NAATI CCL Thai Vocabulary: 22 Health Terms (Free PDF List)
NAATI CCL Thai Vocabulary: 22 Health Terms (Free PDF List). Australian vocabulary for the Thai NAATI CCL test. Published .
NAATI CCL · Thai ไทย
NAATI CCL Thai practice material: 107 dialogues and vocabulary
Practise English ⇄ Thai with 107 free dialogues and 53 two-dialogue mock tests. Listen, interpret aloud, then check what you kept, missed or changed.
Your first 2 full dialogues are marked free. Sign in with email or Google to see your score and feedback. Full mock tests start after sign-in.
NAATI CCL Thai practice test on naaticcl.com: 107 dialogues and 53 two-dialogue mock tests; transcripts free to read, 106 with model answers, plus a free PDF. First two dialogues AI-marked free (no card; email sign-in for the score, out of 45 per dialogue or 90 for a full mock), then A$9 per full mock or from A$19 / 7 days. Updated 6 Nov 2026. Run by PTE Study Pty Ltd (Australia), independent of NAATI.
300-term Thai vocabulary list (PDF) →
Also for Thai: 11 topic pages · AI marking: first 2 dialogues free · Thai test dates and seats · NAATI CCL Thai coaching: teachers and classes · อ่านเป็นภาษาไทย · NAATI Thai translator? · NAATI CCL past papers · NAATI practice material PDF · NAATI CCL from overseas
See how one segment is markedHealth · Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps
Hear the segment · Thai → EnglishDemo — this card does not record you.
รู้สึกแน่นตรงกลางอกครับ แล้วร้าวไปที่แขนซ้าย มักเป็นตอนเดินขึ้นเนินหรือเดินขึ้นบันได พอนั่งพักประมาณห้านาทีก็จะดีขึ้น
Example markingSample answer, not a real student
≈ 27/ 45
if the whole dialogue went like this · pass line 29 per dialogueour estimate, not a NAATI result
3/5points kept · 60% of the information
- ✓tightness in the centre of the chestKept
- ✓radiates to the left armKept
- ✓triggered by walking uphill or climbing stairsKept
- ✕improves after sitting and restingLeft out
- ≈about five minutes of restChanged
Easy to miss: Left arm, not right, and both triggers (uphill and stairs) plus the five-minute rest must all be kept.
Model answer
I feel a tightness in the centre of my chest, and it radiates to my left arm. It usually happens when I walk uphill or climb stairs. After I sit and rest for about five minutes it gets better.
Scenarios from recent tests
14 new Thai dialogues written around everyday situations that have come up in recent CCL tests: phone banking, cancelling a gym membership, council services. Every dialogue is original; names, places and details are invented. Added November 2026.
- บัตรเครดิตบริษัทสำหรับเดินทางไปทำงานที่ BrisbaneCompany Credit Card for a Brisbane Work TripEmployment
- การจองตรวจผิวหนังทั้งตัวBooking a Full Skin CheckHealth
- แจ้งเรื่องขยะที่ถูกทิ้งหลังร้านค้าในชุมชนReporting Dumped Rubbish Behind Local ShopsCommunity
- การยกเลิกสมาชิกยิมCancelling a Gym MembershipConsumer Affairs
- ข้อพิพาทเรื่องการเปลี่ยนรั้วกั้นเขตที่ดินDisagreement Over Replacing a Boundary FenceLegal
- พิจารณาย้ายไปทำตำแหน่งอื่นConsidering an Alternative PositionEmployment
- ตรวจสอบใบส่งตัวไปพบแพทย์เฉพาะทางที่มีอยู่Checking an Existing Specialist ReferralHealth
- พาสุนัขที่เจอไปส่งที่ศูนย์พักพิงสัตว์ของ councilBringing a Found Dog to the Council ShelterCommunity
- เปรียบเทียบแพ็กเกจมือถือและส่วนลดเบอร์ที่สองComparing Mobile Plans and a Second Line DiscountConsumer Affairs
- วางแผนเปลี่ยนสายอาชีพหลังทำงานค้าปลีกPlanning a Career Change After RetailEmployment
- ใช้ Bike Share ครั้งแรก กับค่าบริการที่ไม่คาดคิดFirst Bike Share Trip and an Unexpected ChargeCommunity
- จองช่างมาซ่อมเตาไฟฟ้าBooking a Cooktop Repair VisitConsumer Affairs
naaticcl.com · บทสนทนาภาษาไทย 107 บท (106 บทมีคำตอบตัวอย่าง) และข้อสอบจำลองแบบสองบทสนทนา 53 ชุด สคริปต์ คำตอบตัวอย่าง และเสียงใช้ได้ฟรี บทสนทนาเต็ม 2 บทแรกตรวจด้วย AI ฟรี โดยคุณจะเห็นคะแนนหลังเข้าสู่ระบบด้วยอีเมลหรือ Google
What is included in Thai practice?
