UK SELT · Settlement & Citizenship.
The UK Home Office–approved SELT for candidates applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or British citizenship on family routes. Speaking & Listening only at CEFR B1, pass/fail.
Quick facts
- Skills
- Speaking & Listening
- Level
- CEFR B1
- Result
- Pass / Fail
- Duration
- ~29 min
What is PTE Home B1?
PTE Home B1 is a Secure English Language Test approved by the UK Home Office for candidates applying for UK settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) or British citizenship (naturalisation). It tests Speaking and Listening only at CEFR B1 level — intermediate English — and delivers a pass or fail result. It is the most commonly required SELT level for settlement routes in the UK.
Recognised for
- UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) on partner/family routes
- British citizenship (naturalisation) on partner/family routes
- Other UK visa categories that specifically require a B1 SELT for Speaking & Listening
- Note: Skilled Worker visa applicants need a four-skills B1 — use PTE Academic UKVI
Globally recognised
Accepted by thousands of universities, governments, and professional bodies worldwide.
Who should take PTE Home B1?
Built for ambitious people with a clear next step.
ILR applicants
People applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain on a partner or family visa route.
Citizenship applicants
People applying for British citizenship (naturalisation).
Family route candidates
Anyone on a family/partner route whose category requires a B1 SELT for Speaking & Listening.
Note for Skilled Workers
Skilled Worker visa applicants need a four-skills B1 — use PTE Academic UKVI instead.
Test structure
A ~29 minute Speaking & Listening assessment at an authorised UKVI SELT test centre. AI-scored, pass/fail, with the SELT URN required for your settlement or citizenship application.
Speaking & Listening
Intermediate-level Speaking and Listening tasks at CEFR B1 — pass/fail only.
- Repeat Sentence (22 questions)
- Describe Image (5 images)
- Conversation: Listen and Answer
- Story: Listen and Answer
Why choose PTE Home B1?
UKVI-approved SELT
Officially approved for ILR and British citizenship applications on family routes.
Two-skill focus
Only Speaking and Listening — no Reading or Writing.
Clear pass/fail
No score bands — you either meet CEFR B1 or you don't.
Fast results
Typically within ~48 hours, including your SELT URN.
Computer-based
Fully AI-scored — no human examiner.
Settlement-ready
The most commonly required SELT level for UK settlement and citizenship routes.
How to register
A frictionless path from registration to test day — and every registration includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
- 1
Confirm B1 is the right level
Check whether your settlement/citizenship route accepts PTE Home B1 (most family routes do). Speak to an advisor if unsure.
Step 1Check whether your settlement/citizenship route accepts PTE Home B1 (most family routes do). Speak to an advisor if unsure.
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Register for PTE Home B1
Purchase your Complete PTE Home B1 Registration in NGN. Includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
Step 2Purchase your Complete PTE Home B1 Registration in NGN. Includes a FREE Crash Course Tutorial.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
Submit to UKVI
Use your SELT certificate (with URN) as the English-language evidence for your ILR or citizenship application.
Step 5Use your SELT certificate (with URN) as the English-language evidence for your ILR or citizenship application.
Related training
Built around your target score.
B1 Settlement & Citizenship Bundle
Focused B1 prep for ILR and naturalisation applicants — pass-rate-focused coaching.
Frequently asked
Quick answers about PTE Home B1.
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).