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NAATI CCL test facts, each one with its source
The NAATI CCL test costs A$814, runs online in 55 languages and has 2 dialogues of about 300 words. You pass with 63 out of 90 and at least 29 in each dialogue. Results take 4 to 6 weeks, a pass lasts 5 years, and it is worth 5 points for skilled migration.
Checked 6 Nov 2026 · Every line was read on the NAATI or Home Affairs page linked beside it that day · If anything differs, their page decides · Independent, not affiliated with NAATI
A$814test fee until 30 June 2027
2dialogues of about 300 words
63 / 90to pass, with at least 29 in each dialogue
55languages, online only
5 yearsa pass stays valid
5 pointsfor skilled migration
Your turn: interpret it aloud in the other language.
Start this dialogue free →The test
Full guide: What is the NAATI CCL test?
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| What it tests | Your ability to communicate at community level between English and one other language. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Is it a professional certification? | No. Passing does not make you a certified interpreter or translator. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Language level | Upper intermediate in both languages, equivalent to CEFR B2. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Training required | None. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Where you sit it | Online only, from Australia or overseas. | NAATI: FAQ |
| Test software | Televic for the test, ProctorExam for remote supervision. | NAATI: CCL test page |
Format and rules
Full guide: NAATI CCL test format
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| What you interpret | 2 pre-recorded dialogues, each on a different topic. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Length of each dialogue | About 300 words, about half in English and half in the other language. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Segment length | 35 words or less, followed by a chime. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Time to start | Begin within 5 seconds of the chime. | NAATI: CCL candidate instructions |
| Time limit | Under 20 minutes of recorded performance. Moving between segments does not count. | NAATI: CCL candidate instructions |
| Repeats | 1 segment per dialogue without penalty. More than that loses marks. | NAATI: CCL candidate instructions |
| Notes | Pen and loose sheets of paper only. No typed or prepared notes, no dictionaries. | NAATI: CCL candidate instructions |
| Equipment | A personal laptop or computer with camera, built-in microphone and speakers, plus a phone or tablet with a camera. No headphones. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Internet | At least 10 Mbps down and 1.5 Mbps up. No public networks such as a library, university or workplace. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Topics listed by NAATI | Business, consumer affairs, employment, health, immigration/settlement, legal, community, education, financial, housing, insurance, social services. | NAATI: CCL test page |
Marking
Full guide: NAATI CCL pass mark and scoring
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marks | 45 per dialogue, 90 in total. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Pass mark | 63 or more in total, and at least 29 in each dialogue. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| How marks are given | Every test starts at 90 and marks come off for errors. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| What loses marks | Accuracy, quality of language and quality of delivery. | NAATI: CCL test page |
Results and validity
Full guide: NAATI CCL results and validity
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| When results come | By email within 4 to 6 weeks. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| How long a pass lasts | 5 years from the date of issue. Results issued before 9 August 2022 last 3 years. | NAATI: FAQ |
| After it expires | No extension or renewal: sit the test again. You can apply 6 months before expiry. | NAATI: FAQ |
| Review of a failed result | Only with 58 or higher, within 30 days of the result, for A$187. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| How long a review takes | NAATI's FAQ says up to 3 weeks; its terms say a test review may take up to 8 weeks. | NAATI: FAQ |
| Can a review lower the result? | Yes. All examiners' results are combined, which may reduce the result. Once per test. | NAATI: terms and conditions |
Fees, 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Full guide: NAATI CCL fees and cost
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Test fee | A$814 | NAATI: fees 2026-2027 |