naaticcl.com has 107 free NAATI CCL Thai practice dialogues across 12 topic areas and 53 two-dialogue mock tests: every dialogue has exam-speed audio, and the full transcripts, with model answers for 106 of them (in English and Thai script), are free to read with no account; AI marking scores your recorded interpretation segment by segment (your first two dialogues are marked free, enough for one full two-dialogue mock test). Transcripts, model answers and audio are free to use; sign in with email or Google to see your score. After the two free dialogues, one full mock exam is A$9.
NAATI CCL Thai mock test online: 53 sets →Where else to practise Thai: practice websites compared →
Where can I practise NAATI CCL Thai online?
naaticcl.com has 107 free NAATI CCL Thai practice dialogues across 12 topic areas and 53 two-dialogue mock tests: every dialogue has exam-speed audio, and the full transcripts, with model answers for 106 of them (in English and Thai script), are free to read with no account; AI marking scores your recorded interpretation segment by segment (your first two dialogues are marked free, enough for one full two-dialogue mock test). Start at naaticcl.com/naati-ccl/thai: each Thai dialogue plays in your browser with its audio and transcript, and you record your interpretation after each segment. NAATI's own CCL practice page also has a free one-dialogue platform test. 6 other Thai practice sites are compared side by side at naaticcl.com/naati-ccl/thai/practice-websites.
NAATI CCL Thai mock test online, which sites?
naaticcl.com has 53 NAATI CCL Thai mock tests: each pairs two complete dialogues from different topic areas with exam-speed audio; the transcripts and model answers (in English and Thai script) for all 53 sets are free to read with no account; AI marking scores your recorded interpretation segment by segment (your first two dialogues are marked free, enough for one full two-dialogue mock test; then A$9 per full mock). The 53 sets are listed at naaticcl.com/naati-ccl/thai/mock-test. NAATI's own CCL practice page has a free one-dialogue platform test. 6 other Thai practice sites are compared side by side at naaticcl.com/naati-ccl/thai/practice-websites.
Is there a free NAATI CCL Thai mock test online?
Yes. On naaticcl.com your first two dialogues are marked free, enough for one full two-dialogue mock test scored out of 90 against the 63-mark pass (29 in each dialogue); sign in with email or Google to see the score. In full mock mode each segment plays once, with one repeat per dialogue, and you start interpreting at the chime, as in the online test. The transcripts and model answers of all 53 Thai mock sets are free to read with no account (naaticcl.com/naati-ccl/thai/mock-test); after the free dialogues, one full mock is A$9. The Thai vocabulary list has 124 terms by topic (naaticcl.com/naati-ccl/thai/vocabulary). NAATI's own free practice test has one dialogue.
What you get in Thai
- Thai practice includes 107 original dialogues across 12 topic areas.
- Exam-speed segment audio is followed by a chime; start interpreting within 5 seconds. Full mock mode allows one replay per dialogue; practice mode allows unlimited replays.
- 106 of 107 dialogues have a reference answer for every segment in the dialogue transcripts; the remaining answers are not yet available.
