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PTE UK Visa Test: the English the Home Office asks for
The version of the PTE exam built for people applying for a UK visa to work, study or live. It is approved by the UK Home Office as part of the Secure English Language Tests (SELT).
Certification
Pearson · SELT
Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Where you sit it
At British Fleming School: we're an official Pearson examination centre.
Format
Similar in format to PTE Academic, weighted towards the practical, everyday English you use to live in the UK.
What is it?
A SELT: the category of English tests the UK government accepts for immigration procedures. It assesses the practical, everyday English you'll need to live in the UK.
Preparation + exam at the school
What does it assess?
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
Who is it for?
- UK visa applicants (Tier 2, Tier 4 and equivalents)
- People applying for indefinite leave to remain
- People applying for British citizenship
Why prepare with us?
01A fast, secure assessment with quick results so your application isn't held up.
02Accepted in UK immigration procedures.
03Preparation focused on the real English the test measures, not loose theory.
04Step-by-step support: which version you need, how to register and what to bring on exam day.
Your path to the exam
You start wherever the free level test places you and move up level by level until you reach the exam genuinely ready.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as PTE Academic?
Not quite. They share the format and philosophy, but the UK Visa Test is the SELT version the Home Office accepts for immigration procedures. If your goal is a UK visa, that's the one you need.
What level do I need?
It depends on the visa you're applying for: each category requires a specific CEFR level. Tell us your case and the free level test shows how far you have to go.
Can I prepare and take it here?
Yes, both at our centre on C/ Roger 17-19. Less travelling, less stress and the same team from start to finish.
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Shall we start with the level test?
It's free, takes a few minutes, and it's where your real timeline to the exam comes from. No strings attached.