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IELTS for UKVI: Secure English Language Tests for UK Visas and Immigration

IELTS for UKVI is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) approved by the UK Home Office. It ensures that your English proficiency meets the requirements for your UK visa application. This test is conducted at UKVI-approved test centers, which meet specific security and administrative requirements.

Your Test Report Form (TRF) will indicate that the test was taken at an approved center, making it valid for UK visa applications.

Who Needs IELTS for UKVI?

You may need to take IELTS for UKVI if you are applying for a UK visa in one of the following categories:

  • Student visa to study at a UK university.

  • Work visa to secure a job in the UK.

  • Family visa to join a relative in the UK.

  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or UK citizenship.

For official guidance on visa requirements, please visit the UK government website.

With IDP IELTS Thailand, you can book your test with confidence, knowing you're taking an officially recognized exam that meets UK visa requirements.

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Test Formats Available

The IELTS for UKVI test is available in three formats, depending on your visa type and purpose:

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI

    • Required for university admission or professional registration in certain fields (e.g., healthcare).

    • Test Format: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

    • Test Fee: THB 8,300.

  • IELTS General Training for UKVI

    • Required for work, training, or migration to the UK.

    • Test Format: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

    • Test Fee: THB 8,300.

  • IELTS Life Skills (A1, A2, B1)

    • Designed to assess Speaking and Listening skills only.

    • Required for family visas, visa extensions, indefinite leave to remain, or citizenship.

    • Test Fee: THB 6,500.

For more details about these tests, visit the official IELTS.org UKVI page.

Understanding Your Test Scores

The scores required for your visa application depend on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level. You must achieve the required scores in each component of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). For example:

Test Type

Minimum Score Required

Components Assessed

IELTS Life Skills A1

Pass

Listening & Speaking

IELTS Life Skills A2

Pass

Listening & Speaking

IELTS Life Skills B1

Pass

Listening & Speaking

IELTS Academic/General Training

4.0–7.0 (depending on visa type)

Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

For detailed information about score requirements, refer to gov.uk.

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IELTS tests for UK Visas and Immigration

IELTS for UKVI tests are accepted by United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as proof of English if you want to live, work, or study in the UK.

The following tests are used by the UKVI:

  • IELTS for UKVI

  • IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1

  • IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A2

  • IELTS for UKVI Life Skills B1

The UKVI will only accept tests taken in person at an official IELTS for UKVI test centre, as UKVI requires an additional layer of security when taking language tests.

What score do I need for UKVI visa applications?

The score you will need for UKVI applications, known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level, will depend on the visa you are applying for. (Visit GOV.UK for further guidance on proving your English language abilities ).

  • For visas that require CEFR level A1, you need to achieve a Pass in your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 test (Listening and Speaking).

  • For visas that require CEFR level A2, you need to achieve a Pass in your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A2 test (Listening and Speaking).

  • For visas that require CEFR level B1, you need to achieve a Pass in your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills B1 test (Listening and Speaking).

  • For visas that require CEFR level B1, you need to get at least an IELTS score of 4.0 in all four components of your IELTS for UKVI test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

  • For visas that require CEFR level B2 you need to get at least an IELTS score of 5.5 in all four components of your IELTS for UKVI test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

  • For visas that require CEFR level C1 you need to get at least an IELTS score of 7.0 in all four components of your IELTS for UKVI test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

The UK government requires you to achieve the scores above in every component of your test. Understand your IELTS score and see how IELTS helps you to prepare.

Test Format for IELTS for UKVI

The IELTS for UKVI test follows the same structure as the standard IELTS but is conducted at UKVI-approved test centers to meet UK Home Office requirements. The test assesses four key language components:

Test Component

Duration

What’s Included?

Listening

~30 minutes

Four recorded conversations and monologues, increasing in difficulty.

Reading

60 minutes

Three passages with various question types. Academic or General Training format.

Writing

60 minutes

Two tasks: data interpretation and essay (Academic) or letter writing and essay (General Training).

Speaking

11–14 minutes

Face-to-face interview with an examiner: introduction, topic discussion, and conversation.

For a detailed breakdown of the test format, visit our official IELTS Test Format Explained page.

To learn more about IELTS for UKVI, visit the IELTS.org UKVI page. For visa-related information, refer to the UK government website.

IELTS for UKVI Test Locations in Thailand

IDP IELTS Thailand offers IELTS for UKVI tests at multiple approved test centres across Thailand. Whether you prefer IELTS on Computer or IELTS on Paper, you can choose a location that fits your schedule.

IELTS on Computer

Take the IELTS for UKVI test on a computer and get results within 1–5 days at the following test centres:

IELTS on Paper

Bangkok IELTS on Paper Test Venue – Column Hotel Bangkok – Available twice a month on Saturdays.

How to Book Your IELTS for UKVI Test

Booking your IELTS for UKVI test with IDP IELTS Thailand is quick and easy. Follow these simple steps to secure your test date at a UKVI-approved test centre.

Step 1: Choose Your Test Type

First, confirm which IELTS for UKVI test you need for your UK visa application:

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI – Required for university admission.

  • IELTS General Training for UKVI – For work or migration.

  • IELTS Life Skills (A1, A2, B1) – For family visas, visa extensions, or UK citizenship.

Please check with your organizations, institutions, or agencies to confirm the test type required for your visa application before booking.

Step 2: Select Your Test Format & Location

Choose between:

  • IELTS for UKVI on Computer – Faster results (available in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket).

  • IELTS for UKVI on Paper – Traditional test format (available in Bangkok).

  • IELTS for UKVI Life Skills – Available only at IDP IELTS Silom Test Centre.

Step 3: Register & Make Payment

  • Complete your online registration via the IDP IELTS website.

  • Upload a valid passport (required for test registration).

  • Make secure online payment to confirm your booking.

Test Fees:

  • IELTS Academic & General Training for UKVI : THB 8,300

  • IELTS Life Skills (A1, A2, B1) : THB 6,500

Step 4: Get Ready for Your Test

Once you’ve booked your test, start preparing with free practice tests, and expert tips to improve your score.