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SELT test fees
SELT test fees depend on the provider and your country. The only fees we could confirm are Trinity's: £160 for Grades 2, 3 and 5, and £170 for Grade 7, as of 9 November 2026. For other tests the fee is not published here.
Fees we could confirm
Prices are those shown on provider pages on 9 November 2026 (Trinity SELT page).
| Test | Level | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity GESE Grade 2 | A1 | £160 |
| Trinity GESE Grade 3 | A2 | £160 |
| Trinity GESE Grade 5 | B1 | £160 |
| Trinity GESE Grade 7 | B2 (marketed for ILR from 26 March 2027) | £170 |
| Trinity ISE II (four skills) | B2 | £200 |
| Trinity printed certificate | Optional | £12.50 |
This page is general information, not immigration advice. Check GOV.UK for your situation before you book.
Fees we could not confirm
These fees are not published here. Providers show prices by location, so check the provider's booking page.
- LanguageCert: its site shows a price by country. The FAQ says fees vary by country. The GBP fee is not confirmed.
- IELTS Life Skills: not confirmed.
- PTE Home: Pearson shows prices only through a location-based price finder.
- PSI Skills for English: sold outside the UK in local prices. No price was visible.
Sources: LanguageCert, Pearson, PSI, IELTS.
Changes, retakes and cancellation
- Pearson PTE Home: you can reschedule or cancel for free 14 or more days before the test. You get a 50% refund 13 to 8 days before. There is no refund under 7 days (Pearson).
- LanguageCert: its pages advertise a free re-sit offer called Take2. The exact terms are not confirmed.
- Trinity: sells optional Trinity Exam Protect for a retake.
The Home Office said that under today's SELT system providers keep the fees they charge (Parliament written answer). The new HOELT service must have fees "regulated, as determined by the Authority" (Find a Tender notice).
What happens in the test, step by step
- Check the fee on the booking page for your country.
- Book and pay.
- Take the test at an approved centre.
- Receive your result by email. See SELT test results times.
How to make the most of one attempt
Compare tests on Which English test for a UK visa. Practise out loud before you pay for a test.
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How much does a SELT test cost?
Only Trinity fees are confirmed here: £160 for Grades 2, 3 and 5 and £170 for Grade 7. Other fees are not published here. Check the provider's booking page.
How much is Trinity GESE Grade 5?
£160 on Trinity's SELT page on 9 November 2026.
How much is LanguageCert SELT?
We could not confirm the GBP fee. The site shows fees by country. Check the booking page.
Do SELT fees change by country?
Providers show prices by location. LanguageCert says fees vary by country. Check the booking page for your country.
Can I get a refund for a PTE Home test?
Pearson says free changes 14 or more days before, 50% refund 13 to 8 days before and no refund under 7 days.