Why English evidence matters
Most UK visa, stay and citizenship routes need proof of English.
A majority of the applicants willing to obtain a visa, permission to stay, indefinite leave to remain in the UK or to become British citizens need to provide evidence of their English language skills.
A1→B1
Common SELT levels
SELT
Home Office approved
Trinity
Listed adviser directory
UKVI
Accepted test pathway
How it works
From requirement to booked test in four steps
- 01
Confirm your route
Check the English level required for your visa, settlement or citizenship application on GOV.UK.
- 02
Choose the right SELT
Match A1 / GESE Grade 2 or B1 / GESE Grade 5 (and other levels) to what your route demands.
- 03
Book with Trinity
Book a Home Office-approved Secure English Language Test at an approved centre.
- 04
Get support from us
We help you choose and book the correct test, and liaise with Trinity if questions arise.
Compare levels
Which level do you need?
There are different requirements regarding the level of skills the applicant has to demonstrate. You can find more information regarding the level of English skills you should have at www.gov.uk by searching the information regarding the relevant visa type or route.
Beginner
A1
CEFR / SELT — GESE Grade 2
Often required for partner and family routes at the early stages of an application.
- Partner & family routes at early stages
- Entry-level CEFR evidence
- GESE Grade 2 pathway
Intermediate
B1
CEFR / SELT — GESE Grade 5
Commonly needed for settlement, naturalisation and many skilled work routes.
- Settlement & naturalisation routes
- Many skilled work pathways
- GESE Grade 5 pathway
Secure English Language Test
Home Office-approved centres only
Secure English Language Tests (SELT)
One of the options how one can meet this requirement is to pass a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at a test centre approved by the Home Office.
- Pass a SELT at an approved test centre
- Use the result as evidence for your application
- Ask us if you are unsure which grade to book
Trinity partnership
Listed Trinity College London immigration adviser
Our company is listed in the Directory of Immigration Advisors of Trinity College London — one of the organisations that is approved by the Home Office. We can assist you with choosing and booking the correct test, and will liaise with Trinity College London if there are any questions or problems.
Please note, however, that we are not involved in running the exam sessions and are separate from Trinity College London and their SELT centres.
View Trinity adviser directoryWhat we do — and don’t
Help choose the correct SELT for your route
Assist with booking and Trinity queries
Run exam sessions or operate SELT centres
Act as Trinity College London
Ready when you are
Need help choosing the right test?
We will help you identify the correct SELT for your visa, settlement or citizenship route and support you through the booking process.
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