How do you book the CCL test, and what does it cost?
You book through a myNAATI account: apply, wait for NAATI to approve the application, then choose a test date and pay1. The fee is $814 for fees valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 202712. Booking for a session closes 1 week before the test date1.
What do you need to apply?
A photo of your face and a scan of an identity document such as your passport. NAATI rejects an application without the ID scan1.
How often are tests held?
Each language runs at least 4 times a year, and monthly for languages in high demand1.
What does it cost?
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| CCL test | $81412 |
| Review of a failed result | $18712 |
| Practice test marked by a NAATI examiner | $16512 |
| Practice test on the platform, after you book | Free1 |
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST12.
Can you change the date?
- Reschedule for free up to 8 days before the test1.
- Cancel at least 1 hour before the start and you get 75% back1.
- Miss the test and you get nothing back1.
What equipment do you need at home?
- A computer with a camera, built-in microphone and speakers. No headphones or earbuds of any kind3.
- A phone or tablet as a second camera beside you3.
- A system check finished at least 48 hours before the test, on the same setup3.
Do the system check early. If your laptop or internet fails it, you still have time to fix the problem3.
What should you check before paying?
NAATI does not give migration advice. Confirm with Home Affairs or a registered migration agent that the CCL still counts for points when you apply1. Our points guide lists the visas we found on the Home Affairs points tables.
What can you do while you wait for a date?
Work through our free Malayalam or Filipino dialogues and learn the word lists by topic. Save NAATI's own audio downloads for the final stretch4.
Sources
Written with AI from the official sources listed on this page, and checked word for word against them. Every fact above links to its source, and we stored a copy of each on the date shown.
- Source 1: Credentialed Community Language (CCL) Test. NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters), checked 31 October 2026.
https://www.naati.com.au/migration-assessments/ccl/ - Source 2: Fees 2026-2027. NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters), checked 31 October 2026.
https://www.naati.com.au/resources/fees/ - Source 3: Credentialed Community Language (CCL) Test Candidate Instructions. NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters), checked 31 October 2026.
https://www.naati.com.au/resources/candidate-instructions-ccl/ - Source 4: Downloadable CCL practice materials by language. NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters), checked 31 October 2026.
https://www.naati.com.au/migration-assessments/ccl/downloadable-ccl-practice-materials-by-language/
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