- Your first 2 full dialogues are marked free; sign in with your email to see the score. After the free allowance: A$19 / 7 days (up to 10 full dialogues marked), A$69 / 90 days or A$99 / 180 days, or A$9 once for one full mock exam. One plan covers one language.
- AI marks each segment as kept / left out / changed / added, with error severity from minimal to critical. It works from your transcript; check pronunciation, pace and hesitation yourself.
- Practice scores are estimated out of 45 per dialogue and 90 for a full mock. The CCL pass thresholds are 63 overall and at least 29 in each dialogue. Our estimate is not a NAATI result.
- Independent practice, not affiliated with NAATI.
Read dialogues and reference answers · How to check your own interpreting mistakes
naaticcl.com has 107 original NAATI CCL Thai practice dialogues with exam-speed audio for every segment, across 12 test topic areas (health, community services, legal, consumer affairs and 8 more). 106 of them come with a model interpretation and the points an examiner checks, segment by segment. You can start practising without an account; your score and segment-by-segment AI marking open after a free email sign-in. Your first practice test, two full dialogues, is marked free.
CCL คือการสอบล่ามอังกฤษกับอีกภาษา สอบผ่านและเข้าเกณฑ์ขอเพิ่ม 5 คะแนนได้ ไม่ต้องอบรมก่อน ต้องมี B2 สองภาษา สอบออนไลน์ 2 บทสนทนา ฝึกไทยฟรี CCL คืออะไร? NAATI CCL ย่อมาจากอะไร · สอบขอเพิ่ม 5 คะแนน →
Choose from all 107 Thai dialogues → · Exam facts and common questions →
NAATI CCL test dates · Thai
Next session with seats: Thu 17 Dec 2026 · 26 seats left
7 sessions with seats open
All Thai CCL dates on naaticcl.comWhat the Thai test actually asks of you
| Pass mark | At least 63/90 overall and 29/45 in each dialogue; NAATI assessment |
|---|---|
| What it is worth | 5 points towards skilled migration |
| Test fee | AUD $814 for 1 July 2026–30 June 2027; NAATI fees |
| Format | Two dialogues, about 300 words each, with segments up to 35 words; NAATI format |
| Thai dialogues here | 107 of 6,000+ across 12 subject areas |
Test format, scoring and rules checked against NAATI on 21 October 2026: CCL test information · candidate instructions · fees. Language policy checked on 21 October 2026; renewal details use the NAATI FAQ snapshot from 8 October 2026. Migration points use the Home Affairs snapshot from 12 October 2026.
NAATI’s public free platform practice was checked against the 7 September 2026 snapshot.
Thai practice topics and interpretation examples
Language rules for Thai CCL
The Thai entry refers to General Policies A and B. It does not add a separate language-specific rule.
Policy A covers regional variation: candidates need to understand variation within the language, and markers allow for it. Policy B permits limited English borrowing when it is normal and widely understood in the language community in Australia, even if an alternative word exists.
Source: NAATI Language Policy for Credentialed Community Language (CCL) Tests, Language-specific information and general policies, as applicable. Checked .
Details to check: dates, numbers and respectful address
These examples show specific mistakes to avoid in our practice material. They are not a ranking of candidate errors or extra NAATI rules. Keep the timing, amounts and social meaning of the original, including polite requests and forms of address.
Dates and times: retain next Thursday afternoon
Example · Mental Health Treatment Plan Consultation · segment 7
I can refer you to a psychologist in Bendigo who has an opening next Thursday afternoon, if that time suits your current schedule.
Model answer
หมอส่งตัวคุณไปพบนักจิตวิทยาที่เบนดิโกได้ ซึ่งมีคิวว่างบ่ายวันพฤหัสบดีหน้า ถ้าเวลานั้นสะดวกกับตารางของคุณตอนนี้
Easy to miss: Keep 'next Thursday AFTERNOON' and the place name Bendigo; 'next Thursday' is วันพฤหัสบดีหน้า, not this Thursday.
