B1 SELT – ISE I - English Test for Student and General Visa

You must pass a Secure English Language Test (SELT) in at least CEFR level B1 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening for a:

• Tier 2 (General) visa
• Student visa (although UKVI requires a B1 test, some institutions require B2 — please check with your sponsor)

ISE I = B1 test

• Test of 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Test taken in 1 day
• Certificate usually sent within 21 days 

Prepare for your test

There are two ISE I exam modules - Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening.

• The Reading & Writing part of the test is 2 hours long
• The Speaking & Listening part of the test is 18 minutes long, and conducted via a Trinity tablet device which will be set up by your personal steward

For a Secure English Language Test (SELT), both modules are taken on the same day at a UK Trinity SELT Centre. Candidates must pass both modules for an ISE I (B1) qualification.

Visit Prepare for your ISE I test to find guidance and preparation activities to help you understand and practise for both modules.

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Take with you to the test

• You must take proof of identity (ID) to the SELT test centre. Please read Trinity's SELT Centre Candidate ID policy.
• Remember to download and complete a Topic Form to take to the exam for discussion with the examiner.

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Further information

• Special needs requests
• For further visa guidance, please visit the UK government Home Office website