Life skills

B1 ENGLISH COURSE DETAILS:

Prepare for your B1 English test (Exam System)

  • Topic:
    • You choose a topic to prepare in advance of the test, for discussion with the examiner. You must complete a Topic Form in advance and bring it with you to the exam.
  • Conversation:
    • You have a short conversation with the examiner about two subject areas chosen by the examiner.
How long is exam for?

Exam time in total 10/15 minutes

B1 Equivalent ?

B1 is equivalent to ESOL Entry level- 3 and B2 is equivalent to Level 1.

Best topic for B1 test?

When choosing your topic, you should choose a subject that you know a lot about and can talk about with the examiner for up to 5 minutes such as: a hobby, holiday, your family, your job, your home country, etc.

Subject areas :-
  • Festivals.
  • Means of transport.
  • Special occasions.
  • Entertainment.
  • Music.
  • Recent personal experiences.
  • Holiday
Passing marks for B1 test?

B1 Preliminary – Level B1

If you achieve a scale score of 140–159 ( Pass with Merit) in your exam, you will receive the Preliminary English Test certificate at Level B1.

B1 Exam cost?

B1 test booking fee costs BDT-13100.00 and GBP-£150.00 per attempt.

How long is B1 English test valid for?

B1 English test is valid for two years.

A1 English Course Details:

Any applicant who wants to apply for a spouse visa It is a requirement for the Home Office to demonstrate that you have at least an A1 level of English for those applying for a ‘family of a settled person’ visa. This was previously known as ‘spouse or partner’ visa.

It is required to show knowledge of English at ESOL entry level 1 / A1 CEFR level.

In order to fulfil the requirement of Knowledge of Language, applicants need to obtain an (ESOL) at or above Entry Level 1 / A1 CEFR, which is consists of “Speaking and Listening” modules only and is passed through an approved English Language Test. 

A1 Exam fees:

BDT-13100.00 and Certificates are valid for two years.

What do you require to fill English Test A1?

You need one of the following documents:

  • Passport (must be in date)
  • Travel Document

A2 English Course Details:

What is A2 English course and what students achieved from this course?

At A2 level, students can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. They can handle very short social exchanges, even though they cannot usually keep the conversation going of their own accord.

A2 English test is needed for further leave to remain or visa extension .

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires non-EEA nationals to pass a Secure English Language for speaking and listening Test (SELT)  at level A2 after two and a half years in the UK, in order to qualify for further leave to remain on the five-year partner or parent route to settlement.

How long is A2 English test valid for and how much Exam Cost?

2.5 years

Level A2 Spouse/Partner English Test

A2 speaking and listening tests cost  per applicant £150.00 (per attempt.)

What do you require to fill English Test A2?

You need one of the following documents:

  • Passport (must  be valid )
  • BRP Card
  • EU Passport of  ID Card
  • Travel Document

( It is for IELTS sector)

Is IELTS required for UK work permit or Canada PR visa?

IELTS is mandatory for anyone if they are applying for UK Work permit Or Canada PR Visa. Your IELTS score will have a good influence on your CRS score in Express Entry. Thus, it is not possible to get the UK / Canada Work Visa without passing in the IELTS test with the required bands.

In the UK work permit you need IELTS General Band score minimum 4.00 or you can get B1 level of English by taking a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as British council or Trinity College.