which selt test do i need for my visa application

Its very important that you choose the correct SELT test for your Visa Application. Below is a quick guide to our SELT tests and their application usages for UK Home Office. You can also consult your solicitor or UK Government guidance or even contact us to make sure that you are taking the right SELT Exam.

CEFR A1 Speaking & Listening: 
8-9 minutes conversation with a real live person, Same day result and Certificate in 3 business days. Minimum CEFR A1 test is required when applying for any of the following Visas:
  • Spouse & Fiancé Visa
  • Parental route
  • Representative of an Overseas Business Visa
  • Sportsperson Visa T2
Price
  • £150 GBP for test taken in the UK
  • £200 GBP for test taken outside of UK

CEFR A2 Speaking & Listening: 
9-11 minutes conversation with a real live person, Same day result and Certificate in 3 business days. Minimum CEFR A2 test is required when applying for any of the following Visas:
  • Further leave to remain (FLRM)
  • Spouse/Partner Visa extension after 2.5 years
  • Parent Visa Extension after 2.5 years
Price
  • £150 GBP for test taken in the UK
  • £200 GBP for test taken outside of UK

CEFR B1 Speaking & Listening: 
11-13 minutes conversation with a real live person, Same day result and Certificate in 3 business days. Minimum CEFR B1 test is required when applying for any of the following Visas:
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) 
  • British Citizenship (Naturalisation)
Price
  • £150 GBP for test taken in the UK
  • £200 GBP for test taken outside of UK

CEFR B1 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing: 
11-13 minutes conversation with a real live person, 2 hours and 40 minutes for Listening, Reading & Writing (computer based). Listening & Reading are multiple choice questions and Writing consist of formal written piece of 70 to 100 words. Result and Certificate in 5 business days. Minimum CEFR B1 SLRW test is required when applying for any of the following Visas:
  • Skilled Worker Visa
  • Health & Care Worker Visa
  • Scale-up Worker Visa
  • Below or above Degree Level Courses
  • Institution requirements of B1 Level
Price
  • £200 GBP for test taken in the UK & rest of the World

CEFR B2 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing: 
13-15 minutes conversation with a real live person, 2 hours and 40 minutes for Listening, Reading & Writing (computer based). Listening & Reading are multiple choice questions and Writing consist of formal written piece of 70 to 100 words. Result and Certificate in 5 business days. Minimum CEFR B2 SLRW test is required when applying for any of the following Visas:
  • Minister of Religion
  • Innovator Visa
  • Start-up Visa
  • Below or above Degree Level Courses
  • Institution requirements of B2 Level
Price
  • £200 GBP for test taken in the UK & rest of the World

CEFR C1 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing: 
13-15 minutes conversation with a real live person, 2 hours and 40 minutes for Listening, Reading & Writing (computer based). Listening & Reading are multiple choice questions and Writing consist of formal written piece of 70 to 100 words. Result and Certificate in 5 business days. Minimum CEFR C1 SLRW test is required when applying for any of the following Visas:
  • Degree Level or above Courses
  • Institution requirements of C1 Level
Price
  • £200 GBP for test taken in the UK & rest of the World