Home Office Appendix English LanguageCEFR Level B2 Standard 2026
UKVI CEFR B2 English Language Requirement Guide
Complete guide to demonstrating CEFR B2 Level English proficiency for UK Skilled Worker visas and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Compare approved SELT test providers and ECCTIS degree exemptions.
English Requirement & Exemption Finder
Approved SELT Providers
- IELTS SELT: Minimum overall band score 5.5 (B2) with 5.5 in each component.
- Trinity ISE II: Pass in all four modules (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening) at Level B2.
- ECCTIS Verification: Required for overseas degrees taught in English (£150-£210 fee).
Frequently Asked Questions (UKVI B2 English)
SELT test certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of the exam for visa applications. However, if you used a SELT certificate for a previous successful UK visa application, it can often be re-used for settlement (ILR).
ECCTIS (formerly UK NARIC) is the official UK agency that verifies whether an overseas degree is equivalent to a UK Bachelor's/Master's degree and whether it was taught entirely in English.
No. Home Office UKVI rules require all Secure English Language Tests (SELT) to be taken in person at an official accredited test center under controlled exam conditions.