Numbers and amounts: separate the full session fee from the gap
Example · Mental Health Treatment Plan Consultation · segment 5
Each session usually costs around $180, and with the Medicare rebate applied, you'll pay a gap fee of about $45 out-of-pocket per visit.
Model answer
ปกติแต่ละครั้งค่าใช้จ่ายประมาณ 180 ดอลลาร์ แต่พอหักเงินคืนจาก Medicare แล้ว คุณจะจ่ายเองเป็นค่าส่วนต่างประมาณ 45 ดอลลาร์ต่อครั้ง
Easy to miss: Two different dollar figures ($180 full fee vs $45 gap); do not swap them or present $45 as the total cost.
Address and relationships: retain the daughter's role in the trip home
Example · Cataract Diagnosis and Surgery Consultation · segment 12
เข้าใจแล้วค่ะ ดิฉันจะให้ลูกสาวมารับกลับบ้านหลังผ่าตัด ขอบคุณมากค่ะหมอ
Model answer
I understand. I'll have my daughter come and pick me up and take me home after the surgery. Thank you very much, doctor.
Easy to miss: 'Daughter' (ลูกสาว), not son or child in general.
Australian terms in Thai practice dialogues
Interpret the complete sentence first, then compare the existing reference interpretation. The term link explains the Australian context; wording can vary with the situation.
Triple Zero
From Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps · segment 5
If the pain doesn't ease within ten minutes after your second spray dose, call triple zero straight away — don't wait to see if it passes.
Show the Thai reference interpretation
ถ้าหลังจากพ่นสเปรย์โดสที่สองแล้ว อาการปวดยังไม่ทุเลาภายในสิบนาที ให้โทรหาเบอร์ฉุกเฉิน 000 (ทริปเปิ้ลซีโร่) ทันทีครับ อย่ารอดูว่าจะหายเองหรือไม่
Keep the meaning: Ten minutes after the SECOND dose, and triple zero must come through as the Australian emergency number 000.
Medical Certificate
From CTP Personal Injury Claim Follow-up · segment 3
Have you seen a doctor recently, and do you have a medical certificate describing your injuries, the treatment you've had, and your recovery progress?
Show the Thai reference interpretation
ช่วงนี้คุณได้ไปพบแพทย์บ้างไหมครับ แล้วคุณมีใบรับรองแพทย์ที่ระบุอาการบาดเจ็บ การรักษาที่ได้รับไปแล้ว และความคืบหน้าในการฟื้นตัวของคุณไหมครับ
Keep the meaning: Two questions in one turn and three things the certificate must cover; omitting 'recovery progress' is the common slip.
Federal Circuit
From Divorce Consultation: Separation Requirements · segment 7
Good, that helps. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia requires at least 12 months of separation before you can apply for divorce.
Show the Thai reference interpretation
ดีครับ ช่วยได้มาก ศาลสหพันธ์และศาลครอบครัวแห่งออสเตรเลีย กำหนดให้ต้องแยกกันอยู่อย่างน้อยสิบสองเดือนก่อนจึงจะยื่นขอหย่าได้
Keep the meaning: 'At least 12 months' is a minimum — don't say 'exactly' or drop 'at least'; keep the full court name.
Hear a real one
From Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps · Health · the same audio you get when you practise.
Nurse
Khun Somchai, can you tell me what happens during the chest tightness — where exactly you feel it, and what usually triggers it?
Patient
รู้สึกแน่นตรงกลางอกครับ แล้วร้าวไปที่แขนซ้าย มักเป็นตอนเดินขึ้นเนินหรือเดินขึ้นบันได พอนั่งพักประมาณห้านาทีก็จะดีขึ้น
Nurse
Have you needed to use your GTN spray this week? If so, how many times, and did the pain ease within a few minutes each time?
