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Work in the UK

Applicants offered a job in the UK may need to take a 2-skills (Speaking & Listening) or 4-skills (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking) LanguageCert SELT exam to prove their English language proficiency as part of their work visa application. All LanguageCert SELT exams are delivered through our global network of SELT Centres.

The minimum Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level required varies depending on visa type. Applicants with a higher language level can take an exam above the minimum requirement as long as it assesses the same skills that also satisfy 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. Applicants are advised to contact their sponsors to confirm which CEFR level they require before registering for an exam.

Application type Minimum CEFR level Skills required LanguageCert SELT exam
Representative of an Overseas Business visa A1 Speaking & Listening

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening)

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Sportsperson (long term) visa
 A1 Speaking & Listening

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening)

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Skilled Worker visa (this route replaces Tier 2 General)  B1 Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking  

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking)

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Skilled Work: Health and Care visa B1 Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking)

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Ministers of Religion visa B2 Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking)

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Innovator visa B2 Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking)

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Start-up visa B2 Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking)

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Applicants can be confident that they will enjoy a fast exam process from scheduling to results by selecting a reliable LanguageCert SELT exam and will always be supported by LanguageCert’s friendly customer service 24/7/365.

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Select the exam, city and SELT Test Centre. You will receive a confirmation with further details by email.

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Arrive at the SELT Test Centre at least 30 minutes before your exam starts. Bring the same photo ID used to book your exam.

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Fast results available 3 to 5 working days depending on your exam.

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Added value

SELT candidates are awarded a free corresponding LanguageCert International ESOL e-certificate, hard copy certificate and digital badge when meeting the following requirements:

Speaking & Listening UK visa exams
An average score of 60% or more in the Speaking & Listening exam. 

Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking UK visa exams
An average score of 50% or more in the Written component and/or 50% or more in the Spoken component.

LanguageCert International ESOL certificates are not dependent on UKVI requirements and are recognised internationally  by an ever-growing number of governments, organisations and academic institutions.