Applicants who wish to live in the UK need to be able to prove that they can speak English. Once you have passed the English Language Test, it will be valid for 2 years.
You must sit an English Test in speaking and listening. Your qualification will only be valid if you take the assessment through an approved Secure English Testing (SELT) provider.
Currently, SELT tests for immigration purposes are available through Trinity College London or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Consortium.
However, you do not need an English test if you:
Are a national of a majority English speaking country
Are aged under 18 or over 65
Have a long-term physical or mental condition
Hold a UK Bachelors degree or higher
Hold a foreign degree or any educational establishment that was taught or researched in English. Your qualification will only be valid if confirmed by UK NARIC.