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SELT Test Prep - ESPI Visa Consultants

Secure English Language Test (SELT)

Computer-based testing for all skills
All Skills for English: SELT tests use computer-based delivery for all skills. Reading and listening are automatically marked during the test session itself; speaking and writing are recorded digitally during the test session and marked by trained assessors (who have no visibility of your personal details) after you've finished. That means you can move through each of the skills sections in turn in a single test session and receive your results in as little as 3-5* days.

Who can appear?Anybody who wants to Study/Work/Settle Abroad in UK & IRELAND (US & CANADA to be included soon)
Generally Accepted byUniversities of UK & IRELAND
Test Conducted BySkills for English: SELT is a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa and immigration applications that you can take in over 120 countries around the world, outside of the UK.
Conducted byPSI
Nature of TestComputer Based Test (CBT)
Test PatternListening, Reading, Writing & Speaking (LRWS)
Test Duration190 minutes
Test ScoresB2 Level
Avg. Score RequiredPass/Pass with Merit
Test Score Validity2 years
When is the Test Conducted?Varies as per location*
Test Fee15,900 INR/-*

Speaking

First you will be asked to introduce yourself. Then you will listen to a series of recordings, and respond to recorded questions and tasks presented on screen. You will do this by recording your spoken answers.

Listening

You will be asked to listen to a number of recordings of spoken English. These will feature one or more speakers. After each you will be asked to answer a series Of multiple-choice or short word- answer questions.

Reading

You will be presented with a series of texts of varying lengths on screen. Then you will be asked to respond to questions about them in a range of formats. These include multiple-choice, true/false/not given, answer matching or written responses.

Writing

You will be given two tasks, which may be on any relevant topic. You will then be asked to organise and complete an extended written response for each task. The response has to address the task and include key information that has been identified within it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SELT test?
SELT stands for Secure English Language Test, a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved test used to prove your English ability for UK visa and immigration applications.
Who needs to take a SELT?
Applicants for certain UK visas (such as work, family, settlement and some study routes) who are required to prove English proficiency from an approved SELT provider.
Which tests count as a SELT for UK visas?
UKVI-approved SELTs include IELTS for UKVI and Pearson PTE (UKVI), among others on the official UKVI list, taken at approved test centres.
What is the difference between IELTS and IELTS for UKVI?
The test content is similar, but IELTS for UKVI is taken at a UKVI-approved centre and the result is recognised specifically for UK visa and immigration purposes.
What SELT level do I need?
The required CEFR level (for example A1, A2 or B1) depends on your visa type. ESPI helps you identify the correct level and the right test.
How does ESPI help with SELT preparation?
ESPI provides expert coaching, practice tests and guidance on booking the correct UKVI-approved SELT for your specific visa route.
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