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B1 vs B2 English Test

B1 vs B2 English Test for UK visa applicants — what the level means and which routes use it.

Who this page is for

Applicants confused by A1/A2/B1/B2 on a UK visa checklist.

Overview

B1 vs B2 is a CEFR jump, not a brand jump. The visa route picks the level; you pick an approved test at that level. Sitting B2 'just in case' can be wasted money on a spouse visa. Sitting only B1 when the Student visa needs B2 is a refusal risk.

What actually matters

  • Route → CEFR → approved test.
  • Admissions IELTS bands are a parallel conversation.

Official

Prove your English language abilities with a SELT — GOV.UK.

Verify on the official source

Fees, dates, accepted scores and visa rules change. Confirm the current figure on the official test, university, regulator or government page before you book or pay. StudyWhere is an advisor, not the test owner.

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