UK SELT · Family & Work Visa Routes.
The starting-point UK Home Office–approved Secure English Language Test for many UK family and entry visa routes. Speaking & Listening only, assessed at CEFR A1, pass/fail.
Quick facts
- Skills
- Speaking & Listening
- Level
- CEFR A1
- Result
- Pass / Fail
- Duration
- ~25 min
What is PTE Home A1?
PTE Home A1 is a Secure English Language Test approved by the UK Home Office for specific visa entry routes. It tests Speaking and Listening only — not Reading or Writing — and is assessed at CEFR A1 level. The result is pass or fail, with no numerical score. It is the starting-point English test for many UK family and entry visa routes.
Recognised for
- Initial UK Spouse and Partner visa applications
- Certain dependent entry routes
- Representatives of overseas businesses (where SELT applies)
- Sportsperson visa entry where SELT applies
- Note: Visa extensions require PTE Home A2; settlement requires PTE Home B1
Globally recognised
Accepted by thousands of universities, governments, and professional bodies worldwide.
Who should take PTE Home A1?
Built for ambitious people with a clear next step.
Spouse & partner visas
People applying for an initial UK Spouse or Partner visa.
Dependent parents
Dependent parents applying to join family members in the UK.
Overseas business reps
Representatives of overseas businesses applying to enter the UK.
Sportspersons
Sportspersons applying for entry to the UK and others requiring a CEFR A1 SELT.
Test structure
A short ~25 minute Speaking & Listening assessment at an authorised UKVI SELT test centre on a computer with headset and microphone. All responses are recorded.
Speaking & Listening
Speaking and Listening tasks at CEFR A1 level — no Reading or Writing.
- Repeat Sentence — hear and repeat short sentences
- Describe Image — describe what you see in a picture
- Listen and Answer — short conversation comprehension
- Story: Listen and Answer — short story comprehension
Why choose PTE Home A1?
UKVI-approved SELT
Officially approved by UK Visas & Immigration for entry-level visa routes.
Two-skill focus
Only Speaking and Listening — no Reading or Writing components.
Clear pass/fail outcome
No score bands. You either meet CEFR A1 or you don't.
Fast results
Typically delivered within ~48 hours, including your SELT URN.
Computer-based
Fully AI-scored on a computer with headset — no human examiner.
Short test
About 25 minutes total — focused and time-efficient.
How to register
A frictionless path from registration to test day — and every registration includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
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Confirm A1 is the right level
Check that your specific UK visa category requires a CEFR A1 SELT — speak to an advisor if unsure.
Step 1Check that your specific UK visa category requires a CEFR A1 SELT — speak to an advisor if unsure.
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Register for PTE Home A1
Purchase your Complete PTE Home A1 Registration in NGN. Includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
Step 2Purchase your Complete PTE Home A1 Registration in NGN. Includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
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Book your SELT centre slot
We schedule your test at an authorised Pearson SELT centre in Lagos or Abuja.
Step 3We schedule your test at an authorised Pearson SELT centre in Lagos or Abuja.
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Sit your exam at the centre
Attend with valid ID, complete Speaking & Listening, and receive your pass/fail result.
Step 4Attend with valid ID, complete Speaking & Listening, and receive your pass/fail result.
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Submit to UKVI
Use your SELT certificate (with URN) as the English-language evidence for your visa application.
Step 5Use your SELT certificate (with URN) as the English-language evidence for your visa application.
Related training
Built around your target score.
PTE Home A1 Speaking & Listening Prep
Targeted A1-level practice with mock interviews and pronunciation feedback.
1-on-1 Visa English Advisory
Confirm the correct PTE Home level for your specific UK visa route.
Frequently asked
Quick answers about PTE Home A1.
Despite the name, PTE Home is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) taken at an authorised, UK Home Office–approved test centre. This applies to all PTE Home levels (A1, A2 and B1).