Five Star is proud to have a long-standing relationship with Trinity College London, a leading provider of English language tests that you are required to sit when submitting a Visa application.
As part of our relationship, we are also on Trinity’s list of regulated immigration advisors, meaning that our services are visible to those who may require them when reviewing SELT information.
A SELT is a Secure English Language Test that individuals must take in order to be able to get either a family visa, work visa, or study visa to be able to live in the UK.
The test is designed to allow you to showcase your proficiency in the English language. You must take this test in order to live in the UK for an extended period of time for either Indefinite Leave to Remain or British Citizenship.
A SELT test provides an accurate measure of language proficiency through practical and realistic tasks that would normally be taken in an English-speaking environment.
There are different levels of tests that you can choose from, from beginner through to proficiency for either two skills, speaking and listening, or four skills, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
There are two types of tests due to different immigration routes requiring varying levels of English language ability. The test you will need to take depends on what you are applying for.
For the following applications, you will need to take a test that assesses your reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities:
For the following applications, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities:
The level of test you will need, known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level, will depend on the route you are applying for.
You can register for a SELT test via the Trinity College London website by selecting which specific exam suits your requirements.
Depending on which test you require, prices range from £150 – £180.
Trinity College London uses human examiners to run SELT tests. This allows for more flexibility than computer-adapted tests do.
With over 20 SELT test centres across the UK, Trinity College London offers tests seven days a week. They are very flexible and offer 100s of slots based on your preference of time, date and location.
Provisional GESE results are emailed by 9am the day after the exam, A link to access your digital certificate is emailed within 4-7 days after the exam date.
As part of taking your exam with Trinity College London, they also offer ‘Trinity Exam Protect’ which allows you to pay just £30 on top of your exam fee which covers:
This service is available to buy up to 24 hours before your test time.
If you are worried about taking your SELT test or are looking for more information, Five Star has over 20 year s of experience in the field and will be with you every step of your journey.
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