UK Government Names Approved SELT Providers for Visa Applicants

The UK government has designated four approved providers for the Secure English Language Test (SELT), a mandatory English proficiency examination required for foreign nationals applying for visas to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. The approved providers for those already in the UK are Trinity College London, IELTS SELT Consortium, LANGUAGECERT, and Pearson.

For applicants taking the test from outside the UK, PSI Services (UK) Ltd replaces Trinity College London, resulting in a different list that includes PSI Services (UK) Ltd, IELTS SELT Consortium, LANGUAGECERT, and Pearson. This distinction is crucial for Nigerians and other African nationals applying for student, work, and family visas, as results from unapproved providers can lead to visa refusals, irrespective of the scores achieved.

The SELT is specifically tailored to meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements and must be conducted at authorized test centers affiliated with the listed providers.