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Skills for English: SELT<\/strong> is a Secure English Language Test approved by the UK Home Office for visa and immigration applications to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

This test proves that you have the required English language skills to live, work or study in the UK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The exam is taken at Eloquia in a single computer-based session<\/strong> \u2013 with no examiner or assessor present. Results are usually available online within 3\u20135 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Registration is exclusively via the official platform: www.bookmyskillsforenglish.com<\/a>. Please select our test centre in Frankfurt<\/strong> when booking.<\/p>\n

Important:<\/strong> Direct registration through Eloquia is not possible. Booking and payment are handled exclusively via www.bookmyskillsforenglish.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Skills for English: SELT \u2013 Test Centre Frankfurt<\/h1>\n

UK Home Office approved SELT test for UK visas and immigration. Computer-based, fast results. Every Tuesday at Eloquia.<\/p>\n

UKVI-approved SELT<\/span>
\nResults in 3\u20135 days<\/span>
\nEvery Tuesday<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Booking & pricing via<\/div>\n
bookmyskillsforenglish.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Key information at a glance<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Exam<\/td>\nSkills for English: SELT (Secure English Language Test)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approval<\/td>\nApproved by the UK Home Office for UKVI applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test variants<\/td>\nSpeaking & Listening (A1\u2013B1) or Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening (B1\u2013C2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test format<\/td>\n100% computer-based, single session, no examiner present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Results<\/td>\nUsually available within 3\u20135 days online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test day<\/td>\nEvery Tuesday at Eloquia Frankfurt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration<\/td>\nExclusively via www.bookmyskillsforenglish.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Test variants & duration<\/h2>\n

There are two test variants. You select exactly the CEFR level you need for your visa type when booking:<\/p>\n

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Test variant<\/th>\nSkills tested<\/th>\nCEFR levels<\/th>\nMax. test time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Speaking & Listening<\/strong><\/td>\nSpeaking and listening comprehension<\/td>\nA1, A2 or B1<\/td>\n30\u201350 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening<\/strong><\/td>\nAll four skills<\/td>\nB1, B2, C1 or C2<\/td>\n175\u2013190 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Which test for which visa?<\/h2>\n

Depending on your visa type, you will need a specific CEFR level. Here is an overview of the most common visa categories:<\/p>\n

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Visa type<\/th>\nSkills tested<\/th>\nLevel<\/th>\nMax. time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Join Family visa (Spouse\/Partner\/Child)<\/td>\nSpeaking & Listening<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Further Leave to Remain (first application)<\/td>\nSpeaking & Listening<\/td>\nA1<\/td>\n30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Further Leave to Remain (extension)<\/td>\nSpeaking & Listening<\/td>\nA2<\/td>\n35 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) \/ British Citizenship<\/td>\nSpeaking & Listening<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n50 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tier 2 Health and Care visa \/ Student visa (below degree)<\/td>\nReading, Writing, Speaking & Listening<\/td>\nB1<\/td>\n175 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skilled Worker visa \/ Innovator \/ Start-up \/ Student visa (degree+)<\/td>\nReading, Writing, Speaking & Listening<\/td>\nB2<\/td>\n190 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)<\/td>\nReading, Writing, Speaking & Listening<\/td>\nB2<\/td>\n190 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The full and up-to-date overview can be found at skillsforenglish.com<\/a>. Please check the exact requirements for your visa type at gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Registration<\/h2>\n
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  1. Visit www.bookmyskillsforenglish.com<\/a> and create an account.<\/li>\n
  2. Select the appropriate test (level and skills) for your visa type.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose “Eloquia \u2013 Frankfurt am Main”<\/strong> as your test centre and select an available Tuesday.<\/li>\n
  4. Complete the booking and payment directly via the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Book your Skills for English: SELT now \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Important notes<\/h2>\n