A 2-skills (Speaking & Listening) exam in English, aligned to the B1 level of the CEFR*. It is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) delivered through LanguageCert’s global network of SELT Centres.

About the exam:

• Consists of a short conversation online with a live interlocutor 

• Duration 11-13 minutes

• Each candidate is examined individually

• Topics and tasks are based on practical experience

CEFR level B1 is the minimum requirement for the following visa types:

• Indefinite Leave to Remain: ILR (Settlement/Permanent Residency)
• British Citizenship (Naturalisation)

After the exam, candidates receive a Test Report displaying their score and unique reference number (URN). The URN must be included in the visa application.

Visa requirement information is subject to change. Applicants should refer to UK Government guidance on English language exams for visas and are responsible for ensuring they take the correct exam.

*Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, is widely used to describe levels of language proficiency.

Key features

 EXAM LEVEL

  B1

 FORMAT

 Computer-based interview with a live interlocutor at a SELT Test Centre

 SELT SCORE

 Speaking & Listening 60/100

 PROVISIONAL RESULTS

 A few minutes after the exam

 TEST REPORT

 Issued 3 business days after the exam

Exam format

Computer-based interview with a live interlocutor at a SELT Test Centre Speaking & Listening

11-13 minutes

Tasks

Part 1
Personal information: respond to questions on familiar matters
Part 2
Situational role play: initiate and respond appropriately to social situations
Part 3
Exchanging information: exchange information on a given image/set of images
Part 4a
Listen and respond: answer questions on a short monologue delivered by the interlocutor
Part 4b
Long turn: deliver a short, uninterrupted talk on a relevant topic provided by the interlocutor

Preparation

To prepare for your B1 SELT Speaking & Listening Test, you must first register and pay for your test, only then you will receive the password to access our Learning Platform.  We have some excellent learning resources consisting of role plays, audios, videos and teacher guidance and hints to maximise your learning potential.