diff --git a/auth/tests/behat/loginform.feature b/auth/tests/behat/loginform.feature
index 3a006863845..7915fb3e4df 100644
--- a/auth/tests/behat/loginform.feature
+++ b/auth/tests/behat/loginform.feature
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ Feature: Test if the login form provides the correct feedback
     Then I should see "Invalid login, please try again"
 
   Scenario: Test login language selector
-    Given I log in as "admin"
+    Given remote langimport tests are enabled
+    And I log in as "admin"
     And I navigate to "Language > Language packs" in site administration
     And I set the field "Available language packs" to "nl,es"
     And I press "Install selected language pack(s)"
diff --git a/theme/boost/tests/behat/languagemenu.feature b/theme/boost/tests/behat/languagemenu.feature
index 46475e0cfd5..f7905d74c57 100644
--- a/theme/boost/tests/behat/languagemenu.feature
+++ b/theme/boost/tests/behat/languagemenu.feature
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ Feature: Language selector menu
   I need to be presented with a language selector menu
 
   Background:
-    Given the following "courses" exist:
+    Given remote langimport tests are enabled
+    And the following "courses" exist:
       | fullname | shortname |
       | Course 1 | C1        |
     And the following "users" exist: