What Is A SELT?
SELT stands for Secure English Language Tests approved by the UK Visa and Immigration service (UKVI) for Leave to remain, British Citizenship, Work and Student visas.
SELT Preparation Courses for UK Visas and Immigration
Secure English Language Tests approved by the UK Visa and Immigration service (UKVI)
Where Can I Take My Test?
You can only take a SELT with one of the following providers:
- LanguageCert
- Pearson
- Trinity College London
- IELTS SELT Consortium
We prepare students for the IELTS SELT Consortium.
The table below shows which IELTS SELT Consortium you need to take according to the visa you are applying for.
| Application type | CEFR level required | Skills required | IELTS SELT Consortium test |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIVE IN THE UK | |||
| Further Leave to Remain: • Family partner • Family parent | A1 | Speaking and listening | IELTS Life Skills at A1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| Further Leave to Remain (visa extension): • Family partner • Family parent | A2 | Speaking and listening | IELTS Life Skills at A2 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Settlement/Permanent Residency | B1 | Speaking and listening | IELTS Life Skills at B1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| British Citizenship (Naturalisation) | B1 | Speaking and listening | IELTS Life Skills at B1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| STUDY IN THE UK | |||
| Student visa — below degree Although UKVI requires a B1 test, some institutions require B2 — please check with your sponsor | B1 | Reading, writing, speaking and listening | IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 4 (General) student visa - degree level and above | B2 | Reading, writing, speaking and listening | IELTS/IELTS for UKVI3 – 5.5overall, and in each of the four skills |
| WORK IN THE UK | |||
| Representative of an Overseas Business visa | A1 | Speaking and listening | IELTS Life Skills A1 - Pass IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| Sportsperson visa (T2) | A1 | Speaking and listening | IELTS Life Skills A1 - Pass IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
| Skilled Worker visa | B1 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Health and Care Worker visa | B1 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Innovator visa | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Start-up visa | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Minister of Religion visa | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
We Offer The Following IELTS Life Skills Preparation Courses:
- IELTS Life Skills – A2 Speaking and Listening (offered in the UK only).
- IELTS Life Skills – B1 Speaking and Listening.The IELTS Life skills preparation course is designed to help students prepare for the SELT needed for the following visa types: Further Leave to Remain (visa extension):
- Family partner
- Family parent
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- Settlement/Permanent Residency
- British Citizenship (Naturalisation)
The course focuses on the Speaking and Listening skills and knowledge required to pass the test.
How Does IELTS Life Skills Work?
IELTS Life Skills tests are taken face-to-face with an examiner and with one other test taker. You will need to have a structured conversation and must show that you can listen and respond to a number of tasks.
These tasks are designed to be similar to the real conversational English you would use in the UK. You’ll be expected to talk about everyday subjects such as:
- personal details/experiences
- family and friends
- buying goods
- work
- health
- leisure
- education/training
- transport
- housing
- the weather
| Course Facts | |
|---|---|
| Course start dates | Please get in touch with us |
| Course duration | 5 weeks |
| English level | A2 –B1 |
| Total Class hours | 15 |
| Hours per week | 3 |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Class size | Minimum 5 - maximum 15 students |
| Coursebook | ( to be purchased separately) |
| Price | Please get in touch with us |
