SELT Practice
Book an English test for a UK visa
Booking links by provider
The GOV.UK SELT guidance says: "To find test dates and book your test, go to the website of the provider offering the test you plan to take." It also lists which providers you can use in the UK and which outside it.
| Provider and test | Levels | Where | Book | Find a centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity GESE (Grades 2, 3, 5) | A1, A2, B1 | UK only | Trinity booking · Trinity SELT page | Trinity locations |
| LanguageCert International ESOL SELT | A1, A2, B1 | UK and outside the UK | LanguageCert SELT | LanguageCert locations |
| IELTS Life Skills | A1, A2, B1 | UK and outside the UK (IELTS says A2 is UK only) | IELTS for UKVI | IELTS test centres |
| PTE Home | A1, A2, B1 | UK and outside the UK | Pearson SELT tests | Pearson test centres |
| PSI Skills for English | A1, A2, B1 | Outside the UK only | Skills for English | PSI test availability |
Links checked on 10 November 2026. Some centre finders load their lists with JavaScript, so open them in a normal browser. GOV.UK also links to lists of test centres in the UK and outside the UK on the SELT page.
This page is general information, not immigration advice. Check GOV.UK for your situation before you book.
"English test near me": how to find a centre
Use the provider's own centre finder, not a search result or an agent. Search by city or country, then check four things before you pay:
- The level. Book the level your route needs, not just any test. A1 for a first partner visa, A2 for the extension, B1 for ILR before 26 March 2027 and for citizenship. See Which English test for a UK visa.
- Speaking and listening only. Most family and settlement routes need speaking and listening only, not reading and writing.
- The place. Trinity is UK only and PSI is outside the UK only, so your location may decide your provider.
- The date. Check that a result will arrive before you need to apply. See results times.
Fees and what you pay
You pay the provider when you book. Trinity shows £160 for GESE Grades 2, 3 and 5 on its SELT page. Other providers show prices by country or location, so read the figure on the booking page for your place. See SELT test fees.
Booking checklist
- Find your level and your route on GOV.UK.
- Choose a provider you can book where you are.
- Book on the provider's own site. Use the name on your passport or identity document.
- Check the centre address, the arrival time and the identity documents to bring.
- Keep your booking email.
- After the test, keep your result email and reference number for your application.
Booking a test on the same site that you pay is the normal route. If a site you found asks you to pay a third party, or says it can guarantee a result, leave it and go back to the links above.
Before you book: practise
A test costs money and a failed attempt costs time. Say your answers out loud first. Start the free level check, then choose your test on our test list. Practice results are estimates and do not predict your real result.
For each provider: Trinity GESE Grade 5, LanguageCert B1, IELTS Life Skills B1, PTE Home B1, PSI Skills for English B1.
Can I book an English test on GOV.UK?
No. GOV.UK does not book tests. It links to the providers, and you book on the provider's website.
Where do I book a B1 English test for ILR?
With one of the providers on the GOV.UK list for your location: Trinity, LanguageCert, IELTS and Pearson in the UK, and PSI, IELTS, LanguageCert and Pearson outside it. Use the provider links in the table.
Where can I book an A2 English test?
At Trinity (GESE Grade 3), LanguageCert A2, IELTS Life Skills A2 or PTE Home A2, depending on where you are. PSI A2 is offered outside the UK only.
How do I find an English test near me?
Use the centre finder on the provider's own site and check the level, place and date before you pay.