias
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
Castile and León
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
Catalonia
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
Galicia
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
La Rioja
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
Universidad de la Rioja
Madrid
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
Navarra
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
Valencia
Organisations accepting LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications:
LanguageCert has been granted Awarding Organisation recognition by Ofqual, Ofqual Register Recognition Number RN6001.
Ofqual (the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) is a non-ministerial department that regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
As an Awarding Organisation dedicated to language skills assessment and certification, LanguageCert’s utmost objective is to offer high quality qualifications to the global learner community.
Its recognition by Ofqual underpins LanguageCert’s rigorous, high standards and processes deployed in the development, delivery and award of qualifications.
LanguageCert has been recognised by Qualifications Wales as an Awarding Organisation, offering International ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications.