SELT B1 Speaking & Listening
A 2-skills (Speaking & Listening) exam in English, aligned to the B1 level of the CEFR*. It is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI).
About the exam:
- Speaking & Listening Assessment
- Each candidate is examined individually
- Topics and tasks are based on practical experience
CEFR level B1 is the minimum requirement for the following visa types:
- Indefinite Leave to Remain: ILR (Settlement/Permanent Residency)
- British Citizenship (Naturalisation)
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.
Key Features
EXAM LEVEL
B1
FORMAT & DURATION
22 Minutes Computer-based interview
SELT SCORE
Speaking & Listening PASS OR FAIL
RESULTS
Normally Same day but can take up to 48 Hours
TEST REPORT
Normally Same day but can take up to 48 Hours
Exam Format
Computer-based interview
There are 3 question types:
- Repeat the sentence.
- Describe the image.
- Conversation: Listen and answer.