Applicants applying for a "Spouse Visa" are required to show knowledge of English Language at Entry level 1 / A1 CEFR. For extension purposes applicants need to show knowledge of English Language at Entry level 2 / A2 CEFR. One must pass the speaking and listening elements to satisfy the requirements. Furthermore, the tests must be passed at a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) centre. There is no need to pass the "Life in the UK" test at this stage.

As per Home Office guidelines any applicant who is applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Naturalisation / British Citizenship are required to show good knowledge of English and Life in the UK. In order to fulfil the requirements of Knowledge of Language applicants need to obtain a pass at Entry level 3 / B1 CEFR or above. One must pass the speaking and listening elements to satisfy the requirements. The test needs to be passed at a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) centre.

Any applicant on an international student visa TIER 4 category seeking extension of visa is required to show English proficiency at level B1 CEFR if studying on a course at level 5 or below. Furthermore if the student is seeking extension on a course above level 5 they are required to show English proficiency at level B2 CEFR. At both levels the applicant is required to complete all four disciplines i.e. Speaking, Listening, Reading and writing.