The English test required to extend your leave to remain in the United Kingdom
Fixed package prices, not hourly rates. ELS does not administer official SELT exams. Official test fees are paid separately to an approved provider.
The A2 Secure English Language Test (SELT) is required for family visa holders who entered the UK at A1 level and are now applying to extend their leave to remain — typically after 2.5 years in the UK on a spouse, partner or parent visa.
At A2 level, the test is slightly more demanding than A1. You need to show you can communicate in simple, routine situations and understand more than just the most basic English. The test covers Speaking and Listening only.
Your official test result is issued by the approved test provider and can be verified by UKVI using the provider’s verification system. Elite Language Solutions is an expert SELT preparation provider offering focused preparation courses and links to official booking information.
A conversation with an examiner covering slightly more complex everyday topics than A1 — your plans, preferences, experiences and opinions on familiar subjects.
Short recordings at A2 level including conversations and announcements. You need to understand simple information and short exchanges.
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💬 WhatsApp UsSpouse and partner visa holders applying for Further Leave to Remain (Marriage/Civil Partnership route)
Those on the Family Private Life route applying to extend their stay in the UK
Anyone who entered the UK on an initial 2.5-year family visa and is now applying to renew
Students who passed their A1 SELT and now need to demonstrate progress to A2 level
Prepare with Elite Language Solutions, then book and take the official A2 SELT separately with a Home Office-approved provider. ELS provides preparation only and does not administer the official test.
Book Your PlaceOur preparation is targeted, structured and focused on the skills and task types relevant to the SELT you book. Results depend on your English level, preparation and performance on test day.
We provide expert, focused preparation for your Home Office-approved SELT exam, so you walk in fully ready and confident.
CELTA-qualified teachers with 30+ years of experience and experience preparing learners for SELT communication tasks and published assessment criteria.
All preparation available in person or via live video call — wherever you are in the world.
Contact us and we will advise you on exactly which SELT level your visa application requires.
Train the underlying English skills — not a memorised script. At A2, aim for connected answers about everyday experiences, past events and plans.
Answer these questions first. They test language that supports stronger spoken responses.
Do each task aloud. Give yourself 60 seconds. The goal is spontaneous communication, not perfect memorisation.
Tell me what you did last weekend. Where did you go and who were you with?
Describe the place where you live. What can visitors do there?
What are you going to do next weekend? Why?
Which is better for you: living in a city or a small town?
Do it twice: record attempt one, identify one weakness, then repeat the same mission more naturally. That second attempt is where improvement happens.
Use the free SELT assessment to identify your current level, weak points and the preparation you actually need.