IELTS for UK Visas
Minimum scores and approved English tests for common UK visa routes.
Read the guideIELTS courses
- IELTS Online CoursePopularLive Academic and General Training prep
- Pricing & PlansCrash, full course, and 1-to-1 from £79
- IELTS AcademicUniversity and professional registration
- IELTS General TrainingWork visas and immigration
- One-to-One CoachingPrivate sessions with Sahil
- Crash CourseIntensive prep for an urgent test date
Practice tests
- Full IELTS Mock TestFreeListening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
- Reading Practice TestFreePassage, questions, and answer key
- Listening Practice TestFreeAll four sections with transcripts
- Speaking Cue CardsPart 2 topics with model answers
- Writing Task 2Essay types, planning, and structure
- Writing Task 1Academic charts and GT letters
Skill hubs
Calculators
Study tools
- Practice StudioCourseQuestion-type practice included with the live course
- Writing CheckerBand-level feedback on your essay
- Speaking SimulatorFull 3-part mock speaking test
- Study Plan GeneratorFreeWeek-by-week plan from your exam date
- Exam Date FinderFreeTest centres and booking links
- Cue Card RandomiserRandom Part 2 cards with a timer
Start here
- IELTS Test InformationFormats, modules, scores, and where to start
- Exam Fee in IndiaCurrent IDP fees for every IELTS test
- How to Book IELTS in IndiaIDs, dates, centres, and payment
- 4-Week Study PlanA day-by-day Band 6.5 to 7.5 schedule
- How Many Times Can I Take IELTS?Retakes, wait times, and One Skill Retake
- Compare English TestsIELTS, PTE, OET, and Duolingo side by side
Visa scores
- IELTS for UK Visa from IndiaRoute, test type, and score planning
- IELTS for Canada PR from IndiaExpress Entry and CLB thresholds
- IELTS for Australia PR from India189/190 scores and test choice
- IELTS for NursesNMC, AHPRA, and healthcare scores
- B1 vs B2 for UK VisaWhich test your visa route needs
- Life Skills B1ILR, spouse settlement, and citizenship
Writing samples
- Opinion Essay Band 9Agree/disagree with examiner notes
- Discussion Essay Band 9Both views plus a clear position
- Task 2 Band 9 TipsStructure, vocabulary, and strategy
- Types of IELTS EssaysOpinion, discussion, cause-solution
- Speaking Part 2 ModelsCue-card answers with commentary
- BlogLonger articles and exam updates
Visa English
UK visas
UK visa English requirements
Use this hub to find the IELTS, UKVI, or Life Skills test that matches your visa, study, family, or citizenship route, then open the guide for scores and booking steps.
UK Student Visa
UKVI IELTS requirements for study in the UK.
Read the guideUK Family Visa
English evidence for spouse and dependent applications.
Read the guideIELTS Life Skills B1
Speaking and Listening only, used for ILR, settlement, and citizenship.
Read the guideUK Visa from India
Match your visa route to the right test and score from India.
Read the guideBritish Citizenship Process
Naturalisation steps, Life in the UK test, and ceremony.
Read the guide