Parent of a Dependent - Parents joining family in the UK
This visa allows a parent to come to or stay in the UK to care for and live with their child who has permission to remain in the UK.
Please check gov.uk for further details and eligibility on all visas.
Overseas Business - Representatives of overseas businesses
This visa allows a senior employee of an overseas company to come to the UK to set up and manage a UK branch or subsidiary.
Please check gov.uk for further details and eligibility on all visas.
Sportsperson - Sports professionals coming to the UK
This visa allows professional sports players and qualified coaches to come to the UK to work in their sport.
Please check gov.uk for further details and eligibility on all visas.
Key exam information and practical guidance.
Tips before exam day
Exam Guide
Tips on exam day
Practice papers and listening extracts that show typical questions and responses.
Practice Paper 1
Practice Paper 2
Practice Paper 3
Qualifications Handbook - ESOL SELT Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening Interview sample 1
Speaking & Listening Interview sample 2
Official recommended books for purchase.
Success at LanguageCert A1 ESOL SELT Student's book
Success at LanguageCert A1 ESOL SELT Self-study Edition
Success at LanguageCert A1 ESOL SELT Teacher's book
A walkthrough of the essential information you need for the exam.
Introducing A1 Speaking & Listening – Information for test takers
Preparing for your A1 Speaking and Listening exam
We are committed to providing equal access for all candidates. If you require special arrangements due to a disability or medical condition, please inform us when booking your test and 30 days before the date of your test.
Please check our policy for further details.
SELT stands for Secure English Language Test — an English test approved by the UK government for visa and immigration purposes.
Test fees vary by country and local currency.
Take2 lets you retake your exam at a lower cost if you do not pass. It must be purchased when you book your original exam.
You can take the test at a LANGUAGECERT UKVI-approved test centre. View available test locations here.
Always check current UK Home Office visa requirements before applying. A higher level (such as A2) is required.
LANGUAGECERT offers a range of practice papers, interview samples and interactive activities to help you prepare for your SELT exam. Check out our preparation page.
Always check current UK Home Office visa requirements before applying. A1 is currently required if you are applying for:
LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT A1 Speaking and Listening is a one-to-one computer-based speaking and listening test with an examiner.
The following areas are being tested:
You need at least 60 out of 100 to pass.
For UK visa applications, it is valid for 2 years from the test date.
If you have more questions about SELT exams, booking and rescheduling your exam, preparing for your exam, exam day, or exam results, please visit our main and detailed FAQs page, where you’ll find answers to all your questions.
Partner - Spouse, unmarried partner or fiancé(e)
This visa route allows a husband, wife, or partner of a British citizen or settled person to live and build their life together in the UK.
Please check gov.uk for further details and eligibility on all visas.