What
is IELTS for UKVI?
'IELTS
for UKVI' is a UK government approved Secure English
Language Test (SELT). This means that IELTS can be used to
prove your English language abilities in support of a UK
Visa and Immigration (UKVI) application.
For
many categories of visa, you must submit an English language
qualification which is included on the UK Home Office’s list of
Secure English Language Tests (SELT tests).
The
following IELTS tests are on this list and have been approved
for UK Visas and Immigration purposes:
Test
|
Version
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Purpose
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IELTS
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Academic
|
This
test is for test takers wishing to study at undergraduate or
postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional
registration in the UK.
|
IELTS
|
General
Training
|
This
test is for test takers wishing to migrate to the UK and for
those wishing to train or study below degree level.
|
IELTS
Life Skills
|
B1
|
This
test is for those who need to prove their English speaking and
listening skills as part of their application to UK Visas and
Immigration for indefinite leave to remain or citizenship.
|
IELTS
Life Skills
|
A1
|
This
test is for those who need to prove their English speaking and
listening skills as part of their application to UK Visas
and Immigration for ‘family of a settled person’ visas.
|
IELTS
(Academic or General Training)
If
you’re applying for Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas to the UK, this is the
test for you.
IELTS
Academic and IELTS General Training for UKVI are designed
to meet certain administrative requirements that are specified by the
UK Home Office.
The
actual test taken is the same as IELTS (for all other purposes),
same content, examiners, format, level of difficulty, scoring and so
on.
The
difference is in the customer journey on the test day. Test
Report Forms will be slightly different, to show that you have taken
the test at an IELTS UK visa session.
IELTS
Life Skills
If
you’re applying for a ‘family of a settled person’ visa, for
indefinite leave to remain or citizenship, IELTS Life Skills is the
test for you.
IELTS
Life Skills is a new test, approved by UKVI as a Secure English
Language Test (SELT).
It’s
for people who need to show they have speaking and listening skills
at Level A1 or B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages.
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Prepare
for IELTS Life Skills
For
the best preparation, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with
the format of the IELTS Life Skills test and complete a practice
test. Free practise materials are available below.
At
what level is IELTS Life Skills?
IELTS
Life Skills is available at A1 and B1 levels of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This is an
international standard used around the world to describe learners’
language skills.
Test
format
What
happens during the test?
There
are two main parts to IELTS Life Skills.
In
the first part, you are expected to ask and answer questions on
familiar topics.
The
second part is a combined listening and speaking task.
At
level A and level B, you will listen to a task played on a CD.
Completing the task allows you to show your ability to listen for
both the general meaning and detail.
You
will say your answers, although you can makes notes on paper while
you listen to the CD.
There
will then be a discussion on a theme related to what you have
listened to on the CD.
Additionally
at B1 level, there is also a task where you plan an activity with
the other candidate.
How
long is the test?
For IELTS
Life Skills you
only need to attend one short session to complete the test. The times
allowed for each level are:
How
will I be assessed in the test?
You
will be assessed on your ability in four key areas:
obtaining
information
conveying
information
speaking
to communicate
engaging
in discussion.
At
times during the test, you will be allowed to take notes to prepare
your answers. The examiner will not mark your notes – only your
speaking and listening skills are marked during the test.
Why
do I take the test with another candidate?
IELTS
Life Skills tests how well you can communicate with other people
in everyday English. The best way to test these skills is to pair
candidates at a similar level of ability, so you can show how well
you can speak English to communicate and engage in discussion with
others.
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Learn
about 'IELTS Life Skills'
IELTS
LIFE is a new test, approved by UKVI as a Secure English Language
Test (SELT). It’s for people who need to show they have speaking
and listening skills at Level A1 or B1 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages.
Two
skill levels
IELTS
Life Skills is available at two levels:
At
each level, the format of the test is designed to assess whether you
can listen and respond, make your meaning clear, and talk with other
people.
Format
of the Speaking and Listening test
You
will take the test face-to-face with an examiner, and with one
other candidate.
You
will participate in a structured conversation listening and
responding to a selection of tasks.
The
tasks in IELTS Life Skills are designed to reflect the
everyday experience of communicating in an English-speaking country.
You will be expected to take part in short discussions on everyday
subjects including:
The
focus and task content for each of the two levels is outlined below:
IELTS
Life Skills - A1 Speaking and Listening
The
following table shows the focus and indicative tasks that you
may be asked to complete:
A1
|
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Focus:
|
You
will be expected to:
listen
and respond to spoken language, including simple narratives,
statements, questions and single-step instructions
communicate
basic information, feelings and opinions on familiar topics
talk
with another person in a familiar situation about familiar
topics.
|
Tasks
may include:
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describing
giving
opinions
giving
personal information
stating
preferences
commenting
asking
for information or descriptions
agreeing
and disagreeing
explaining,
giving reasons or justifying
deciding
suggesting
selecting.
|
IELTS
Life Skills - B1 Speaking and Listening
The
following table shows the focus and indicative tasks that you
may be asked to complete:
B1
|
|
Focus:
|
You
will be expected to:
listen
and respond to spoken language, including straightforward
information and narratives, and follow straightforward
explanations and instructions.
communicate
information, feelings and opinions on familiar topics, using
appropriate formality.
talk
with one or more people in a familiar situation, making relevant
points and responding to what others say to reach a shared
understanding about familiar topics.
|
In
addition to the A1 tasks shown above, the B1 tasks may include:
|
comparing
showing
contrast, cause, reason or purpose
prioritising
planning
persuading
narrating
asking
about past or future events
expressing
future certainty or possibility
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