Expert, no-rumour guides on the new Home Office English Language Test and what it means for your UK visa.
The Home Office is replacing the SELT system with one standardised test, the HOELT, launching December 2026. What it means if you planned to take IELTS.
Read articleSince 8 January 2026, new Skilled Worker applicants must prove B2 English, up from B1. What changed, who it affects, and how to prepare.
Read articleThe HOELT will replace the SELT system for UK visas, expected December 2026. Whether your SELT result still counts, and how to time your application.
Read articleThe Home Office has confirmed HOELT launches in December 2026, but full specification details are still under wraps. Drawing on the patterns of every recent UK SELT and the Home Office's published design principles, here is an expert prediction of what the exam will actually look like.
Read articleEverything actually confirmed about the Home Office English Language Test: launch timing, what it replaces, and what is still unknown. Rumour-free and updated as announcements land.
Read articleIELTS, LanguageCert, Skills for English, or wait for the HOELT? A plain decision guide based on when you plan to apply.
Read articleFrom March 2027, ILR applicants will need to pass the HOELT instead of existing SELT tests. If you're planning to settle in the UK, here's your complete guide to the new requirements.
Read articleTrinity ISE II has been the go-to B2 English test for UK visa holders for years. But from December 2026, it will be replaced by the new HOELT. Here's what changes and what stays the same.
Read articleThe Home Office English Language Test is the UK government's new single standardised English test replacing all current SELTs from December 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
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