Process & Timing

B1 English Language Evidence for UK Skilled Worker

Skilled Worker requires CEFR Level B1 English; evidence options are SELT (IELTS UKVI for UKVI / OET / PSI / Trinity / LanguageCert) or a degree taught in English.

Key fact

IELTS UKVI for UKVI: £225; degree-taught-in-English alternative free

Step-by-step

  1. 1Option 1: Degree taught in English at a recognised institution — obtain UK NARIC equivalency if outside English-speaking country.
  2. 2Option 2: Take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at IELTS UKVI for UKVI, Pearson PTE Academic UKVI, OET, or Trinity SELT.
  3. 3Result must score B1 (CEFR) or higher across all four skills.
  4. 4Result valid for 2 years.

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