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IELTS score for visa application - Thailand

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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