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Test Type | Fee details | Test Type | Fee details |
IELTS | INR 3,150 | Computer-delivered IELTS | INR 3,330 |
IELTS for UKVI | INR 4,625 | IELTS for Life Skills | INR 3,460 |
If you are applying for a UK Visa, there is an IELTS test for you.
For visa applications to the UK, you may need to have an English language qualification. In particular, for many categories of visa, you must submit an English language qualification which is included on the UK Home Office’s list of Secure English Language Tests (often referred to as SELT tests). IELTS and IELTS L
To find out whether you need to take an approved test, what level you need to achieve, and which test you can use, you should contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). For more information, please visit Guidance on Applying for UK Visa – approved English language tests.
Tier 4 Student Visa
Those who are applying for a Tier 4 student visa to a Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) to study a bachelor or postgraduate degree are required to meet the English language level set by the institution. All British universities and colleges accept IELTS results. This means you can apply with an IELTS result from any of the 1,000 IELTS test locations worldwide unless your institution has additional requirements. See here for a list of test locations. Official list of British Universities and Colleges with Highly Trusted Sponsor Status
As a guide, you can use the following table:
Visa description | CEFR level required | Skills | IELTS test and score required |
Tier 1 (General) visa | C1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 7.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 7.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 7.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 2 (General) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 7.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa | A1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.01 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa | B2 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | ELTS - 5.5 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 4 (General) student visa - below degree level | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.03 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 4 (General) student visa - degree level and above (see relevant information above) | B2 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 5.53 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Family of a settled person visa | A1 | Speaking, and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at A1 - Pass |
Indefinite leave to remain (to settle) or citizenship2 | B1 | Speaking, and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at B1 - Pass |
1 IELTS is accepted by UKVI at band scores 4.0 and above, equivalent to CEFR level B1.
2 UKVI will accept a test on the SELT list or an Of qual regulated test for this immigration category. The test must cover Speaking and Listening at B1 level
3 Scores mentioned above for TIER 4 categories are the requirement of UKVI. Universities and colleges may require a higher band score for the course that you are applying for. Please check with them on the band score requirement for your course
Please note that these changes do not affect the use of IELTS by people from the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland and ‘majority English speaking countries’ as defined by the UK Home Office. More information on www.gov.uk/english-language .
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