If you have tried to get a student visa for the UK, you would be well aware about IELTS Requirement in UK. It is also mandatory for complete Tier 4 Visa Application. There are numerous Learners from India and other countries go here to study language courses at various colleges.

Most of the people looking to study in UK wonder about IELTS, that is most important for getting admission in different universities in UK.

Taking a language test is tricky business. It’s not just about putting in the hours of study or having well-honed verbal skills. An international student who wants to go to college in the U.K. may need to prove that they have “A” IELTS scores if they want to avoid hurdles getting a visa.

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Is Ielts Required For Student Visa In Uk

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IELTS used for UK Visa Applications

Which IELTS test do I need if I am applying for a UK visa?

The UK Home Office’s list of Secure English Language Tests (often referred to as SELT tests) lists the English language qualification/s required for each category of visa applications to the UK. IELTS and IELTS Life Skills are on this list.
 
Use the UK Government visa checklist to find out whether you need to take an approved test, what level you need to achieve, and which test you can use.

Tier 4 Student Visa (without a presessional)

People who are applying for a Tier 4 Student Visa to study a bachelor or postgraduate degree at a Tier 4 Sponsor university are required to meet the English language level set by the institution. All British universities and colleges accept IELTS results. Tier 4 Student Visa applicants can apply to the UK universities listed here with an IELTS result from more than 1,600 IELTS test locations worldwide unless the institution has additional requirements.

Changes to UKVI requirements for healthcare professionals

The UK government has changed the rules regarding language testing for healthcare professionals who require a visa to live and work in the UK. If you need to take a language test to work as a doctor, dentist, nurse or midwife in the UK, please contact the relevant professional body for advice. Read more. 

You can also use this table as a guide:  

Visa description	Minimum CEFR level required	Skills	IELTS test and minimum score required overall and in each skill1
Tier 1 (General) visa	C1	Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening	IELTS for UKVI – 7.0 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa	B1	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa	B1	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa	B1	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 2 (General) visa – in most cases	B1	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa	A1	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS Life Skills at A1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa	B2	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS for UKVI – 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 4 (General) student visa – below degree level and pre-sessional courses	B1	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS for UKVI – 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills
Tier 4 (General) student visa – degree level and above	B2	Reading, Writing Speaking and Listening	IELTS/IELTS for UKVI3 – 5.5overall, and in each of the four skills
Family route • Spouse/partner • Parent of a dependant	A1	Speaking and Listening	IELTS Life Skills at A1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening
Family route (extension) • Spouse/partner • Parent of a dependant	A2	Speaking and Listening	IELTS Life Skills at A2 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening
Indefinite leave to remain (to settle) or citizenship	B1	Speaking and Listening	IELTS Life Skills at B1 – Pass IELTS for UKVI2 – 4.0 in Speaking and Listening

1 Both Academic and General Training versions are accepted. The CEFR requirement for each skill must be met.
2 IELTS for UKVI can be used where IELTS Life Skills is required. Test takers would need to a score of 4.0 or above in Speaking and Listening (scores for Reading and Writing will be ignored).
3 Universities on UKVI’s list of Tier 4 Sponsors decide which exams to accept when a Secure English Language test (SELT) is not required. Students should check that the institution they are applying to is on this list, and whether or not there are any additional requirements.

Which IELTS test do I need to study in the UK?

Download the IELTS UKVI Decision-Making document (PDF, 1.4MB) to identify the right IELTS test your requirements.

IELTS for a Tier 4 Student Visa

If you are applying for a Tier 4 Student Visa to enter directly onto a bachelor or postgraduate degree course at a university that is a Tier 4 Sponsor, you must meet the English language level set by the institution. All British universities and colleges accept IELTS results. Tier 4 Student Visa applicants can apply to the UK universities listed here with an IELTS result from more than 1,200 IELTS test locations worldwide. Please note that some institutions may have additional requirements.
 
Where can I take an IELTS or IELTS Life Skills test for a UK visa application?

The tests are available throughout the world, in locations specified by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
 
You must confirm at the time of registration that you wish to use your test result for a UK visa application. You must sit the test in an ‘IELTS for UKVI’ test session, as UKVI will not accept results from other testing locations.
 
How often is an IELTS or IELTS Life Skills test available?

For IELTS and IELTS Life Skills, test dates will be available within 28 days at permanent locations and quarterly at pop-up locations.
 
How often can I retake IELTS or IELTS Life Skills?

There are no restrictions on retaking the IELTS test. However, if IELTS Life Skills, if you pass the IELTS Life Skills test, you cannot retake it at the same level for a period of two years. If you do not pass it, there are no restrictions on retaking the IELTS Life Skills test.
 
How is my IELTS test different if I take it for UK visa purposes?

UK visa applicants must ensure that they register for an ‘IELTS for UKVI’ test date at one of the UKVI locations.

The IELTS test for UK visa purposes is designed to meet certain administrative requirements that are specific to UK Visas and Immigration. There are no differences in the test format or questions. The actual test taken is the same – same content, examiners, format, level of difficulty, scoring and so on.

Test Report Forms, however, will be slightly different in order to show that test takers have taken the test at an IELTS UK visa session.