A 2-skills (Speaking & Listening) exam in English, aligned to the A2 level of the CEFR*. It is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) delivered through LanguageCert’s global network of SELT Centres.
About the exam:
Consists of a short conversation online with a live interlocutor
Duration 9-11 minutes
Each candidate is examined individually
Topics and tasks are based on practical experience
CEFR level A2 is the minimum requirement for the following visa types:
Spouse/Fiancé Visa Extension after 2.5 years
Parental visa route Extension after 2.5 years
Further Leave to Remain: for family route Leave to Remain applications after 2.5 years in the UK
Applicants with a higher language level can take a B1 Speaking & Listening exam, which also satisfies the application requirement.
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.
