UKVI Information
UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) manages visas and immigration services in the United Kingdom. If you plan to work, study, or settle in the UK, you will likely need to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
SELT Test Categories
Purpose: Family reunion visa (living with a partner or child).
Skills Tested: Speaking and Listening.
Test Duration: 30 minutes.
Description: This test is for those who need to demonstrate basic English knowledge for family reunion purposes.
Purpose: Visa extension (further stay as a partner of a settled person or parent of a dependent).
Skills Tested: Speaking and Listening.
Test Duration: 35 minutes.
Description: This test is suitable for those who have lived in the UK for some time and need to extend their visa.
Purpose: Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and British Citizenship.
Skills Tested: Speaking and Listening.
Test Duration: 50 minutes.
Description: This test is for those who wish to settle permanently or obtain citizenship in the UK.
Purpose: Student visas for levels below degree level, Innovator visas, and Start-up visas.
Skills Tested: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
Test Duration: 190 minutes.
Description: Higher level of English for those who want to study or start a business in the UK.
Purpose: Specific professional and academic visas.
Skills Tested: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
Test Duration: Variable according to the specific test.
Description: Advanced to expert level English, required for demanding professional and academic purposes.
Exam Registration
To register for a SELT exam and find more information, please visit the official LanguageCert website. After successfully passing the test, you will receive a unique reference number, which must be included in your visa application.
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It is important to prepare well for the exam. We recommend using preparation materials including sample tests, language courses, and exercises. Practice your communication skills, read English texts, and watch English movies to become familiar with the test format.
