What is PTE Home A2?
PTE Home A2 is a Secure English Language Test approved by the UK Home Office for candidates extending a UK family visa. It tests Speaking and Listening only at CEFR A2 level — a step up from A1 — and delivers a simple pass or fail result. It is the required test for the extension phase of UK spouse or partner visas after the initial entry.
Recognised for
- Extending UK spouse and partner visas (typically after ~2.5 years)
- Extending UK dependent parent visas
- Other UK family visa extensions where CEFR A2 SELT applies
- Note: Settlement (ILR) and citizenship require PTE Home B1
Globally recognised
Accepted by thousands of universities, governments, and professional bodies worldwide.
Who should take PTE Home A2?
Built for ambitious people with a clear next step.
Spouse/partner extensions
People extending a UK spouse or partner visa after ~2.5 years on initial entry.
Dependent parent extensions
Dependent parents extending a UK family visa.
Other extension routes
Anyone whose specific UK visa extension requires a CEFR A2 SELT.
Stepping stone to ILR
Those preparing for the next stage — settlement (ILR) requires PTE Home B1.
Test structure
A focused ~27 minute Speaking & Listening assessment at an authorised UKVI SELT test centre. Similar format to A1 with slightly higher complexity.
Speaking & Listening
Speaking and Listening at CEFR A2 — slightly more complex than A1 but still pass/fail only.
- Repeat Sentence
- Describe Image
- Conversation: Listen and Answer
- Story: Listen and Answer
Why choose PTE Home A2?
UKVI-approved SELT
Officially approved by UK Visas & Immigration for family visa extensions.
Two-skill focus
Only Speaking and Listening — no Reading or Writing.
Clear pass/fail
No score bands — you either meet CEFR A2 or you don't.
Fast results
Typically within ~48 hours, including your SELT URN.
Computer-based
Fully AI-scored — no human examiner.
Short test
About 27 minutes total at an authorised SELT centre.
How to register
A frictionless path from registration to test day — and every registration includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
- 1
Confirm A2 is the right level
Check that your visa extension requires a CEFR A2 SELT. Speak to an advisor if unsure.
Step 1Check that your visa extension requires a CEFR A2 SELT. Speak to an advisor if unsure.
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Register for PTE Home A2
Purchase your Complete PTE Home A2 Registration in NGN. Includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
Step 2Purchase your Complete PTE Home A2 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
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 extension.
Step 5Use your SELT certificate (with URN) as the English-language evidence for your extension.
Related training
Built around your target score.
PTE Home A2 Speaking & Listening Prep
Targeted A2-level practice with mock interviews and feedback.
Frequently asked
Quick answers about PTE Home A2.
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).