What Is NAATI CCL? Indonesian Exam Format and Pass Mark

What does the CCL test assess?

The Credentialed Community Language test assesses community-level communication between English and another language. For Indonesian candidates, that means listening to a speaker and transferring the message into the other language, aloud. You interpret the speaker’s question or statement; you do not answer it yourself.

CCL is a migration assessment, not professional interpreter or translator certification. Passing a practice exercise on this website does not issue a credential. NAATI explains the assessment and its purpose.

How the online test works

The test contains two recorded dialogues. Each is approximately 300 words in total, shared between English and Indonesian, with segments of up to 35 words. Interpret each segment after the chime and begin within five seconds. The test performance recording must stay under 20 minutes; setup and uploading are separate. Read the current candidate instructions.

Prepare a personal computer with speakers, microphone and camera, plus a phone or tablet as a second camera. Headsets and earphones are prohibited. You may take handwritten notes on loose paper; prepared notes and typed notes are prohibited. Complete the required system check at least 48 hours beforehand.

The pass mark is 63 out of 90, with two conditions

For example, 32 + 31 = 63 passes. A result of 28 + 36 = 64 fails because the first dialogue is below 29. A result of 29 + 29 = 58 also fails because the total is below 63. Marks are deducted according to the effect of errors on communication. See worked scoring examples.

How to prepare in both directions

Start with a short unseen dialogue and record your response. Compare the source with your recording: did you preserve who did what, the amount, the date, the negative and any conditions? Keep a log of concrete errors rather than judging your accent alone.

For example, “Saya belum membayar tagihannya” means “I have not paid the bill yet.” Rendering it as “I cannot pay the bill” changes the message from an unfinished action to inability. Practise this distinction in housing, billing and appointment contexts.

Use topic vocabulary, note-taking drills and timed mock practice. Our AI feedback is a study aid, not a NAATI examiner result or a prediction of passing.

Booking, results and validity

Apply through myNAATI, wait for approval, then select an available Indonesian session and pay the current fee. All sessions are online; check the Sydney/Melbourne time shown in the booking rather than assuming your local time. Follow the booking guide.

NAATI currently lists results within 4–6 weeks. New credentials issued from 9 August 2022 have five-year validity. Check the date on your own credential and the official validity FAQ. Avoid planning around an assumed early result.

What does the credential mean for migration?

The credential can support a claim under the credentialled community language category of eligible points-tested skilled visas. An extra five points does not guarantee an invitation or a visa. Confirm the current requirements with Home Affairs for your subclass before spending money, and obtain individual advice where needed.