NAATI is excited to announce that we’re launching paid practice tests for Certified Translator and Credentialed Community Language (CCL) tests from April 2023 in response to requests from candidates, with other test types to be added in the future.
We currently offer candidates free practice materials for certification tests via NAATI Learn, and for CCL via our website. We will continue to provide these materials free of charge for candidates and also add more over time.
The new paid practice tests offer candidates the advantage of taking the test in the same conditions as they will experience during their upcoming test, including proctoring and live help and support, and the tests will be marked by NAATI examiners with the same marking rubrics and scores.
With all paid practice tests using previously used test materials, candidates can get a good indication of the complexity and style of NAATI testing. They will also receive genuine feedback on performance to assist in determining their readiness for the actual test.
Paid practice test details
Credentialed Community Language (CCL)
| Cost | $165 (incl GST) |
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Test format | 2 approximately 300 word dialogues in English and your other language |
| Marking | Each dialogue will receive a score out of 45, with a total result out of 90 |
| Results | Results will be issued to candidates within 4 to 6 weeks |
The CCL practice test is conducted in the same manner as the regular CCL test. To pass the CCL practice test, you must achieve a score of 63 or more, and at least 29 marks in each dialogue. Practice tests are marked by fewer examiners than actual tests.
The results received are unable to be used to claim points for migration. Passing the practice test does not guarantee a pass in an actual test.
Certified Translator
| Cost | $165 (incl GST) |
| Time | 75 minutes |
| Test format | 1 x 250 word non-specialised translation text from LOTE to English or English to LOTE |
| Marking | The CT practice test is marked as per the rubrics |
| Results | Results will be issued to candidates within 4 to 6 weeks |
The CT practice test is conducted in the same manner as the regular test, however, only contains one translation task (instead of 2) and no revision task. Practice tests are marked by fewer examiners than regular tests, and the results received are not able to be used to contribute to future tests or to work as a Certified Translator.
Passing the practice test does not guarantee a pass in an actual test.
How to apply
- Log into your myNAATI account
- Select “Submit an Application”
- Select “Practice Test”
- Enter details for your application, there is no checking required by NAATI for these practice tests, so you’ll be made instantly eligible.
- On your myNAATI homepage select “Manage My Tests”
- Select a practice test session and make payment.
Practice test candidates will receive test materials that they have not previously seen and the domains that they come from will vary. Where there are no unseen practice materials available candidates will have the option of a full refund or taking a previously seen practice test again.
