B1 ENGLISH TEST FOR UK VISAS & IMMIGRATION

UK Home Office English Test for British Citizenship, Naturalisation & ILR

B1 Test
UNITED KINGDOM
Knowledge of English CEFR


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B1 CEFR / ESOL ENGLISH EXAM FOR SETTLEMENT / ILR / CITIZENSHIP
What is B1 English language test?
The B1 English test is suitable for British Citizenship, Naturalisation & Indefinite leave to remain in UK application to Home Office.
The A2 English Test is only suitable for Spouse / Partner visas and visa extension.
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Trinity Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) are approved for applications to UKVI for:
• UK visas
• UK visa renewal
• Indefinite Leave to Remain
• British Citizenship

For more information about Trinity SELT exams visit: https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT

A2 Test

A2 Test – for Further Leave to Remain :

Visa extension, Spouse/Partner visa extension, Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependant)

  • Speaking & listening test
  • Test results are emailed next day
  • Certificate provided within 4-5 working days

B1 Test

B1 – for Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR

(Settlement/Permanent Residency), British Citizenship (Naturalisation)

  • Speaking & listening test
  • Test results are emailed next day
  • Certificate provided within 4-5 working days
B1 English Test for British Citizenship
The B1 test is a Speaking and Listening test.
Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) are approved by the UK Visa & Immigration for Visa, Settlement & Citizenship purposes in UK.
These tests ranging from A1 to B1 level are approved & suitable for applications for Spouse Visa - Leave to Remain (family), Spouse Visa Extension - Leave to Remain extensions (family), British Citizenship and Settlement.
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APPLICATION TYPE TEST LEVEL TEST FORMAT TEST TYPE
British Citizenship / Naturalisation Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK (ILR) (Settlement/Permanent Residency)

B1 Test
  • Speaking and Listening test
  • Test Results emailed next day
  • Certificate within 4-5 working days
 Approved for Citizenship & Settlement
Further Leave To
Remain (Visa Extension): Spouse/Partner Extension Visa

A2 Test
  • Speaking and Listening test
  • Test Results emailed next day
  • Certificate within 4-5 working days
 Approved for Spouse Visa Extension
Further Leave To
Remain: Spouse/Partner Visa

A1 Test
  • Speaking and Listening test
  • Test Results emailed next day
  • Certificate within 4-5 working days
 Approved for Spouse Visa

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You need to register for the exam with one of the following ID’s mentioned below and bring the original ID with you on the exam day.

  1. Valid Passport of any country
  2. Biometric Residence Permit
  3. Biometric Residence Card
  4. Valid European Union ID
  5. Valid Travel Document

The exam times are not guaranteed.

If you select Morning time preference , you will get a specific time in the morning between 9 am and 12: 15 pm.

If you select Afternoon time preference, you will get a specific time in the afternoon between 1:15 pm and 4:30 pm.

We will inform you about exam time and other details through an email sent out to you within an hour of exam booking.

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SECURED ENGLISH TEST CENTRE LOCATIONS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

B1 test is required to apply for Citizenship. 
B1 test is required to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK (ILR). 
Any one of the below mentioned ID document is required to book and sit for the test:
Valid Passport of any Country
Biometric Residence Permit (Must be Valid)
European Union ID card (Must be Valid)
UK Travel document (Must be Valid)
Biometric Residence Card (Must be Valid)
There are the test centres across United Kingdom. These test centres are :
Birmingham, Belfast, Cardiff, London Croydon, London Hammersmith, Bradford, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London Kings Cross, Manchester, Peterborough, Newcastle, Preston, Sheffield, London Blackfriars, Leicester, London Stratford, London Hounslow, Portsmouth
A test certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date when used for UK Visa & Immigration purposes.
The Id candidate has registered with - Valid Passport / Valid Biometric Residence permit / Valid Travel document / Valid Eu Id
A2 test is required to apply for Spouse extension visa.
There are the test centres across United Kingdom. These test centres are :
Birmingham, Belfast, Cardiff, London Croydon, London Hammersmith, Bradford, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London Kings Cross, Manchester, Peterborough, Newcastle, Preston, Sheffield, London Blackfriars, Leicester, London Stratford, London Hounslow, Portsmouth
A test certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date when used for UK Visa & Immigration purposes.
Any one of the below mentioned ID document is required to book and sit for the test:
Valid Passport of any Country
Biometric Residence Permit (Must be Valid)
European Union ID card (Must be Valid)
UK Travel document (Must be Valid)
Biometric Residence Card (Must be Valid)
A1 test is required to apply for Spouse visa.
Any one of the below mentioned ID document is required to book and sit for the test:
Valid Passport of any Country
Biometric Residence Permit (Must be Valid)
European Union ID card (Must be Valid)
UK Travel document (Must be Valid)
Biometric Residence Card (Must be Valid)

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UK English Tests helped me pass my test with regular guidance and support . They even helped me decide the right English test required & thanks for all support and confidence to finally get my test certificate. Thanks to all staff members.

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UK English Tests helped me pass the B1 test . Regular Reminders. In fact they even help candidates in locating the test centre on the test day over the phone as well. Delighted to pass my B1 test in first attempt! Thanks!

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They helped me a lot to pass the B1 test with their round the clock support & guidance. They gave me Regular Reminders about the test date. Infact they even helped me locate the test centre on the test day when I lost my way. A Big Thank You for your HELP!

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Thanks to all team and support staff for helping me pass my A2 test. The staff has been a great help.I think it wouldn't have been possible without you people. A big thanks to all of you.

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Highly Satisfied by the level of professional support provided & above all the commitment of the entire team to clarify even the minutest details to candidates before the test. thanks a lot!

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Very professional team, I have received a call as a reminder for my test and many emails of confirmation and explanation.

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Great Service & support! professional Staff. I received a phone call day before the exam to remind about. Must Appreciate!

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You need to register for the exam with one of the following ID’s mentioned below and bring the original ID with you on the exam day.

  1. Valid Passport of any country
  2. Biometric Residence Permit
  3. Biometric Residence Card
  4. Valid European Union ID
  5. Valid Travel Document

The exam times are not guaranteed.

If you select Morning time preference , you will get a specific time in the morning between 9 am and 12: 15 pm.

If you select Afternoon time preference, you will get a specific time in the afternoon between 1:15 pm and 4:30 pm.

We will inform you about exam time and other details through an email sent out to you within an hour of exam booking.

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