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Secure English Language Test - SELT

An approved exam for UK visa, immigration, and citizenship applications.

Britain International Academy offers specialized training programs to prepare candidates for the Secure English Language Test (SELT), approved by the UK Home Office for visa, immigration, and citizenship applications. These training sessions are designed to build confidence and competence across the required language skills—Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing, based on the specific SELT format. Whether you’re taking the 2-skill or 4-skill exam, our expert-led sessions provide targeted practice, exam strategies, and mock assessments to ensure readiness. 

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Get your official results in just 3-5 working days

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Globally recognised Secure English Language Test (SELT) is officially approved by the UK Home Office for all visa categories, including UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI)

SELT is officially approved by the UK Home Office

Assessments are offered in two formats

2-skill exams: Speaking and Listening | 4-skill exams: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

Candidates taking the 4-skill SELT exam have the flexibility to complete the written components (Listening, Reading, Writing) and the spoken module (Speaking) separately, provided both are taken within a 14-day period.

Please note that LanguageCERT SELT exams must be taken exclusively at approved SELT test centres.

Assessments are offered in two formats

LANGUAGECERT SELT test format

SELT Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking

4-skill exams

The written part (Listening, Reading & Writing) is computer based and lasts approximately 2.5 hours

The Speaking part is an online interview with a live interlocutor and lasts then 15 minutes

Official results available in just 5 working days!

SELT Speaking & Listening

2-skill exams

An online interview with a real person

Consists of 4 parts and lasts from 8 to 13 minutes (depending on the test level)

Preliminary results & official results in just 3 working days!

Live in the UK

Work in the UK

Study in the UK

Family Partner / Family Parent

A1 - LANGUAGECERT International ESOL SELT

Suitable for

Live in the UK visa

Offical LanguageCert Exam Information

  • Speaking and ListeningSkills
  • Test CenterExamination
  • UK Home OfficeApproved By
  • 8-9 MinutesDuration
  • 3 Working DaysOffical Result in
  • AcceptedUK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Poland.........

Overview

Britain International Academy (BIA), an officially approved Languagecert SELT Examination partner in Kuwait, offers a comprehensive face-to-face preparation course for the A1 LanguageCert International ESOL SELT exam. Designed specifically to help candidates succeed in the official test, this course provides structured lessons aligned with the LanguageCert A1 exam format and assessment criteria. Participants receive complete guidance on all exam components—Listening, Speaking, along with practical tips, mock tests, and personalized feedback to build confidence and fluency. Whether you’re applying for UK visas or simply starting your English language journey, BIA’s expert instructors ensure that every session supports your goal of passing the LanguageCert SELT exam with ease and clarity.

A1 Speaking & Listening | Exam Layout

Part 1 Personal information: give answers to questions about yourself.

Part 2 Role play: initiate conversation and give appropriate responses in social situations.

Part 3 Exchanging information: look at an image or set of images and exchange information about it.

Part 4a Listen and respond: listen to a short monologue and answer questions about it.

Part 4b Long turn: deliver a short, uninterrupted talk on a topic provided to you by the interlocutor.

(visa extension after 2.5 years in the UK) Family Partner / Family Parent

A2 - LANGUAGECERT International ESOL SELT

Suitable for

Live in the UK visa

Offical LanguageCert Exam Information

  • Speaking and ListeningSkills
  • Test CenterExamination
  • UK Home OfficeApproved By
  • 9-11 MinutesDuration
  • 3 Working DaysOffical Result in
  • AcceptedUK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Poland.........

Overview

Britain International Academy (BIA), an officially approved LanguageCert SELT Examination partner in Kuwait, offers a comprehensive face-to-face preparation course for the A2 LanguageCert International ESOL SELT exam. Tailored to meet the specific requirements of the official LanguageCert A2 test, this course delivers structured lessons that closely follow the exam format and assessment criteria. Learners receive complete guidance on the Listening and Speaking components, with focused practice sessions, mock exams, and expert feedback to enhance fluency, accuracy, and confidence. Ideal for candidates applying for UK visa routes that require A2 English proficiency, BIA’s experienced instructors ensure that every class is purposeful, supportive, and aligned with success. With its recognized partnership status, BIA provides a trusted pathway to achieving your LanguageCert SELT certification.

