PTE Academic UKVI is an approved, four-skill Secure English Language Test (SELT). It is the same test as PTE Academic, but includes a Unique Reference Number (URN) for your UK visa application.

For study visa

This test is accepted for a Student route visa (formerly known as the Tier 4 General student visa), for study:

• Below degree level (eg a foundation, pathways or professional English course) and/or

• Somewhere that is not a Higher Education Institution

For work visa

You should choose PTE Academic UKVI if you’re applying for a:

• Skilled worker visa
• Start-up visa
• Innovator visa
• Minister of religion visa

The beginner-level English test for Spouse, Parent of a Dependent, Representative of an Overseas Business and Sportsperson visas.

This faster and simpler Secure English Language Test (SELT) is accepted for the following UK visas:

• Spouse
• Parent of a Dependent
• Representative of an Overseas Business
• Sportsperson

A faster, fairer and simpler English language test for anyone looking to extend their UK family visa.

This Secure English Language Test (SELT) is the right test if you want to:

• Extend a Spouse visa
• Extend a Parent of a Dependent visa.

The faster, fairer and simpler English language test for your UK settlement or citizenship application.

This Secure English Language Test (SELT) is the right test if you’re applying for a UK visa for:

• Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
• Citizenship