UK updates English test requirements for visa applicants

UK updates English test requirements for visa applicants

The United Kingdom’s Home Office has announced changes to the English language test requirements for visa applicants, effective from January 1, 2025. In a statement released on Monday, the UK government revealed that the LanguageCert ESOL SELT 4-skills test has been phased out and replaced by two new tests: LanguageCert Academic SELT and LanguageCert General SELT. The move is aimed at better aligning English testing with the specific visa catego…

Full list of new English tests for visa, citizenship applicants to UK

The UK Home Office updates SELT requirements for visa, citizenship applicants with new test formats, approved providers, and clearer global guidelines.

Home Office unveils new English test requirements for UK visa applications

The Home Office has updated its requirements for travellers who are mandated to take English tests as part of their visa applications to the United Kingdom (UK).   In a statement issued on Monday, the Home Office said the LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT (secure English language test) 4-skills test will be replaced by the new LANGUAGECERT Academic SELT and LANGUAGECERT General SELT tests.   The changes have taken effect from January 1 this year, according…