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).

About the exam:

• Consists of a short conversation  

• 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 

 SELT SCORE

 Speaking & Listening PASS OR FAIL

RESULTS

NORMALLY SAME DAY BUT CAN TAKE UP TO 24 HOURS

 TEST REPORT

NORMALLY SAME DAY BUT CAN TAKE UP TO 24 HOURS

Exam format

Computer-based interview 

Tasks

There are 3 question types:

• Repeat Sentence.

• Describe Image.

• Conversation: Listen and answer.

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.