Updated information about SELT

Applications that require an English language exam:
The exam you will need to take depends on what you are applying for.
For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities:

• Innovator
• Start-up
• Skilled Worker
• Minister of Religion
• Student

For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities:

• Sportsperson
• Representative of an Overseas Business
• partner
• parent
• settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain)
• citizenship

Contact student support for help with booking your exam, finding a preparation course or if you have any questions.

Approved exam providers
If you are in the UK
​You can only take a SELT with one of the following providers:

• LanguageCert
• Pearson
• Trinity College London
• IELTS SELT Consortium

If you are outside of the UK
​You can only take a SELT with one of the following providers:

• LanguageCert
• Pearson
• PSI Services (UK) Ltd
• IELTS SELT Consortium

For your results to be accepted, your test must:

• be on the list of approved English language tests
• have been sat at an approved test location
• have been awarded in the two years before the date of your application

​Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt#book-an-english-language-test