LanguageCert SELT
LanguageCert SELT tests are approved by UK Visas and Immigration and are suitable for people who want to come and live, work or study in the UK. Book your LanguageCert SELT test on the LanguageCert website.
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— Elena, LanguageCert B1 candidate
About the test
LanguageCert SELT tests are accepted by United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as proof of English if you want to live, work, or study in the UK.
The following tests are used by the UKVI:
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A1
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT A2
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
- LanguageCert General SELT
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
The UKVI will only accept tests taken in person at an official LanguageCert SELT test centre, as UKVI requires an additional layer of security when taking language tests.
LanguageCert SELT locations
Find an approved LanguageCert SELT test centre near you.
Belfast South Community Resources
127-145 Sandy Row
Belfast BT12 5ET
Pitman Training Bristol
Unit 9
Ground Floor Hide Market
Waterloo Road
St Philips
Bristol BS2 0PL
Cambridge Seminars College
87-89 Cherry Hinton Road
Cambridge CB1 7BS
MTS Cardiff
5-7 St Mary St
Market Chambers
Cardiff CF10 1AT
MTS Coventry
101 Lockhurst Lane
Coventry CV6 5SF
MTS Edinburgh
40 Sciennes
Edinburgh EH9 1NJ
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about LanguageCert SELT.
What is it like taking the LanguageCert exam?
The LanguageCert SELT exam is a secure English language test that must be taken in a test centre under secure conditions.
It assesses both speaking/listening and reading/writing skills, depending on the specific visa requirements.
The speaking and listening component is a face-to-face interview with an examiner, while the reading and writing is computer-based.
How best can I prepare for my LanguageCert exam?
There are free, self-study resources available on the LanguageCert website.
How long is the LanguageCert exam?
The 2-skills (Speaking & Listening) LanguageCert SELT exam (A1, A2, B1) takes 10-15 minutes to complete.
The 4-skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing) LanguageCert SELT exam (B1, B2) takes 2 hours 40 minutes to complete.
The 4-skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing) LanguageCert SELT exam (C1) takes 3 hours 10 minutes to complete.
Is the exam recorded on CCTV?
The LanguageCert exam is what is known as a 'SELT' (Secure English Language Test) test.
The test is a UK Home Office-approved test for UKVI (UK Visas & Immigration) purposes and therefore must be conducted under strict conditions.
CCTV recordings are taken for compliance, auditing and anti-fraud purposes.
How and when will I receive my results?
Preliminary results are released a few minutes after the exam for the two-skills (Speaking & Listening) exam.
Test Reports are sent via email and are also uploaded to your LanguageCert account.
These are issued within 3 working days for two-skills (Speaking & Listening) exams and within 5 working days for four-skills (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking) exams.