IELTS Life Skills

New language testing arrangements for UK visas: IELTS to continue to play leading role

• The UK government has announced important changes to Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for visa purposes;
• IELTS and IELTS Life Skills have been approved for UK visas that require proof of English language level;
• The new test – IELTS Life Skills – will be introduced for people who need to prove their speaking and listening skills at level A1 or B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Source: British Council (Feb 2015)

http://www.britishcouncil.org/organisation/press/new-language-testing-arrangements-uk-visas