Levels Tailored to Your Needs
Skills for English provides an accurate measure of language proficiency through practical and realistic tasks which you would expect to undertake in an English-speaking environment.
You get to choose the test level you require, from beginner to proficiency, for either two skills, speaking and listening, or four skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing. That way you know you are preparing for, and taking, precisely the level of test you need for your chosen purpose – no more, no less.
| Skills to be demonstrated | Level | PSI test code | Maximum test time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking and listening | A1 | SFEG-A1 | 30 minutes |
| Speaking and listening | A2 | SFEG-A2 | 35 minutes |
| Speaking and listening | B1 | SFEG-B1SL | 50 minutes |
| Reading, writing, speaking and listening | B1 | SFEG- B1SLRW | 175 minutes |
| Reading, writing, speaking and listening | B2 | SFEG- B2SLRW | 190 minutes |
| Reading, writing, speaking and listening | C1 | SFEG- C1SLRW | 190 minutes |
| Reading, writing, speaking and listening | C2 | SFEG- C2SLRW | 190 minutes |
* Please note that whilst a Skills for English: SELT is valid for any visa or immigration application where evidence of English Language proficiency is required, some types of application in the categories marked with a * may only be made from within the UK. Please check the residency requirements for your specific visa type by visiting https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/settle-in-the-uk.
