IELTS for UKVI & IELTS Life Skills
Secure English Language Tests (SELT) approved by the UK Home Office. Whether you are applying for a UK Student visa, Skilled Worker route, Spouse visa, or British Citizenship, IDP provides official UKVI certified test delivery worldwide.
Book UKVI Approved Test →Which UKVI Test Do You Require?
Understand the exact test requirement specified by the UK Home Office for your visa category.
IELTS for UKVI (Academic)
Required for students applying to study at foundation, pathway, undergraduate, or postgraduate degree level at non-HEI institutions, or foundation pre-sessional courses in the UK.
- ✓ Tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
- ✓ Home Office SELT Unique Reference Number (URN)
- ✓ Computer (3-5 days) or Paper format
IELTS for UKVI (General)
Mandatory for individuals migrating to the UK under the Skilled Worker Visa, Health and Care Worker Visa, Innovator Founder visa, or certain below-degree vocational training pathways.
- ✓ Focuses on workplace and everyday English
- ✓ Satisfies Home Office CEFR B1 / B2 requirement
- ✓ Computer or Paper format available
IELTS Life Skills (A1, A2, B1)
Designed specifically for family, spouse, settlement, and citizenship applications. Assesses only your Speaking and Listening skills in a simple 16 to 22 minute face-to-face test.
- ✓ A1: Family / Spouse / Partner Visa
- ✓ A2: Extension of Family / Spouse Visa
- ✓ B1: Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / Citizenship
Pass Your UKVI Test on the First Attempt
UKVI tests carry serious immigration deadlines. Ensure you do not face costly visa application rejections by training with certified experts and taking authentic mock exams.