A2 Speaking & Listening | Exam Layout

Part 1 Personal information: give answers to questions about yourself.

Part 2 Role play: initiate conversation and give appropriate responses in social situations.

Part 3 Exchanging information: look at an image or set of images and exchange information about it.

Part 4a Listen and respond: listen to a short monologue and answer questions about it.

Part 4b Long turn: deliver a short, uninterrupted talk on a topic provided to you by the interlocutor.

Settlement/Permanent Residency

B1 - LANGUAGECERT International ESOL SELT

Suitable for

For UK Family visas, settlement and citizenship

Offical LanguageCert Exam Information

  • Speaking and ListeningSkills
  • Test CenterExamination
  • UK Home OfficeApproved By
  • 11-13 MinutesDuration
  • 3 Working DaysOffical Result in
  • AcceptedUK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Poland.........

Overview

Britain International Academy (BIA), an officially approved LanguageCert SELT Examination partner in Kuwait, offers a comprehensive face-to-face preparation course for the B1 LanguageCert International ESOL SELT exam. This course is specifically designed to help candidates meet the requirements of UK visa applications that demand B1-level English proficiency. Lessons are carefully structured to align with the official LanguageCert B1 exam format and assessment criteria, covering both Listening and Speaking components in depth. Participants benefit from complete exam guidance, including targeted practice, mock interviews, and personalized feedback to strengthen fluency, coherence, and confidence. With BIA’s expert instructors and proven methodology, learners are fully supported in their journey to pass the LanguageCert SELT exam and achieve their migration or professional goals with clarity and success.

B1 Speaking & Listening | Exam Layout

Part 1 Personal information: give answers to questions about yourself.

Part 2 Role play: initiate conversation and give appropriate responses in social situations.

Part 3 Exchanging information: look at an image or set of images and exchange information about it.

Part 4a Listen and respond: listen to a short monologue and answer questions about it.

Part 4b Long turn: deliver a short, uninterrupted talk on a topic provided to you by the interlocutor.

Scale-up Worker visa

B1 - LANGUAGECERT International ESOL SELT

Suitable for

UK work visa

Offical LanguageCert Exam Information

  • Listening, Reading, Writing & SpeakingSkills
  • Test CenterExamination
  • UK Home OfficeApproved By
  • 2 Hours & 32 MinutesDuration
  • 5 Working DaysOffical Result in
  • AcceptedUK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Poland.........

Overview

Britain International Academy (BIA), an officially approved LanguageCert SELT Examination partner in Kuwait, proudly offers a comprehensive face-to-face preparation course for the B1 LanguageCert International ESOL SELT exam. This intensive program is designed to help candidates meet UK visa requirements that demand B1-level English proficiency across all four core skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

  • Structured lessons aligned with the official LanguageCert B1 exam format and assessment criteria
  • In-depth coverage of all four skills, with targeted strategies for each section
  • Practice tasks that mirror real exam scenarios, including reading comprehension, writing tasks, listening exercises, and speaking simulations
  • Personalized feedback to enhance fluency, coherence, grammar accuracy, and vocabulary range
  • Mock exams and interview practice to build confidence and exam readiness

With expert instructors, proven teaching methodology, and a supportive learning environment, BIA equips learners with the tools they need to succeed. Whether your goal is migration, employment, or further education in the UK, our B1 SELT preparation course ensures you’re fully prepared to meet the challenge with clarity and confidence.

B1 Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking | Exam Layout

Listening 35 Minutes
Reading 50 Minutes
Writing 45 Minutes
Speaking 45 Minutes

30 Questions 

Part 1: Listen to 7 unfinished dialogues & choose the appropriate completion or continuation from the three-option multiple-choice responses

Part 2: Listen to 5 conversations & answer 2 three-option multiple-choice questions for each one

Part 3: Listen to a monologue & fill in 7 gaps in a note, message pad or form with no more than 3 words each time

Part 4: Listen to a group discussion/debate & answer 6 three-option, follow-up multiple-choice questions

 Each part is played twice.

