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28 July 2025




On July 30, 2025, LanguageCert, the global provider of English language assessments, officially signed a significant contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA), enabling LanguageCert’s tests to be accepted for visa and immigration purposes in Australia
This development places LanguageCert alongside the Michigan English Test (MET) as a recognized provider for applicants seeking to meet English proficiency requirements for a range of Australian visas .
For international students, skilled migrants, and visa applicants, this partnership widens the options beyond traditional tests like IELTS and TOEFL. LanguageCert provides more testing locations, flexible scheduling, and remote proctoring making English assessment more accessible for many.
LanguageCert has gained strong recognition in global assessment circles. Its inclusion in the DHA test acceptability list reflects trust in its test design, security and reliability essential for high stakes visa decisions.
As of now, DHA has not released specific minimum score requirements or detailed implementation guidelines for LanguageCert tests but these are expected soon LanguageCert has hinted at more updates on their platforms, signaling upcoming clarifications on scoring, test centers, and integration with visa streams
This contract marks an encouraging leap forward in making English language testing more flexible, inclusive, and modern. It’s a win both for Australia’s immigration system and for global learners seeking opportunity.
If you’re interested in tracking updates like official score bands, rollout timelines, or integration into specific visa subclasses feel free to reach out. I’m excited to follow along with you on this journey!