Should you take IELTS B1? A1 ? General? Academic?
Determine the specific UKVI score required for your visa application, as it varies based on your visa criteria and the prerequisites set by the educational institution or employer you intend to engage with.
KU Educations stands as a prominent English Language college in Sri Lanka. The details regarding IELTS exams and their validity are sourced from our partner organization, the British Council. Please note that this information is subject to change without prior notice, and KU Education assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information.
Which IELTS test do I need?
| Visa description | Minimum CEFR level required | Skills | IELTS test and minimum scores required |
| Innovator | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Start-up | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2 General work visa) | B1 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Minister of Religion (T2) | B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
Student (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa) - Degree level or above If you’re studying at degree level or above, your Higher Education Provider (HEP) can assess your level of English themselves. This means they may ask you to do a different test. This must still be equivalent to a CEFR level B2. | Equivalent to B2 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS/IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
Student (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa) - Below degree level | B1 | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | IELTS for UKVI 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
Sportsperson (T2) | A1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills A1 - Pass IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
Representative of an Overseas Business | A1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills A1 - Pass IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
Family Route; Spouse/partner; Fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner; Parent of a dependent | A1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills A1 - Pass IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
Family Route (extension); Spouse/partner; Parent of a dependent | A2 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills A2 - Pass IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
Settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain) | B1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills B1 - Pass IELTS for UKVI - 4.0 in Speaking and Listening |
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