LanguageCert* is an Awarding Organisation dedicated to language skills assessment and certification. It is a member of PeopleCert, a global leader in the certification industry, that has been delivering millions of exams in 200 countries.
LanguageCert develops its own language qualifications and partners with renowned organisations worldwide to offer high-quality language skills assessment and certification to the global learners’ community. For the delivery of its own qualifications, as well as for examinations delivered in collaboration with its partners, LanguageCert deploys state-of-the-art, innovative and flexible exam administration technologies and systems developed by PeopleCert, which are tailor-made to each exam’s specific requirements. It also benefits from the excellent customer service that PeopleCert offers 24/7/365 to language schools, teachers and candidates.
LanguageCert’s vision, mission and core values lay the foundation of the organisation and guide all its decisions.
- Vision: to be the global leader in language qualifications
- Mission: to develop and deliver 'best in class’ language skills assessment and certification programmes that enhance the lives, education and career prospects of candidates across the world
- Core Values: Quality, Innovation, Integrity, Passion
LanguageCert has been granted Awarding Organisation recognition by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), a non-ministerial department that regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. As an independent authority, Ofqual is the single most well-respected recognition authority in the world. Ofqual recognition marks a new era for LanguageCert, underpinning its rigorous high standards and processes deployed in the development, delivery and award of qualifications.
LanguageCert offers the following array of language qualifications:
LanguageCert International ESOL
Since 2015, LanguageCert has acquired all the intellectual property and related assessment materials for English language qualifications from City & Guilds, one of the oldest and most prestigious awarding bodies in the UK. LanguageCert advances the certifications offering LanguageCert International ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), the next generation of English language qualifications, while ensuring that the highest quality standards are consistently met.
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are regulated by Ofqual in the sector subject area “Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles”.
To find out more about LanguageCert International ESOL recognitions, click here.
LanguageCert Young Learners ESOL
Acknowledging the increasing need for young learners, aged 7-12, to become familiar with assessment processes while participating in stress-free exams, LanguageCert has developed LanguageCert Young Learners ESOL qualifications according to the intellectual and emotional stages of young children. The exams can serve as a starting point, motivating students to move onto LanguageCert International ESOL at an older age.
LanguageCert USAL esPro
As of January 2017, Cursos Internacionales de la Universidad de Salamanca and LanguageCert have joined forces to deliver Professional Spanish language examinations worldwide. The two organisations have cooperated to continue offering the Spanish BULATS tests (Business Language Testing Service) under the new name LanguageCert USAL esPro. The tests continue to be developed by Cursos Internacionales de la Universidad de Salamanca, however they are administered by LanguageCert, in Paper and Computer-based versions.
LanguageCert Ankara Üniversitesi TÖMER TürkYet
As of October 2018, Ankara Üniversitesi TÖMER and LanguageCert have joined forces to deliver Turkish language proficiency examinations worldwide under the name LanguageCert AÜ TÖMER TürkYet. The exams are developed by Ankara Üniversitesi TÖMER and administered by LanguageCert.
⃰ LanguageCert is a business name of PeopleCert Qualifications Ltd, UK company number 09620926.