| Result review | A$187 | NAATI: fees 2026-2027 |
| Practice test marked by an examiner | A$165 | NAATI: fees 2026-2027 |
| These fees apply | 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2027, including GST where applicable. | NAATI: fees 2026-2027 |
| Changing your date | Free, up to 8 days before the test. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Cancelling | 75% back if you cancel at least 1 hour before the start. Nothing back after that or if you do not attend. | NAATI: CCL test page |
Booking
Full guide: How to book the NAATI CCL test
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order of steps | Apply in myNAATI, wait for approval, then choose a date and pay. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| How long approval takes | NAATI's page gives both: generally within a week, and generally within two business days. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| When bookings close | 1 week before the test date. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| How often tests run | Each language at least 4 times a year, monthly for high-demand languages. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Time zone | Sydney/Melbourne time (AET). | NAATI: CCL test page |
| NAATI's date search | Not live. It refreshes daily, and seats may change after you see them. | NAATI: find a test date |
| Can anyone get you an earlier date? | NAATI says no company or individual gets preferential access, and it will invalidate tests booked that way. | NAATI: FAQ |
Practice material from NAATI
Full guide: NAATI CCL free practice test
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Free downloads | 4 dialogues per language in PDF and MP3. NAATI's download page lists 54 of the 55 languages; Hungarian was not listed on our check date. | NAATI: CCL practice materials |
| Free test on the real platform | 1 dialogue per language, without proctoring. | NAATI: CCL practice test |
| Paid practice test | A$165, 2 dialogues, marked by NAATI examiners, results in 4 to 6 weeks. It cannot be used to claim points. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Prep courses | NAATI does not formally endorse any course and says course providers have no unique information about the test. | NAATI: CCL test page |
Migration points
Full guide: NAATI CCL 5 points for PR
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Points for a credentialled community language | 5 points on the 189 points table. | Home Affairs: 189 points table |
| Subclass 190 | Same claim, 5 points. | Home Affairs: 190 points table |
| Subclass 491 | Same claim, 5 points. | Home Affairs: 491 points table |
| Ways to earn the points through NAATI | Pass the CCL test, or hold a NAATI translator or interpreter certification. | NAATI: CCL test page |
| Before you apply | NAATI gives no migration advice. It tells you to confirm with Home Affairs or your migration agent. | NAATI: CCL test page |
The 55 CCL languages
Full guide: NAATI CCL languages list. Spelling follows NAATI's CCL page.
- Afrikaansmarked by NAATI as pending candidate demandtest dates
- Arabictest dates
- Banglatest dates
- Bosniantest dates
- Bulgariantest dates
- Burmesetest dates
- Cantonesetest dates
- Croatiantest dates
- Czechtest dates
- Daritest dates
- Dutchtest dates
- Dzongkhatest dates
- Filipinotest dates
- Finnishtest dates
- Frenchtest dates
- Germantest dates
- Greektest dates
- Gujaratitest dates
- Hazaragitest dates
- Hinditest dates
- Hungariantest dates
- Igbotest dates
- Indonesiantest dates
- Italiantest dates
- Japanesetest dates
- Kannadatest dates
- Khmertest dates
- Koreantest dates
- Macedoniantest dates
- Malaytest dates
- Malayalamtest dates
- Mandarintest dates
- Marathitest dates
- Nepalitest dates
- Odiaformerly known as Oriyatest dates
- Pashtotest dates
- Persiantest dates
- Polishtest dates
- Portuguesetest dates
- Punjabitest dates
- Romaniantest dates
- Russiantest dates
- Serbiantest dates
- Sinhalesetest dates
- Somalitest dates
- Spanishtest dates
- Swahilitest dates
- Tamiltest dates
- Telugutest dates
- Thaitest dates
- Turkishtest dates
- Ukrainiantest dates
- Urdutest dates
- Vietnamesetest dates
- Yorubatest dates
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NAATI CCL test facts, checked 6 November 2026. naaticcl.com. https://naaticcl.com/naati-ccl-test-facts
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naaticcl.com. (2026). NAATI CCL test facts, checked 6 November 2026. Compiled from naati.com.au and immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. https://naaticcl.com/naati-ccl-test-facts
Other reference data: NAATI CCL available dates by language · NAATI CCL vocabulary list · test date history.