Trinity SELT classes for all levels from A1 to C1
Trinity Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) are approved for applications to UKVI for visas, UK visa renewal, British Citizenship, Settlement and Leave to Remain.
ProPlus English is a certified exam partner of Trinity SELT and GESE and we can help you prepare for the exams, book the exams, re-schedule the exam (for free) and facilitate any communication with Trinity. We pride ourselves in our excellent customer service and will endeavour to help you with any questions you may have. Contact us here to book a face-to-face or video appointment to discuss your exam needs.
What is a SELT?
A SELT is a Secure English Language Test. You need one to be able to get either a family visa, work visa, or study visa to be able to live in the UK. The test is designed for you to show your English language proficiency – you need it to be able to live in the UK for an extended period of time for either Indefinite Leave to Remain or British Citizenship.
What SELT test should I take?
There are two types of SELT tests offered by Trinity College London – GESE (Graded Examination of Spoken English) and ISE (Integrated Skills in English). The test you will need will depend on the type of UK visa you are applying for.
If you are applying for either a Partner, Parent, Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain), Citizenship, a Sportsperson or Representative of an Overseas Business visa, then you will need to be able to prove your skill of speaking and listening in English.
The SELT test that you will need for each are:
- Partner – A1 GESE Grade 2 OR A2 GESE Grade 3 test for a visa extension
- Parent – A1 GESE Grade 2 OR A2 GESE Grade 3 test for a visa extension
- Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) or British Citizenship – B1 GESE Grade 5 test
- Sportsperson – A1 GESE Grade 2 test
- Representative of an Overseas Business – A1 GESE Grade 2 test
If you are applying for either an Innovator, Start-Up, Skilled Worker, Minister of Religion or Student visa, then you will need an English language test that proves you’re capable of reading, writing, listening and speaking in English – also known as an ISE.
The SELT tests that you will need for each are:
- Innovator – B2 ISE II test
- Start-up – B2 ISE II test
- Skilled worker – B1 ISE I test
- Minister of Religion – B2 ISE II test
- Student – B1 ISE I test
- Scale-up Worker – B1 ISE I test
What is the difference between GESE and ISE?
Both GESE and ISE are Trinity College London’s version of SELTs. The difference between them is that to pass a GESE, you need to prove your English speaking and listening abilities. For ISE, you’ll need to prove your English speaking and listening abilities, PLUS reading and writing. The type you’ll need will depend on which type of UK visa you’re applying for, and the level of English needed to apply.
What is GESE?
GESE stands for Graded Examinations in Spoken English, and they are English speaking and listening exams. They are split into grades from 1 to 12 and the grade relates to the level of language proficiency:
Grades 1-3 (Intial) :
GESE Grades 4-6 (Elementary):
GESE Grades 7-9* (Intermediate) and GESE Grades 10-12* (Advanced) are not SELT exams. You won’t need to take one of these to apply for UKVI.
What is ISE?
ISE stands for Integrated Skills in English, and these exams test people’s English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. These are aimed at helping people develop real life English skills required for both studying and working in the UK. There are three levels of ISE:
- ISE I
- ISE I (B1)
- ISE II
- ISE II (B2)
- ISE III
- ISE III (C1)
While searching to book a SELT test, you may have come across the term CEFR (also known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and wondered what it means. In order to determine your English language proficiency at different levels, CERF uses a six-level framework, which depends on the kind of visa you are applying for.