UK updates English test requirements for visa applicants

The United Kingdom’s Home Office has announced changes to the English language test requirements for visa applicants, effective from January 1, 2025. In a statement released on Monday, the UK government revealed that the LanguageCert ESOL SELT 4-skills test has been phased out and replaced by two new tests: LanguageCert Academic SELT and LanguageCert General SELT. The move is aimed at better aligning English testing with the specific visa categories and purposes of applicants. The previous