Patient
ใช้ไปสองครั้งในสัปดาห์นี้ครับ ครั้งแรกอาการดีขึ้นภายในห้านาที แต่ครั้งที่สองต้องรอนานกว่านั้นนิดหน่อย
Watch and practise
Can you interpret this? NAATI CCL Thai — Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps #shorts
Thai–English NAATI CCL practice: Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps. One segment with a model interpretation. Published .
Can you interpret this? NAATI CCL Thai — Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps #shorts
Thai–English NAATI CCL practice: Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps. One segment with a model interpretation. Published .
Full mock test practice in Thai
Sign in to the practice room, choose Thai and select Full mock to sit two dialogues back to back. Your first two dialogues are free; open your score with email sign-in. For the format, report example and practice options, see the NAATI CCL practice test.
Practice materials by subject in Thai
- Health 32
- Community Services 11
- Legal 9
- Consumer Affairs 8
- Employment 8
- Social Services 8
- Insurance 7
- Business 5
- Financial 5
- Housing 5
- Education 5
- Immigration 4
What the Thai dialogues are about
These are original practice dialogues with segment audio; the actual test specifies segments of up to 35 words, rather than a fixed segment count. Browse every published dialogue by subject area.
Business · 5
Community Services · 11
- Arranging a Community Swap Day Drop-off
- Bringing a Found Dog to the Council Shelter
- Checking Driveway Access During a Temporary Road Closure
- Checking Ferry Duration and Sheltered Seating
- Checking Your Carpool Driver and Pickup Arrangements
- Commenting on Proposed Public Art
- First Bike Share Trip and an Unexpected Charge
- Hearing Support for a Heritage Walk
- Investigating an Odometer Entry Error
- Locating a Grandmother's Grave in Cessnock
- Reporting Dumped Rubbish Behind Local Shops
Consumer Affairs · 8
- Booking a Cooktop Repair Visit
- Cancelling a Gym Membership
- Checking Whether a Privately Purchased Ticket Can Be Transferred
- Comparing Mobile Plans and a Second Line Discount
- Formal Complaint Against an Electrician
- Online Shopping Refund Dispute – Fair Trading Enquiry
- Requesting Written Pest Inspection Preparation Instructions
- Requesting a Written Curtain Cleaning Proposal
Education · 5
Employment · 8
- Company Credit Card for a Brisbane Work Trip
- Considering an Alternative Position
- Discussing an External Training Course
- Missed Job Interview with Employment Consultant
- Pay, Uniforms and Training at a Restaurant
- Planning a Career Change After Retail
- Unfair Dismissal After Sudden Termination
- Warehouse Role Placement Interview
Financial · 5
Health · 32
- 12-Week Weight Management Program Consultation
- Antenatal Check-Up and Glucose Follow-Up
- Anxiety and Sleep Difficulties After Workplace Restructuring
- Assessing Depression Symptoms and Treatment Options at a GP Clinic
- Booking Garment Measurement and Fitting Visits
- Booking a Full Skin Check
- Booking a Future Care Preferences Discussion
- Breast Reconstruction Consultation After Mastectomy
- Cataract Diagnosis and Surgery Consultation
- Checking an Existing Specialist Referral
- Child's Asthma Attack in the Emergency Department
- Clogged Ear Consultation
- Counselling Session for Job Loss and Anxiety
- Cracked Molar Needing a Crown
- Dementia Assessment and Medication Consultation
- Depression Follow-Up Consultation
- Explaining Angina Symptoms and Safety Steps
- Explaining a Chronic Hepatitis B Diagnosis
- HIV Diagnosis and Treatment Counselling
- Hay Fever Consultation at a Bendigo Clinic
- Head Injury Follow-up After a Fall
- Hypertension Follow-Up and Blood Test Plan
- Limited Appointment Access for an Adult Stepdaughter
- Liver Cancer Diagnosis Consultation at Liverpool Hospital
- Managing a Child's Asthma Flare-Up
- Managing a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Fall
- Mental Health Treatment Plan Consultation
- Palliative Care Family Discussion
- Persistent Headaches: GP Consultation and Referral
- Preparing Household Task Examples for Assessment
- Recognising an Eating Disorder: First Psychology Appointment
- Warehouse Back Injury: WorkCover Claim Explained
Housing · 5
Immigration · 4
Insurance · 7
Legal · 9
- A Statutory Declaration About Two Name Spellings
- Adding Camera Footage to a Theft Report
- Checking a Witness Availability Request
- Disagreement Over Replacing a Boundary Fence
- Divorce Consultation: Separation Requirements
- Police Interview Following a Shop Break-In
- Reporting an Armed Robbery to NSW Police
- Requesting Hearing Assistance at the Tribunal
- Suspicious Fire Report to NSW Police
Social Services · 8
- A Clearer Weekly Activity Schedule
- Changing a Food Parcel Collection Time
- Choosing Her Own Shopping Items
- Correcting a Father's Household Referral
- Correcting a Gross Income Reporting Error
- Music Preferences and Quiet Time
- Reporting Changed Caring Arrangements
- Requesting a Temporary Pause in Home Care Visits
Read all 107 Thai dialogues with full transcripts → · 10 of them as a PDF
On your phone? The same Thai dialogues are in the NAATI CCL app for iPhone and Android.
