The UK government has announced changes to the English language tests required for immigration purposes. These changes will come into effect on 6 April 2023 and will affect all applicants for visas that require a Secure English Language Test (SELT)..
The main change is that the list of approved SELT providers will be reduced from 62 to 13. This means that many of the current providers will no longer be able to offer SELT tests..
The 13 approved SELT providers are:.
* British Council.
* Cambridge Assessment English.
* City & Guilds.
* ETS Global.
* IELTS.
* LanguageCert.
* Linguaskill.
* Pearson.
* PTE Academic.
* TestReach.
* Trinity College London.
* University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
* University of Oxford Press.
In addition to the reduction in the number of approved SELT providers, there will also be some changes to the format of the tests. The new tests will be more focused on assessing the applicant’s ability to speak and listen to English in real-life situations..
The changes to the SELT requirements are designed to ensure that the tests are more rigorous and that they are better able to assess the applicant’s ability to speak and listen to English. The changes will also make it easier for applicants to find a suitable SELT provider..
If you are planning to apply for a visa that requires a SELT, you should check the UK government website to see if the changes will affect you. You should also book your SELT test as soon as possible, as the number of available test slots is likely to be reduced due to the changes..
Here are some additional details about the changes to the SELT requirements:.
* The new SELT tests will be available from 6 April 2023..
* The list of approved SELT providers will be reduced from 62 to 13..
* The format of the tests will be changed to focus more on assessing the applicant’s ability to speak and listen to English in real-life situations..
* The changes are designed to ensure that the tests are more rigorous and that they are better able to assess the applicant’s ability to speak and listen to English..
* The changes will also make it easier for applicants to find a suitable SELT provider..
If you have any questions about the changes to the SELT requirements, you should contact the UK government website or your nearest British embassy or consulate..
