It was gathered by Hobnob News reports that the United Kingdom has revealed two kinds of English language tests required for nationals seeking immigration routes.
Apparently, it stated that an assessment of reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities is required for applicants like health and care workers, high potential individuals, innovator founders, ministers of religion, scale-up workers, skilled workers, start-ups, and students.
It added that only speaking and listening abilities are prerequisites for citizenship, international sportsperson, parent, partner, Representative of an Overseas Business, and settlement.
“For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities: citizenship, International Sportsperson, parent, partner, Representative of an Overseas Business, and settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain),” it added.
Speaking about approved test providers, it disclosed, “If you are in the UK, you can only take a SELT with one of the following providers: LanguageCert, Pearson, Trinity College London, and.
“If you are outside of the UK, you can only take a SELT with one of the following providers: LanguageCert, Pearson, PSI Services (UK) Ltd – Skills for English (UKVI), and IELTS SELT Consortium.”
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