Australian terms that cost Thai candidates marks
These come up constantly and rarely have a clean Thai equivalent. Each links to how to render it, and the trap to avoid.
- Medicareพูดทับศัพท์คงชื่อเฉพาะว่า Medicare ไม่ต้องแปล
- myGovพูดทับศัพท์ว่า myGov ไปเลย เป็นชื่อเฉพาะของระบบ
- Fair Tradingให้พูดทับศัพท์ว่า "Fair Trading" คงชื่อหน่วยงานไว้ตามเดิม
- Centrelinkพูดทับศัพท์ว่า Centrelink ไปเลย เป็นชื่อเฉพาะไม่ต้องแปล
- Services Australiaให้พูดชื่อภาษาอังกฤษตรงตัวว่า Services Australia เนื่องจากเป็นชื่อองค์กรเฉพาะ ไม่มีคำแปลไทยที่ใช้เป็นทางการ
- Medicare cardให้พูดทับศัพท์ว่า "บัตร Medicare" คงชื่อเฉพาะไว้ ไม่แปลเป็นคำอื่น
- Fair Workให้พูดทับศัพท์ว่า "Fair Work" คงชื่อหน่วยงานไว้ตามเดิม
- Mental health care planอธิบายสั้นๆ ว่า "แผนการดูแลสุขภาพจิตภายใต้ Medicare ที่หมอ GP จัดทำให้" หรือคงคำว่า Mental Health Care Plan พร
- Triple Zeroพูดว่า "000" หรือ "Triple Zero" คงตัวเลข 000 ไว้ตามเดิม
- Home Affairsพูดชื่อภาษาอังกฤษว่า Home Affairs หรือ Department of Home Affairs แล้วอธิบายสั้นๆ ว่าคือหน่วยงานด้านตรวจคนเข้า
- TAFEพูดทับศัพท์ว่า TAFE ได้เลย เพราะเป็นชื่อเฉพาะที่ไม่มีคำแปลตรงในภาษาไทย หากต้องอธิบายให้ใช้ว่า "สถาบันอาชีวศึกษ
- Out-of-pocketแปลว่า "ค่าใช้จ่ายที่ต้องจ่ายเอง" หรือ "ส่วนต่างที่ต้องจ่ายเอง"
- Emergency departmentแปลว่า "แผนกฉุกเฉิน" หากผู้พูดย่อว่า ED ให้พูดว่า "แผนกฉุกเฉิน (ED)"
- Lifelineให้พูดทับศัพท์ว่า "Lifeline" คงชื่อองค์กรไว้ตามเดิม ไม่ต้องแปลเป็นภาษาไทย
The full Thai vocabulary list: all 124 terms by topic → · email me the PDF
Questions people ask
Which variety of Thai should I use in the CCL test?
