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IELTS score for visa application
You can compare your IELTS scores for each UK Visas and Immigration in the table below.
Visa description (United Kingdom only) | CEFR level required | Skills | IELTS test and score required |
Tier 1 (General) visa | C1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 7.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 2 (General) visa | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa | A1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa | B2 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 5.5 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 4 (General) student visa - below degree level (Please read the important note on Tier 4 student visa.) | B1 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 4.0 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Tier 4 (General) student visa - degree level and above (Please read the important note on Tier 4 student visa.) | B2 | Reading, Writing Speaking, and Listening | IELTS - 5.5 overall, and for each of the four skills |
Family of a settled person visa | A1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at A1 - Pass |
Indefinite leave to remain (to settle) or citizenship2 | B1 | Speaking and Listening | IELTS Life Skills at B1 - Pass |
Apply for a Tier 4 student visa to study at an undergraduate or postgraduate university at universities that are classified as "Highly Trusted Sponsors." Before applying, IDP recommends that you review the information on the official UK Government website.
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