You must pass a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at least CEFR level B2 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening for a:
- Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa
- Tier 4 (General) Student visa (although UKVI requires a B2 test, some institutions require C1 — please check with your sponsor
- Innovator visa
- Start-up visa
Trinity’s ISE II exam = CEFR B2.
ISE II
- 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 II 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 20 minutes long
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 II (B2) qualification.
Visit Prepare for your ISE II test to find guidance and preparation activities to help you understand and practise for both modules.
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Computer-based test option (London Hammersmith only)
Candidates take the Reading & Writing part of ISE II (B2) on computer at the London Hammersmith SELT Centre - find out more.
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 bring your topic notes, a diagram, or a mind map, if you have prepared any, to the exam for discussion with the examiner - see Guide for Students – ISE II (SELT)
Further information
- Special needs requests
- For further visa guidance, please visit the UK government Home Office website
What do CEFR, SELT and GESE mean?
- CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- SELT = Secure English Language Test
- ISE = Integrated Skills in English
