English Language Proficiency Test for UK Visa

UK visa information

The table below shows the test and minimum score that is required for your visa application.

Type	Visa	Minimum CEFR level	PTE score equivalent	Skills assessed	Test
Work	Start-up visa	B2	59	Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening	PTE Academic UKVI
Work	Innovator visa	B2	59	Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening	PTE Academic UKVI
Work	Representative of an Overseas Business	A1	Pass	Speaking and Listening	PTE Home A1*
Work	Tier 2 General visa – in most cases	B1	43	Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening	PTE Academic UKVI
Work	Tier 2 Sportsperson visa	A1	Pass	Speaking and Listening	PTE Home A1*
Work	Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa	B2	59	Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening	PTE Academic UKVI
Study	Student route visa (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa) Below degree level i.e. pre-sessional courses	B1	43	Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening	PTE Academic UKVI
Study	Student route visa (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa) – degree level and above	B2 (Some universities will require a higher grade)	59	Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening	PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI** (dependent on institution visa approval status)
Family	Family route Spouse/partner Fiance, fiancee or proposed civil partner Parent of a dependent	A1	Pass	Speaking and Listening	PTE Home A1*
Family	Family route (extension) Spouse/partner Parent of a dependent	A2	Pass	Speaking and Listening	PTE Home A2*
Settlement	Settlement (indefinite leave to remain) or citizenship	B1	Pass	Speaking and Listening	PTE Home B1*

*You can use a higher level test. For example PTE Home B1 test could be used for a spouse/partner visa application. You can also take the PTE Academic UKVI test for a family visa provided that you score above the minimum CEFR level.

**There is no difference in test content between PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI. Book PTE Academic UKVI if you require a SELT Unique Reference Number (URN) for inclusion on your visa application.