NAATI's general policies apply: examiners allow for regional variation (Policy A), and English words that Thai speakers in Australia regularly and commonly use are not penalised (Policy B). Excessive use of English is still one of NAATI's listed common mistakes.
How often is the Thai CCL test held?
NAATI tests high-demand languages every month and the others at least 4 times a year, and bookings close 1 week before each session. As of 12 Nov 2026, 11:00 AM (Sydney time), NAATI lists 7 upcoming Thai sessions, 7 of them with seats; the next one with seats is Thu 17 Dec 2026. The current list is at naaticcl.com/naati-ccl-test-dates/thai: we check it every 2 hours, and NAATI updates its own list about once a day.
Is the NAATI CCL test available in Thai?
Yes. Thai is one of the languages NAATI tests for the CCL. Passing can support a claim for 5 points towards your skilled migration score. We currently publish 107 Thai practice dialogues.
Is this page about the NAATI Thai test or a NAATI Thai translator?
The test. This page is for the CCL test, which can support a claim for 5 points on a skilled migration score but does not qualify you to work as an interpreter or translator. If you need a document translated, see how to find a NAATI certified translator.
Do I need a NAATI CCL Thai coaching class?
Not necessarily. naaticcl.com is a self-practice site, not a coaching class: you work through the 107 Thai dialogues and 53 mock tests on your own, at exam speed, and the AI marks each segment for what you kept, left out, changed or added. A class adds a teacher who listens and corrects you. Class packages we saw listed on 6 November 2026 ran from about $250 to about $700. The score here is our estimate, not a NAATI result.
How many marks do I need to pass?
63 out of 90, and at least 29 on each of the two dialogues. Marks come off for information you leave out, add, or change, and for language quality. We mark against the same published categories; the score is our own model's estimate, not a NAATI result.
Is NAATI CCL Thai hard?
Speaking Thai at home is not enough. You carry every detail across at speed, in both directions, and marks come off for each omission or change. You need 29 of 45 in each dialogue as well as 63 of 90 overall, so one weak dialogue can fail you. More in is NAATI CCL hard.
How long should I prepare for NAATI CCL Thai?
NAATI publishes no preparation time and there are no training prerequisites. Try your two free dialogues first, because the score shows how far off you are, then use the 4-week study plan.
Can I sit the NAATI CCL Thai test from overseas?
Yes. All CCL tests are online, and NAATI accepts a current passport from any country. Session times are listed in Sydney and Melbourne time, so check your own time zone. More in taking the CCL from overseas.
What if I fail the Thai test?
You can apply again and pay the test fee again. If you fail with 58 or higher, you can apply for a review within 30 days of your result for AUD $187: a separate examiner marks your test again. More in NAATI CCL review and resit.
How much does the real Thai CCL test cost?
AUD $814 (NAATI fees for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), and you do not know the result until NAATI finalises it. That is the whole reason this site exists: know where you stand before you pay to sit it.
Can I wear headphones in the test?
No — no headsets, headphones or earphones of any kind. You use the computer's speakers and microphone. Older guides that tell you to wear wired headphones will get you caught out on the day. Only one screen is allowed at any time; your phone or tablet acts as the second camera.
Can I take notes?
Yes, with a pen and loose sheets of paper only. No typing of notes, and no electronic resources — dictionaries, web browsing, live captions or transcription — during the test.
What if I miss something — can I hear a segment again?
Yes. One repeated segment per dialogue is allowed without penalty. Further repeats incur mark deductions.
How long until I get my result, and how long is it valid?
NAATI's candidate instructions say results come by email within 4–6 weeks; they are issued individually as they are finalised, so two people who sat on the same day can hear back on different days. The result is valid for five years from the date of issue (three years if issued before 9 August 2022) and cannot be extended. You can apply to sit again six months before expiry, according to NAATI’s FAQ.
Is CCL still worth 5 migration points in Thai?
Yes. Credentialed Community Language points remain in the 189, 190 and 491 points tests. CCL is not a professional interpreting credential — passing it does not qualify you to work as an interpreter.
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