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Posted on June 05 2024

Which IELTS exam is preferred for UK Immigration?

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Updated June 05 2024

Which IELTS exam is preferred for UK Immigration?

The UK has its own IELTS for UKVI (UK visas and Immigration), a UK government-secured English Language Test (SELT). The IELTS test can prove the English language ability to migrate or work in the UK. The examination is designed as per the requirements of the UK government. The UKVI IELTS can be applied for:

 

  • Tier 2 general work visa - innovator, start-up, or skilled worker
  • Tier 4 general student visa - any student
  • Tier 2 visa - Minister of Religion

 

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Types of UKVI IELTS Exams

The UKVI IELTS examinations are of three types: Academic, General, and Life skill examination. These three types of UKVVI IELTS have different purposes:

 

  • The UKVI IELTS Academic Examination: The UKVI IELTS Academic exam is for a student who wants to apply to any UK university.
  • THE UKVI IELTS General Examination: The UKVI IELTS General exam is for a student who wants to migrate to the UK.
  • THE UKVI Life Skills Examination: The UK government added this new test, which is divided into three parts: A1, A2, and B1.

 

Here are the details of the UKVI Examinations:

Type of examination Details

IELTS Academic Examination

1. The UKVI IELTS examination is predominantly for students who wish to study in the UK
2. The primary objective of this examination is to test if the student can manage in an academic environment

UKVI IELTS General Training

1. UKVI IELTS General Training is designed to focus on basic survival skills in a diverse job setting
2. Similar to a standard IELTS exam
3. UKVI IELTS test includes speaking, writing, listening, and reading
UKVI IELTS Life Skills 1. UKVI exam should be taken by people who wish to acquire a specific visa to enter the UK
UKVI IELTS Life Skills A1 1. UKVI Life Skills A1 examination is taken by international company executives, athletes, and family members who need to prove proficiency in English

UKVI IELTS Life Skills A2

1. This examination is taken to prove English speaking and listening skills
2. Examination is taken for family extension visa
3. Examination can only be taken in the UK
UKVI IELTS Life Skills B1 1. UKVI IELTS Life Skills B1 examination is taken by people who want to stay in the UK indefinitely

 

UKVI IELTS score required for the UK visa

Here are the minimum score required for the UKVIS IELTS according to the visa:

Visa Type

Minimum CEFR level required

Minimum score required

Tier 1 General Visa

C1

UKVI IELTS 7.0 score overall and in each four skills - Reading, writing, listening, and speaking, minimum 7.0

UK Global Talent Visa

B1

UKVI IELTS 4.0 score overall and at least 4.0 in each of the four skills

Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa

B1

UKVI IELTS 4.0 score overall, and minimum 4.0 in each skills

Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa

B1

UKVI IELTS 4.0 score overall, and minimum 4.0 in each skills

Tier 2 General Visa

B1

UKVI IELTS 4.0 score overall, and minimum 4.0 in all the four skills

Tier 2 or a Sportsperson Visa

A1

1. IELTS Life Skills at A1- pass score

2. UKVI IELTS 4.0 score overall, and minimum 4.0 in each of the four skills

 

Tier 2 or Minister of Religion Visa

B2

UKVI IELTS 5.5  score overall, and minimum 5.5  in all the four skills

Tier 4 (General) Student Visa - below degree and pre-sessional course

B1

UKVI IELTS 4.0  score overall, and minimum 4.0 in all the four skills

Tier 4 (General) Student Visa - degree level and above

B2

UKVI IELTS 5.5 score overall, and minimum 5.5 in all the four skills

Family route for:

A1

1. IELTS Life Skills at A1- pass score

 

2. UKVI IELTS 4.0 in speaking and listening

1. Wife or partner 

 

2. Dependant’s parent

 

 

 

Family route (extension) for:

A2

1. IELTS Life Skills at A2- pass score

 

2. UKVI IELTS 4.0 in speaking and listening

1. Wife or partner

 

2. Dependant’s parent

 

 

 

Indefinite leave to remain or citizenship

B1

1. IELTS Life Skills- pass score

2. UKVI IELTS 4.0 in speaking and listening skills

 

 

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