LanguageCert SELT exams for Work in UK visas
If you are looking to relocate to the UK or remain in the UK for employment purposes, you may need to prove your English language level to obtain a UK work visa.
To prove your English language skills in order to apply for a Work in the UK visa, you must choose the appropriate SELT exam. The language skills assessed, and the exam level depend on the minimum UKVI requirements for your visa type.
| Application type | Minimum CEFR level required for UK visa | Skills required | LanguageCert SELT exam |
| Representative of an Overseas Business visa | A1 | Speaking & Listening |
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening) |
| Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa |
A1 | Speaking & Listening |
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1 (Speaking & Listening) |
| Tier 2 (General) visa | B1 | Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking |
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (Speaking & Listening) |
| Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking |
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) |
| Innovator visa | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking |
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) |
| Start-up visa | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking |
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) |
This list is accurate as of the last update by LanguageCert. However, the information is subject to change, so you should also check the UK government guidance on English language tests for UK visas for latest information. Please note that UK visa applicants are responsible for ensuring that they take the correct exam.
Useful tips
- Sponsoring companies may require a higher level of English than what is the UKVI requirement for a Work visa. Before you plan your exam, check with your sponsor which level is right for them.
- The table above outlines the language skills and minimum required level per visa type. If your language competence is higher than the minimum levels required for your visa type, you can choose to take a higher-level exam assessing the same skills, which will also cover your application requirement.
