A Registered Exam Centre for Trinity London College
UK Visa Preparation
SELT Test A1/A2/B1 for Indefinite Leave to Remain/British Citizenship. Intensive one-to-one training that teaches you all the exam tactics for UK Visas and immigration.
Why Choose Think English for your UK Visa Preparation Course?
Think English is an official preparation center for Trinity College London. As a result, we can prepare you for any Trinity Secure English Language Test (SELT) including Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. Our private one-to-one classes make sure you get the right tuition for you.
Practicing all exam tactics and strategies has helped us maintain a 98% passing rate; more than 90% of our students have obtained either a “Pass with Merit” or “Distinction”
Are you unsure which one is right for you? Take a look at the various options below, or contact us directly for free advice and guidance.
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Why prepare for your Trinity exam with Think English?
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Trinity College SELT Official Course Provider: Think English offers an official course for the Trinity College SELT, with a remarkable 98% pass rate.
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Booking Assistance: We guide you through the exam booking process.
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One-to-One Lessons: Receive personalised tuition from expert tutors.
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Study Options: Study online or attend our campus in Manchester.
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Topic Sheet Preparation: Get help preparing your Topic Sheet for the exam.
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Assessment of Your Level: We evaluate your current level to tailor your preparation.
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Comprehensive Test Preparation: Learn and practice all parts of the exam.
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Exam Tips and Tactics: Learn key strategies to maximise your performance.
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Mock Tests: Take mock tests with a senior tutor for realistic practice.
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Home Practice Sheets: If needed, we provide practice sheets for home study in our UK Visa Preparation.
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Grammar Minimisation: We focus on many aspects like practical English, rather than having grammar-heavy lessons.
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Convenient Location: We are near Manchester's test centre for easy access.
The specific exams we prepare students for include:
Further Leave to Remain
CEFR Level Required: A1 selt exam
Exam: 6 minutes speaking and listening
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Family life as a partner of a settled person (Spouse/Partner)
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Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependent)
You need to take: GESE Grade 2
British Citizenship
CEFR Level Required: B1 selt exam
Exam: 10 minutes speaking and listening
To become a new British citizen through Naturalisation
You need to take: GESE Grade 5
Further Leave to Remain Visa Extension
CEFR Level Required: A2 selt exam
Exam: 7 minutes speaking and listening
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Family life as a partner of a settled person (Spouse/Partner)
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Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependent)
An A2 English language SELT is required for family route Leave to Remain applications after 2.5 years in the UK.
You need to take: GESE Grade 3
Other Visas
CEFR Level Required: Varies
Skills required: Varies
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Representative of an Overseas Business visa
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Tier 2 (General) visa
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Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa
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Innovator visa
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Start-up visa
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Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa
If you need to prepare for a test in order to apply for any other UK visa, please contact us directly for a bespoke study plan.
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Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR
CEFR Level Required: B1 selt exam
Exam: 10 minutes speaking and listening
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Settlement
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Permanent Residency
You need to take: GESE Grade 5
Example GESE Exam Grade 3 (A2 )
Example GESE Exam Grade 5 (B1)
About the Exam
GESE Grades 2 and 3 require you to have a conversation with the examiner of up to 6 or 7 minutes. You will be expected to use specific communication skills and meet specific language requirements.
For GESE Grade 5 you will: You will choose a topic in advance and you will talk about this during the test. You will need to prepare a Topic Sheet in advance and take it with you to the test. You should also choose 5 mini topics around your main topic.
Conversation: You'll have a short conversation with the examiner about two things. The examiner chooses the 2 topics from a list of 6 subjects, such as:
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Festivals
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Means of transport
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Special occasions, e.g. birthdays
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Entertainment, e.g. cinema, television, clubs
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Music
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Recent personal experiences
Our classes are available to study both in Manchester and online.