Secure English Level Test (SELT)

SELT (Secure English Level Test) is one of the most popular tests involved in a visa application for students who want to live, study and work in the UK. This test is taken for immigration and visas for the UK taken at authorised testing centres and administered by LanguageCert globally. The test indicates English proficiency in different sections like Reading, Writing, Listening and Spoken English. It is used for visa applications like tier 1, 2, and 4 for students applying for pathway programs and short courses.

What is the Secure English Language Test (SELT)?

Secure English Language Test (SELT) is a type of English proficiency test for applying for a visa and immigration in the UK. There are different types of SELT tests to gauge different levels of proficiency. The exam consists of 4 sections like Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and the maximum score for each section is 50 marks.

Test	Mode	Total Duration	Administration	SELT Score
A1 Speaking and Listening	Online interview with a live interlocutor	8-9 minutes	Short conversation online with a live interlocutor	Speaking and Listening: 60/100
A2 Speaking and Listening	Online interview with a live interlocutor	9-11 minutes	Short conversation online with a live interlocutor	Speaking and Listening: 60/100
B1 Speaking and Listening	Online interview with a live interlocutor	11-13 minutes	Short conversation online with a live interlocutor	Speaking and Listening: 60/100
B1 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	Computer-based	2 hours & 40 minutes	Listening- 30 minutes Reading and Writing- 2 hours & 10 minutes uninterrupted Speaking- 12 minutes	Listening: 33/50 Reading: 33/50 Writing: 33/50 Speaking: 33/50
B2 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	Computer-based	2 hours & 40 minutes	Listening- 30 minutes Reading and Writing- 2 hours & 10 minutes uninterrupted Speaking- 13 minutes	Listening: 33/50 Reading: 33/50 Writing: 33/50 Speaking: 33/50
C1 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	Computer-based	3 hours & 10 minutes	Listening- 30 minutes Reading and Writing- 2 hours & 10 minutes uninterrupted Speaking- 15 minutes	Listening: 33/50 Reading: 33/50 Writing: 33/50 Speaking: 33/50
C2 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	Computer-based	3 hours & 10 minutes	Listening- 30 minutes Reading and Writing- 2 hours & 10 minutes uninterrupted Speaking- 17 minutes	Listening: 25/50 Reading: 33/50 Writing: 33/50 Speaking: 33/50

Different Types of SELT

Graded Examinations in Spoken English

The graded examination in spoken English examines the candidates in speaking and listening speaking. This test aims to trains students with motivation and confidence to communicate in English language. The exam is eligible for everyone above the age of 5 and relevant to every learner. The official authorities also releases the content and format of exams for guidance, revision and better understanding of exam pattern.

Integrated Skills in English

Integrated Skills in English (ISE) is a 4 skills qualification for applicants planning to teach at school, college or university. ISE tests students ability to communicate in English in aspects of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

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Who Can Take SELT?

The SELT Exam is meant for candidates who wish to study, live and work in the UK. The test is not meant for international students applying for courses like bachelor, master and doctoral programmes. Such students can sit for alternative English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE etc.

SELT is meant for international applicants who wish to prove their English language skills such as:

• Applicants who wish to join their family, extend a stay or apply for citizenship in the UK may need to take 2-skills, that is, Speaking and Listening. This includes spouse/partner, parent of a dependent, settlement/permanent residency and naturalization.
• Job applicants in the UK may need to take 2-skills (Speaking & Listening) or 4-skills (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking). This includes Representative of an Overseas Business visa, Sportsperson (long term) visa, Skilled Worker visa, Skilled Work: Health and Care visa, Ministers of Religion visa, Innovator visa and Start-up visa.
• Applicants looking to study in the UK may need to take a 4-skills (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking for student visa below degree level.

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Book Your Test

The Secure English language test is a very flexible test. You can schedule your test from a variety of dates available. Candidates can reschedule their exam, free of charge, up to 72 hours before the exam start time. Click here to schedule the exam right now!

SELT Exam Structure

Candidates can take a two-skills (Speaking & Listening) or four-skills (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking) exam. This depends on the type of visa and purpose for the UK.

• SELT (Speaking & Listening) exam is a short online conversation with a live interlocutor.
• SELT (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking) exam consists of two components:
  • Written component includes which is taken on a computer
  • Spoken component includes an online interview with a live Interlocutor

Syllabus For SELT

• Family 
• Friends
• Environment
• Home 
• Work
• School
• Likes and dislikes
• Weather
• Festival
• Entertainment
• Means of transportation
• Recently personal experience
• Music
• Special occasions

For speaking you only need to practice more and more as there is no such syllabus. 

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SELT Exam Fees Structure

Tests	Fees
A1 Speaking and Listening	£120 (INR 11,987)
A2 Speaking and Listening	£120 (INR 11,987)
B1 Speaking and Listening	£120 (INR 11,987)
B1 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	£140 (INR 13,983)
B2 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	£140 (INR 13,983)
C1 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	£140 (INR 13,983)
C2 Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking	£140 (INR 13,983)

SELT Score Scale

LanguageCert International Secure English Language Tests (SELT)(Listening, Reading, Writing) & (Speaking)	LTE	CEFR	IELTS
Exam Level	Score per skill	Scaled score	CEFR Levels	IELTS score bands
C2 Mastery SELT requirement per skillR, W, S: 33, L: 25	33 – 5025 – 32	90 – 100	C2	9.0- 8.5
C1 Expert SELT requirement per skill: 33	38-5033-3725-32	75 – 89	C1	8.07.57.0
B2 Communicator SELT requirement per skill: 33	38-5033-3725-32	60 – 74	B2	6.56.05.5
B1 Archiver SELT requirement per skill: 33	38-5033-3725-32	40 – 59	B1	5.04.54.0
A2 Access	38-5033-3725-32	20 – 39	A2
A1 Preliminary	38-5033-3725-32	10 – 19	A1

SELT Results

Each candidate is allocated a unique registration number that they can use to check their results. Students require a unique registration number (URN) and date of birth to check the results. Results for the test are received within 5 days. 

Exam Centres in India

Name	City/Province
Sophiya Consultants	Patiala
CPS Global Private Limited	Gurugram Haryana
NR Overseas Education and Immigration	New Delhi
Meridian Overseas	Jaipur
Saga Studies	Amritsar
Touchstone Educationals LLP	Chandigarh
Seven Seas Solutions	Mumbai

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FAQs

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