Is IELTS academic accepted for Tier 2 visa?

Work in the UK If applying under Tier 1 or 2, migrants are required to provide proof of their English language ability. IELTS is an approved English language test which can provide this proof.

Should I take IELTS or OET?

The IELTS test will test your English within the context of a wide variety of topics. The OET will test your ability within the context of your medical profession. Therefore, if you are a nurse or a doctor, you will be tested on things related to your job. Many see this as the main reason to take OET instead of IELTS.

Is normal academic IELTS accepted in UK?

IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training and IELTS Life Skills are accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as proof of English proficiency for those wishing to live, work and study in the UK.

Is OET accepted for Tier 2 visa?

TIER 2 Visa– Academic IELTS, OET, or UKNARIC is accepted.

Can I use IELTS academic for UK spouse visa?

Re: Is IELTS Academic test result adequate for Spouse visa? Yes, provided the test given is IELTS for UKVI. IELTS for UKVI approved centres also conduct normal IELTS tests, so need to make the correct booking when paying the fees and the test result will have a UKVI number.

Which is easier IELTS academic or OET?

Is OET easier than IELTS? Although there are a few rumours that OET is easier to pass than IELTS Academic. This is not true. OET assesses the skills you already use in the healthcare profession and assesses how well you can communicate these skills in English.

Which IELTS should I give for UK universities?

Minimum IELTS Score Requirements For UK Universities

Level (Courses)	English Requirement
University Foundation	IELTS 4.5 (4.0+ in all skills)
Bachelor’s Degree	IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ in all skills)
Pre-Master’s	IELTS 5.0 (5.0+ in all skills)
Master’s Degree	IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ in all skills)

Is IELTS easier than OET?

Which test is easier? As expected, the two tests vary in difficulty. The OET is easier in some ways because it is more specific to healthcare, so you can make use of your healthcare knowledge, vocabulary and experiences. IELTS is different to the OET – it is not specific to the healthcare profession.