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Last updated: 16 December 2025  \nIELTS Academic for UKVI  \n\n| Band Skill | CEFR Level B2 |  |  |  |  | CEFR Level C1 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |\n| Overall | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |\n| Listening | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 |\n| Reading | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 |\n| Writing | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 |\n| Speaking | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 |\n\nLANGUAGECERT Academic SELT  \n\n| Band Skill | CEFR Level B2 |  |  |  |  | CEFR Level C1 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |\n| Overall |  |  | 70 | 70 | 70 |  | 70 | 70 | 70 |\n| Listening |  |  | 65 | 65 | 70 |  | 70 | 75 | 75 |\n| Reading |  |  | 65 | 70 | 70 |  | 70 | 75 | 75 |\n| Writing |  |  | 65 | 70 | 70 |  | 70 | 75 | 70 |\n| Speaking |  |  | 65 | 65 | 70 |  | 70 | 75 | 75 |\n\nPearson Test of English (PTE) Academic UKVI  \n\n| Band Skill | CEFR Level B2 |  |  |  |  | CEFR Level C1 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |\n| Overall |  |  | 67 | 67 | 67 |  | 76 | 76 | 76 |\n| Listening |  |  | 64 | 64 | 67 |  | 67 | 76 | 76 |\n| Reading |  |  | 64 | 67 | 67 |  | 67 | 76 | 76 |\n| Writing |  |  | 64 | 67 | 67 |  | 67 | 76 | 67 |\n| Speaking |  |  | 64 | 64 | 67 |  | 67 | 76 | 76 |\n\nPSI Services Skills for English UKVI  \n\n| Band Skill | CEFR Level B2 |  |  |  |  | CEFR Level C1 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |\n| Overall |  |  | B2-Pass | B2-Pass | B2-Pass |  | C1-Pass | C1-Pass | C1-Pass |\n| Listening |  |  | B2-Pass | B2-Pass | B2-Pass |  | C1-Pass | C1-Pass | C1-Pass |\n| Reading |  |  | B2-Pass | B2-Pass | B2-Pass |  | C1-Pass | C1-Pass | C1-Pass |\n| Writing |  |  | B2-Pass | B2-Pass | B2-Pass |  | C1-Pass | C1-Pass | C1-Pass |\n| Speaking |  |  | B2-Pass | B2-Pass | B2-Pass |  | C1-Pass | C1-Pass | C1-Pass |\n\nTrinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) for UKVI  \n\n| Band Skill | CEFR Level B2 |  |  |  |  | CEFR Level C1 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |\n| Overall |  |  | ISE III | ISE III | ISE III |  | ISE IV | ISE IV | ISE IV |\n| Listening |  |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |\n| Reading |  |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |\n| Writing |  |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |\n| Speaking |  |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |  | Pass | Pass | Pass |\n\nBellerby’s Academic English Skills (AES) module  \n\n| Band Skill | CEFR Level B2 |  |  |  |  | CEFR Level C1 |  |  |  |\n","cbCaicqlYXaEdO4k","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicqlYXaEdO4k","pdf",269248,"English","# Accepted English language tests\n## UKVI-approved tests and required grades\n## Additional exam requirements and notes","[{\"question\":\"Which English language tests are accepted, and are they UKVI approved?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists accepted tests and marks whether each is UKVI approved, separating UKVI-approved exams (e.g., IELTS Academic for UKVI) from non-approved ones (e.g., Duolingo English Test).\"},{\"question\":\"What do the CEFR band tables show for each exam?\",\"answer\":\"For each supported test, the tables provide the required band skills and corresponding CEFR level targets, including overall and section-specific scores.\"},{\"question\":\"Does Duolingo English Test (DET) use integrated or subscores?\",\"answer\":\"DET requirements must be met in individual subscores, not integrated subscores, and this is indicated on the final certificate.\"}]","English Language Test Requirements 2026-27 - Entry | PDF",1789947763,15]