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B1 Test

What is the B1 (GESE Grade 5) Test ?

As per Home Office guidelines, any applicant who is applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain or for Naturalisation / British passport is required to show good knowledge of English and Life in the UK.
 

In order to fulfill the requirement of Knowledge of Language, applicants need to obtain a qualification at or above Entry level 3 / B1 CEFR, which consists of speaking and listening modules. The test must be listed on the SELT (Secure English Langauge Test) List. 

Where can I be able to sit for the SELT approved B1 Test ?

UK-VI Test offers Entry Level 3 / B1 CEFR Test at different locations within the UK. We provide qualification by the Home office approved examination bodies to offer qualification to applicants who are applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain or Naturalization.  To book a test, click on Find or Dates and Location to find the nearest test date. You can then Fill the form to book your seat.

Changes in English Langauge requirement

Since 28th October 2013 the requirement have changed from ESOL (A1) (Entry level 1) level to ESOL (B1) (Entry level 3) level. If you have already passed ESOL at A1 level you have to sit for an ESOL B1 level (Entry level 3) again.

From 5th November 2015 onwards, Home office will not accept qualification which is not on the SELT list as a proof of Knowledge of  English Language. All applicant must pass English Test from an examination body that is on the SELT list and conducted at SELT approved examination centre. 

We provides all qualifications that are on SELT list and at SELT approved test centres.

How do I prepare for the B1 English Test ?

Once you have booked your test with us we will provide you with study material that will guide you on the format of the test.

◗ 10 minute speaking and listening test

◗ Provisional results the day after the exam by 9am

◗ Guaranteed digital certificate delivery within 7 days

◗ Speaking & Listening only

The B1 test centres are listed below:

Birmingham, Belfast, Cardiff, London Croydon, London Kings Cross, Bradford, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, London Blackfriars, London Stratford, London Hammersmith, London Hounslow, Manchester, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Newcastle

A candidate need to pass a SELT B1 test. SELT means Secure English Language Tests. These tests are accepted by the UK Visas & Immigration for visa applications where evidence of English language is required.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

B1 test is required to apply for Citizenship. Its a Speaking and Listening test.
The duration of B1 exam is 10 minutes.
Yes you can reschedule your exam date and time once provided you inform us at least 3 days before the date of your test.
Any one of the below mentioned ID document is required to book and sit for the test:
Valid Passport of any Country
Biometric Residence Permit (Must be Valid)
European Union ID card (Must be Valid)
UK Travel document (Must be Valid)
Biometric Residence Card (Must be Valid)
You will receive the Provisional result next day through email. Further you will receive the final B1 certificate sent to your email within 7 working days from the date of your test excluding any weekends and bank holidays.
There are the test centres across United Kingdom. These test centres are :
Birmingham, Belfast, Cardiff, London Croydon, London Hammersmith, Bradford, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London Kings Cross, Manchester, Peterborough, Newcastle, Preston, Sheffield, London Blackfriars, Leicester, London Stratford, London Hounslow, Portsmouth
A test certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date when used for UK Visa & Immigration purposes.
Yes all certificates issued by the UKVI Test will be acceptable by the Home Office for ILR, Naturalisation, Spouse Visa, Spouse Visa extension.
1. Valid Passport 2. Biometric Residence Permit  3. Biometric Residence card 3. European Union card 4. Travel document  
Yes B1 certificate can be used for both ILR (Indefinite Leave To Remain) as well as Naturalisation.
Yes B1 Test is approved by Home Office (UKVI)
The Id candidate has registered with - Valid Passport / Valid Biometric Residence permit / Valid Travel document / Valid Eu Id
A2 test is required to apply for Spouse extension visa.
There are the test centres across United Kingdom. These test centres are :
Birmingham, Belfast, Cardiff, London Croydon, London Hammersmith, Bradford, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London Kings Cross, Manchester, Peterborough, Newcastle, Preston, Sheffield, London Blackfriars, Leicester, London Stratford, London Hounslow, Portsmouth
A test certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date when used for UK Visa & Immigration purposes.
Any one of the below mentioned ID document is required to book and sit for the test:
Valid Passport of any Country
Biometric Residence Permit (Must be Valid)
European Union ID card (Must be Valid)
UK Travel document (Must be Valid)
Biometric Residence Card (Must be Valid)
A1 test is required to apply for Spouse visa.
Any one of the below mentioned ID document is required to book and sit for the test:
Valid Passport of any Country
Biometric Residence Permit (Must be Valid)
European Union ID card (Must be Valid)
UK Travel document (Must be Valid)
Biometric Residence Card (Must be Valid)
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