4 parts – 30 Multiple Choice (MC) questions
 
Part 1a: 6 MC questions. Read the given sentences & choose the correct word to replace the highlighted word.

Part 1b: 5 MC questions. Read a gapped text & fill in each gap with the correct word from a choice of 3.

Part 2: 6 MC questions. Read a text from which 6 sentences have been removed & choose from a choice of 8 sentences to fill in the gaps. 

Part 3: 7 MC questions. Read 4 texts on a common theme & answer questions to identify information from the texts. 

Part 4: 6 MC questions. Read a long text & answer six four-option multiple-choice questions about it.

2 tasks 

Varying word count


Part 1: 100 – 150 words (respond appropriately to a given text to produce a formal response for an intended public audience)
Task: Produce a neutral or formal & appropriate response for a specified reader based on a given text

Part 2: 150 – 200 words (Produce a piece of informal writing)
Task: Write an informal piece for a specific purpose and audience

 4 parts 

Questions/role-play/read aloud/presentation

Part 1: Give & spell name – Give country of origin. Answer up to 5 questions on different topic areas

Part 2: 2 situations are presented by the interlocutor. Candidates are expected to respond to questions & initiate interactions

Part 3:Read aloud a text & answer questions about the text 

Part 4: After 30 seconds of preparation time, talk about a topic provided by the interlocutor for one to two minutes & answer follow-up questions

Student visa - below degree level

B1 - LANGUAGECERT International ESOL SELT

Suitable for

UK student visa | Academic English

Offical LanguageCert Exam Information

  • Listening, Reading, Writing & SpeakingSkills
  • Test CenterExamination
  • UK Home OfficeApproved By
  • 2 Hours & 34 MinutesDuration
  • 5 Working DaysOffical Result in
  • AcceptedUK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Poland.........

Overview

Britain International Academy offers expert-led training for the LanguageCert Academic SELT exam—a multilevel assessment designed to evaluate your ability to understand, use, and communicate effectively in English within academic environments. This course prepares candidates to:

  • Comprehend university-style lectures and presentations
  • Engage confidently in academic discussions and group work
  • Read, interpret, and critically analyze scholarly texts
  • Write structured essays, research papers, and formal reports

Whether you’re aiming for university admission, academic progression, or visa compliance, BIA’s tailored preparation ensures you’re equipped with the language skills and strategies needed to succeed in higher education settings.

B1 Academic English | Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking | Exam Layout

Listening 40 Minutes
Reading 50 Minutes
Writing 50 Minutes
Speaking 14 Minutes

30 Questions 

Part 1: Listen to seven unfinished dialogues and choose the appropriate completion or continuation from the three-option multiple-choice responses.

Part 2: Listen to five conversations in academic-related contexts and answer two three-option multiple-choice questions for each one.

Part 3: Listen to a lecture or podcast on an academic subject and fill in seven gaps in a notepad with no more than three words each time.

Part 4: Listen to a group discussion or debate on an academic subject, such as a three-speaker discussion, and answer six three-option multiple-choice questions.

Each part is played twice

30 Questions
 
Part 1a: Read six sentences and choose the correct word from a choice of three to replace the highlighted word(s) in each sentence.

Part 1b: Read a short text with five words missing. Choose the correct word from a choice of three to complete each gap.

Part 2: Read a text from which six sentences have been removed. Match the correct sentences from a choice of eight to complete the text.

Part 3: Read four short texts on a common theme and answer questions to identify information from the texts.

Part 4: Read a longer text with academic argumentation and answer six four-option multiple- choice questions.

2 Parts – Varying word count

Part 1: Write a 150–200-word academic report or article in response to an infographic stimulus. The response should express stance, opinion, justification, argumentation as appropriate.

Part 2: Produce a 250-word piece of discursive writing on an academic subject to persuade, argue or hypothesise, expressing mood, opinion, justification, evaluation, etc.

