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Work in the UK

LanguageCert SELT exams for Work in UK visas

If you are looking to relocate to the UK or remain in the UK for employment purposes, you may need to prove your English language level to obtain a UK work visa.

To prove your English language skills in order to apply for a Work in the UK visa, you must choose the appropriate SELT exam. The language skills assessed, and the exam level depend on the minimum UKVI requirements for your visa type.  

You can only book the following tests by PHONE ONLY  Test fee £250

Application typeMinimum CEFR level required for UK visaSkills requiredLanguageCert SELT exam
Representative of an Overseas Business visaA1Speaking & Listening

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening)

Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa
 A1Speaking & Listening

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening)

Tier 2 (General) visaB1Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening)

Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visaB2Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

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

Innovator visaB2Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

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

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Start-up visaB2Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

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

 

This list is accurate as of the last update by LanguageCert. However, the information is subject to change, so you should also check the UK government guidance on English language tests for UK visas for latest information. Please note that UK visa applicants are responsible for ensuring that they take the correct exam.

 

Useful tips

  • Sponsoring companies may require a higher level of English than what is the UKVI requirement for a Work visa. Before you plan your exam, check with your sponsor which level is right for them.
  • The table above outlines the language skills and minimum required level per visa type. If your language competence is higher than the minimum levels required for your visa type, you can choose to take a higher-level exam assessing the same skills, which will also cover your application requirement.

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