About LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A2 (Speaking & Listening) exam
- It is a short online conversation with a live interlocutor
- It lasts 9-11 minutes
- Each candidate is examined individually
- Topics and tasks are based on practical experience
After your exam you will receive a Test Report that shows your score and your unique reference number (URN). If you have met the score required for your UK visa, your need to include your URN in your visa application.
LanguageCert International ESOL A2 (Speaking & Listening) is accepted for the following UK visa types.
This exam is accepted for the following UK visa application types
| Application type | Minimum CEFR level required for UK visa | Skills required | LanguageCert SELT exam |
| Further Leave to Remain (visa extension): Family life as a partner of a settled person (Spouse/Partner) Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependent) An A2 English language SELT is required for family route Leave to Remain applications after 2.5 years in the UK. |
A2 | Speaking & Listening | LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A2 (Speaking & Listening) |
Tip: If your language ability is higher, you can also choose to take a Speaking & Listening B1 exam, which also covers your application requirement.
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.