4 parts – conducted by an interlocutor

Part 1: Questions – give and spell name and give country of origin; answer up to five questions on different topic areas.

Part 2: Role play – respond and initiate two role plays in academic-related scenarios presented by the interlocutor.

Part 3: Read aloud – prepare for 30 seconds and read a short academic text aloud and answer follow-up questions.

Part 4: Presentation – Prepare and deliver a two-minute presentation on an academic-related subject in response to a stimulus given by the interlocutor; prepare for one minute and speak for up to two minutes and answer follow-up questions.

Student visa - degree level and above

B2 - LANGUAGECERT Academic SELT

Suitable for

UK student visa | Academic English

Offical LanguageCert Exam Information

  • Listening, Reading, Writing & SpeakingSkills
  • Test CenterExamination
  • UK Home OfficeApproved By
  • 2 Hours & 34 MinutesDuration
  • 5 Working DaysOffical Result in
  • AcceptedUK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Poland.........

Overview

Britain International Academy offers expert-led training for the LanguageCert Academic SELT exam—a multilevel assessment designed to evaluate your ability to understand, use, and communicate effectively in English within academic environments. This course prepares candidates to:

  • Comprehend university-style lectures and presentations
  • Engage confidently in academic discussions and group work
  • Read, interpret, and critically analyze scholarly texts
  • Write structured essays, research papers, and formal reports

Whether you’re aiming for university admission, academic progression, or visa compliance, BIA’s tailored preparation ensures you’re equipped with the language skills and strategies needed to succeed in higher education settings.

B2 Academic English | Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking | Exam Layout

Listening 40 Minutes
Reading 50 Minutes
Writing 50 Minutes
Speaking 14 Minutes

30 Questions 

Part 1: Listen to seven unfinished dialogues and choose the appropriate completion or continuation from the three-option multiple-choice responses.

Part 2: Listen to five conversations in academic-related contexts and answer two three-option multiple-choice questions for each one.

Part 3: Listen to a lecture or podcast on an academic subject and fill in seven gaps in a notepad with no more than three words each time.

Part 4: Listen to a group discussion or debate on an academic subject, such as a three-speaker discussion, and answer six three-option multiple-choice questions.

Each part is played twice

30 Questions
 
Part 1a: Read six sentences and choose the correct word from a choice of three to replace the highlighted word(s) in each sentence.

Part 1b: Read a short text with five words missing. Choose the correct word from a choice of three to complete each gap.

Part 2: Read a text from which six sentences have been removed. Match the correct sentences from a choice of eight to complete the text.

Part 3: Read four short texts on a common theme and answer questions to identify information from the texts.

Part 4: Read a longer text with academic argumentation and answer six four-option multiple- choice questions.

2 Parts – Varying word count

Part 1: Write a 150–200-word academic report or article in response to an infographic stimulus. The response should express stance, opinion, justification, argumentation as appropriate.

Part 2: Produce a 250-word piece of discursive writing on an academic subject to persuade, argue or hypothesise, expressing mood, opinion, justification, evaluation, etc.

4 parts – conducted by an interlocutor

Part 1: Questions – give and spell name and give country of origin; answer up to five questions on different topic areas.

Part 2: Role play – respond and initiate two role plays in academic-related scenarios presented by the interlocutor.

Part 3: Read aloud – prepare for 30 seconds and read a short academic text aloud and answer follow-up questions.

Part 4: Presentation – Prepare and deliver a two-minute presentation on an academic-related subject in response to a stimulus given by the interlocutor; prepare for one minute and speak for up to two minutes and answer follow-up questions.

An esteemed institution in Kuwait, Britain International Academy offers technical, creative, and academic courses with international recognition.

Britain International Academy is a premier educational institute in Kuwait, renowned for delivering high-quality technical, creative, and academic training. With a diverse portfolio of globally recognized programs—from IT and business to design and languages—the academy empowers learners with practical skills and international credentials. Its expert faculty, industry-aligned curriculum, and commitment to excellence make it a trusted destination for career-focused education. Whether you’re upskilling or pursuing university pathways, BIA sets the standard for professional growth.

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