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SELT (UKVI)

Secure English Language Tests required for UK visa, settlement or citizenship applications; take an approved test such as IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT at authorised centres.

Best for learners preparing for UK life, citizenship-related communication, or practical everyday tasks. Browse freely. Login is only needed for selected later-stage lesson activities.
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Best places to begin in SELT (UKVI)

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Eligibility & CEFR levels

Who needs a SELT by visa route, required CEFR level, and recognised alternatives/exemptions.

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Approved providers & test types

Home Office–approved providers/tests, skills covered, and which option matches each visa route.

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Booking, centres & accessibility

Find approved centres, documents/fees, rescheduling/refunds, and requesting reasonable adjustments.

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Test day: ID & security

What to bring, arrival times, ID rules, security checks, and prohibited items.

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Format, scoring, results & validity

Skills tested and timings by level, scoring, when results are issued, validity, and UKVI verification.

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Preparation & common pitfalls

Official practice resources, study tips, and how to avoid non-approved tests and ID/name mismatches.

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