English language requirement
You will be required to prove your knowledge of the English language if you are aged 18 or over when making your citizenship application.
You can demonstrate this by:
- Holding a suitable degree
- Being from a majority English speaking country
- Passing a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) at B1 level or above including speaking and listening
More information is available on the Home Office website.
Tests in the Isle of Man
There are currently 2 SELT test providers in the Isle of Man who are approved by the Home Office:
- IELTS SELT Consortium - ensure that you select IELTS for UKVI and IELTS Life Skills
When booking a Secure English Language Test (SELT) you must ensure you are booking with an Approved Provider and sitting an Approved Test. Please see the UK Home Office page for specifics of the SELTs.
Certain Approved Providers have tests with similar names and to the same ′level′ but only specified SELTs will be acceptable to prove your English language for a visa application. The provider website should indicate which tests are acceptable for UKVI purposes.
Always check the exact name of the test against the Approved tests on the website linked above. You must also ensure you are booking a test which is in the required components and at the required level for the visa you are applying for.
Tests in the UK
Tests with other providers may be available in the UK, further information can be found here on the Home Office website.
Exemptions
You do not need to prove your knowledge of English or take a test if you are over 65 or you have a physical or mental condition that prevents you from meeting the requirement, please note evidence must be submitted if you wish to claim an exemption.
