What is IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)?
If you are looking to work or study in UK, you may need to apply for a UK Visa and demonstrate that you have met the required level of English by taking a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), such as IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) or IELTS Life Skills.
Is there a difference in test format between IELTS and IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)?
IELTS and IELTS for UKVI are the same in terms of format, content, scoring and level of difficulty. However, the Test Report Form which contains your results is slightly different to show that you have taken the test at an official IELTS for UKVI location, which is approved by the UK Home Office.
Which test format should I take?
If you are a student, please check with your university / college / school which test you need before booking.
If you are applying for a Student Visa (Tier 4) at a higher education institution to enter directly onto a bachelor or postgraduate degree at a university that is a Tier 4 Sponsor, you must meet the English language level set by the institution. All British universities and colleges accept IELTS Academic results This means you may not need to take an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test but can submit an IELTS Academic result.
If you are NOT a student, please check which test format you need with the organisations you are applying to before booking the test.
We offer IELTS for UKVI in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al-Ahsa in Saudi Arabia
| Test | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic) | Take this test if the university or organisation you are applying to has requested that you take the IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test. | SAR 1,532 |
| IELTS for UKVI (General Training) | Take this test if you want to migrate to the UK or want to train or study below degree level. | SAR 1,532 |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 | Take this test if you need to prove your English Speaking and Listening skills as part of your application to UK Visas and Immigration for 'family of a settled person' visas. | SAR 797 |
| IELTS Life Skills B1 | Take this test if you need to prove your English Speaking and Listening skills as part of your application to UK Visas and Immigration for indefinite leave to remain or citizenship. | SAR 797 |
Taking IELTS for UKVI with the British Council
IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) tests and IELTS Life Skills are taken at a UKVI approved test centre. The British Council has UKVI approved venues across the world. You can choose between IELTS for UKVI on paper or computer when you book your test.
You can book your IELTS for UKVI test online (click on the button below).
