B1 Test(British Citizenship)

B1 English Test

 

What is ESOL B1 test ?

As per Home Office guidelines, any candidate who is applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain or for Naturalisation / British Passport is required to show good knowledge of English and Life in the UK.

In order to fullfill the requirement of Knowledge of Language, candidates need to obtain a qualification at or above Entry level 3 / B1 CEFR which consist of Speaking and Listening modules. The test must be listed on the SELT (Secure English Language Test) list. 

Where can I be able to sit for the SELT Approved B1 Test ?

UK English test offers Entry level 3 / B1 CEFR test at different test locations within the UK. The qualification is approved and accepted by UK Home Office for Citizenship / British Naturalisation / ILR applications for Visa. To book a test, click on Find or Dates and Location to find the nearest test date. You can then fill the form to book your seat for the test. 

Changes in English Language Requirement

Since 28th October 2013 the requirement has changed from ESOL (A1) (Entry level 1) level to ESOL (B1) (Entry level 3) level. If you have allready passed ESOL at A1 level you have to sit for an ESOL B1 level (Entry level 3) again.

From 5th November 2015 onwards, Home Office will not accept qualification which is not on the SELT list as a proof of Knowledge of English Language. All candidates must pass English Test from an examination body that is on the SELT list and conducted at SELT Approved test centre. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

B1 test is required if anyone wants to apply for British Citizenship or British Passport with the UK Home Office. B1 test is also known as B1 GESE Grade 5 test or CEFR B1 test or ESOL Entry 3 B1 test. This certificate is accepted by UK Home Office for Citizenship applications.
B1 test is a Speaking and Listening test. There is no writing involved in B1 test.
The duration of B1 test is 10 minutes.
You will get the result next day from the date of the test. An email will be sent to your registered email id.
B1 test certificate is not handed over to the candidates at the test centre. Certificates are usually sent within 7 days of the test date.
B1 test is required if anyone wants to apply for Naturalisation with the UK Home Office. This test is also known as B1 GESE Grade 5 test. This certificate is accepted by UK Home Office.
B1 test is required if anyone wants to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK (ILR). B1 test is also known as B1 GESE Grade 5 test. This certificate is accepted by UK Home Office.
Yes you can use the same B1 test certificate to apply for Naturalisation as well as Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK (ILR) as well. This certificate is accepted by UK Home Office.
Any one of the below mentioned ID document is required to book and sit for the test:
Valid Passport of any Country
Biometric Residence Permit
European Union ID card
UK Travel document (Convention & Stateless)
 
Yes the B1 test certificate is fully accepted by UK Home office.
There are the test centres across United Kingdom to book and sit for B1 test. These test centres are :
London Hammersmith, London Hounslow
London Croydon, Bradford
London Kings Cross, Bristol
Manchester, Edinburgh
Birmingham, Leicester
Cardiff, London Blackfriars
Glasgow, London Stratford
Peterborough, Portsmouth
Belfast, Preston
Leeds, Newcastle
The validity of B1 test certificate is 2 years from the date of the test.
We will tell you the exact time to reach the test centre to sit for the test. On reaching the test centre one has to go through the ID and security checks. Then at the exact time allotted the test will start.
Yes study material will be provided to the candidate to prepare for the B1 test. All candidates will be helped to pass the B1 test successfully in first attempt.
Yes test format will be provided to the candidate to prepare for the B1 test. All candidates will be helped to pass the B1 test successfully in first attempt.
You can contact us through filing the form on the website. You can also email us at
info@ukenglishtests.co.uk
Yes candidate has to carry his/her original identification document to the test centre with which they have registered or booked the test. In case if a candidate forget to carry original identification document to the test centre, they will be refused to sit for the test.
A2 test is required to apply for Spouse extension visa with UK Home office. A2 test is also known as GESE Grade 3 test or Esol Entry 2 test or CEFR A2 test.
A2 test is a Speaking and Listening test.
The duration of the A2 test is 7 minutes.
Yes A2 test is acceptable by UK Home office for Spouse visa extension applications.
There are the A2 test centres in United Kingdom. They are:
  • London Hammersmith, London Hounslow
  • London Kings Cross, London Blackfriars
  • London Croydon, London Stratford
  • Birmingham, Edinburgh
  • Manchester, Bradford
  • Cardiff, Bristol
  • Leeds, Leicester
  • Glasgow, Portsmouth
  • Belfast, Preston
  • Peterborough, Newcastle
You will get the test result next day from the date of the test. An email will be sent to your registered email id.
The A2 test certificate is not handed over to the candidates at the test centre. Certificates are usually sent within 7 days from the test date.
The validity of A2 test certificate is 2 years from the date of the test.
We will tell you the exact time to reach the test centre to sit for the test. On reaching the test centre one has to go through the ID and security checks. Then at the exact time allotted the test will start.
Yes the study material will be provided to the candidate to prepare for the test. All candidates will be helped to pass the A2 test successfully in first attempt.
Yes the A2 test format will be provided to the candidate to prepare for the test. All candidates will be helped to pass the A2 test successfully in first attempt.
Yes candidate has to carry his/her original identification document to the test centre with which they have registered or booked the test. In case if a candidate forget to carry original identification document to the test centre, they will be refused to sit for the test.
A1 test is required to apply for Spouse visa with UK Home office. A1 test is also known as GESE Grade 2 test or CEFR A1 test or Esol Entry A1 test.
A1 test is a Speaking and Listening test.
The duration of the A1 test is 6 minutes.
Yes A1 test is acceptable by the UK Home office for Spouse visa applications.
It is a Speaking and Listening test to apply for Spouse visa. There is no writing involved in this test.
The A1 test certificate is not handed over to the candidates at the test centre. Certificates are usually sent with 7 days of the test date.
We will tell you the exact time to reach the test centre to sit for the test. On reaching the test centre one has to go through the ID and security checks. Then at the exact time allotted the test will start.
Yes the study material will be provided to the candidate to prepare for the test. All candidates will be helped to pass the A1 test successfully in first attempt.
Yes the A1 test format will be provided to the candidate to prepare for the test. All candidates will be helped to pass the A1 test successfully in first attempt.
Yes candidate has to carry his/her original identification document to the test centre with which they have registered or booked the test. In case if a candidate forget to carry his/her original identification document to the test centre, they will be refused to sit for the test.
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