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B1 Level Reading Preparation

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English language tests accepted for international study in the UK, Ireland and the US

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Skills for English is a suite of English proficiency tests used for work, study, travel and residency purposes – the result of a partnership between the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and PSI, a global testing provider delivering 22 million assessments a year in over 160 countries.