English Readiness

Ready to study in English?

Check your current skills, understand UK study requirements and practise the areas that matter most.

Start the free readiness check Understand UK requirements

Around 10–15 minutes
No account required
Practice only — not an official SELT

Check your readiness

A short practice assessment covering reading, language, listening, writing and speaking.

Start practice check

Understand the requirements

See what UK Student visa English rules currently say, and how universities may differ.

View UK requirements

Improve your English

Practise the same skills, then use your results to focus on weaker areas.

Start practising

This Start2Study English Readiness Check is a practice and guidance tool. It is not a Secure English Language Test (SELT), does not provide an official CEFR qualification and cannot be used as evidence for a UK visa or university admission.

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