IELTS Life Skills for UKVI Singapore

What is the 'pass mark' for the IELTS test?

In the IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test, your results are given as a pass or fail mark.
There is no pass or fail in IELTS Academic or General Training test. Scores are graded on the 9-band system. Each educational institution or organisation sets its own level of IELTS scores to meet its individual requirements.

What does IELTS for UKVI, SELT and CEFR mean?

IELTS for UKVI, sometimes called SELT, is the same  as any other  IELTS  test, but with additional security  measures  required by the UK Government.
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a  6-point scale, from A1 for beginners to as high as C2 for those who have mastered a language.
If  you  wish to migrate, study or work in the UK, you may be required to take the IELTS for UKVI test. Use the  UK Government visa check list  to find out whether you need to take an approved test and which level you need to achieve. 

When will I receive my test results?

If you take IELTS on computer, your Test Report Form (TRF) will be posted typically within 1 to 5 days after your test date.
You will only receive one copy of your Test Report Form, unless you are applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), or United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – in this case, you can receive two. Some test centres provide SMS alerts and you can preview your results online. Contact your local test centre to find out more.

IELTS on Computer: More Test Dates, Faster Results

We are pleased to announce that from 28 June 2026, all IELTS tests will be delivered on computer, providing a faster, more efficient and streamlined testing experience. IELTS Life Skills will continue to be available on paper.

IELTS on Computer offers the same test format, questions and scoring as IELTS on paper. IELTS on Computer also provides significant benefits to test takers at no additional cost:

Faster results: Typically receive your results in 1–2 days
Faster booking: Book your test as late as one day before registration closes
More test dates: More choice and flexibility for you
One Skill Retake: Retake just one skill, not the whole test, if you need to improve your score.