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- Trusted by thousands of test takers in 120+ countries
- Available in 200+ locations, with frequent daily slots in the UK and around the world
LanguageCert SELT for UK Visas & Immigration
Covering ALL visa types to live, work or study in the UK
Why choose LanguageCert SELT
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The only SELT provider with a re-sit option:
Give yourself a 2nd chance at passing your exam at minimum cost
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Scheduling flexibility:
Select the exam date and time that suits you, up to 24 hours before your test
Which LanguageCert SELT is right for me?
Depending on your visa type, you may be required to take a 2-skills (Listening & Speaking) or 4-skills (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking) LanguageCert SELT exam.
Application type
Minimum CEFR level
Skills required
LanguageCert SELT exam
Application type
Further Leave to Remain:
Family life as a partner of a settled person (spouse / partner)
Family life as a parent (parent of a dependant)
Minimum CEFR level
A1
Skills required
Speaking & Listening
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1
Application type
Further Leave to Remain (visa extension):
Family life as a partner of a settled person (spouse/partner)
Family life as a parent (parent of a dependant)
A LanguageCert SELT ESOL A2 exam is required for family route Leave to Remain applications after 2.5 years in the UK.
Minimum CEFR level
A2
Skills required
Speaking & Listening
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A2
Application type
Indefinite Leave to Remain — ILR
(Settlement/Permanent Residency)
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Speaking & Listening
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
British Citizenship (Naturalisation)
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Speaking & Listening
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Minimum CEFR level
Skills required
LanguageCert SELT exam
Application type
Representative of an Overseas Business visa
Minimum CEFR level
A1
Skills required
Speaking & Listening
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1
Application type
Sportsperson (long term) visa
Minimum CEFR level
A1
Skills required
Speaking & Listening
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1
Application type
Scale-up Worker visa
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
International Agreement visa (Temporary work)
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Skilled Worker visa (this route replaces Tier 2 General)
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
High Potential Individual visa
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Skilled Work: Health and Care visa
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Ministers of Religion visa
Minimum CEFR level
B2
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Innovator visa
Minimum CEFR level
B2
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Start-up visa
Minimum CEFR level
B2
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert General SELT (A2-C1)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Minimum CEFR level
Skills required
LanguageCert SELT exam
Application type
Student visa - below degree level
Minimum CEFR level
B1
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert Academic SELT (B1-C2)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Application type
Student visa - degree level and above
Minimum CEFR level
B2
Skills required
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
LanguageCert SELT exam
LanguageCert Academic SELT (B1-C2)
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
Give yourself a second chance with our re-sit option
• Purchase the Take2 re-sit option when booking for a second chance to pass your exam
• Take2 becomes automatically available in case of an unsuccessful SELT result – before final results are issued.
For SELT Listening, Reading & Speaking
Automatically activated if you get
- a minimum of 33/50 in one of your SELT components (Written or Spoken) AND a minimum of 25/50 in the Spoken component.
OR
- a minimum of 75/150 in the written component. Your re-sit must be taken within 14 days of the last scheduled SELT exam.
For SELT Listening & Speaking
If you score below 60% you will receive an email to schedule your Take2 re-sit exam within 6 months.
Enjoy freedom and flexibility with our online booking system
- Schedule your exam up to 24 hours before your preferred exam day.
- Choose the exact date and time of your exams – both for written and spoken components in the case of 4skills SELT exams.
- Schedule your written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and spoken (Speaking) components for the same day or separately within 14 days of each other.
- You also have the option to buy an exam voucher and schedule your exam at a later date.
Need Help Preparing for your SELT?
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Check our free practice material!
Take advantage of our free preparation resources to familiarise yourself with our SELT exam format.
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Discover more top-quality learning and preparation materials for our SELT exams.
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Learn all about our SELT exams content and format and benefit from our preparation tips.
Fulfilling the dream
“As soon as I registered, LanguageCert made the process seamless and quick and easy. It had a centre close by with availability and the team on the day was great. I really enjoyed doing the test because the experience was so friendly, despite the restrictions that were still in place. LanguageCert really did make it effortless.”
A case study: Siddhartha Srivastava’s journey towards UK ILR
“I found the LanguageCert website was well structured and gave me everything I needed to make an informed decision. All the details I needed were easy to find and well explained”
Aleksandra moves a step closer towards British Citizenship with LanguageCert
“Every provider’s test is slightly different. It’s worthwhile making sure you understand how they differ, so you know what to expect on the day. LanguageCert’s information is very straightforward so you know how the reading, writing, and listening parts of the test will run and how long they will take. It helped me feel confident going into the test.”
Senior Researcher Dr. Hamada Alshaer and his choice of LanguageCert SELT in his journey to success
“Overall it was a really nice experience. I booked my test online and it was very straightforward. The test was practical and fair.”
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The passage to work, study, live and even retire in the UK
“It was our dream to live in the UK – to have a better standard of living, a better life and eventually be able to remain and apply for citizenship.”