PTE Home B1

The faster, fairer and simpler English language test for your UK settlement or citizenship application

UK Home Office approved SELT

22-minute test with results typically in 2 days

Meets the B1 English requirement for settlement (ILR) and citizenship

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What is PTE Home B1?

PTE Home B1 is a computer-based English speaking and listening SELT (Secure English Language Test) that assesses your language ability at CEFR level B1 level. It is approved by the UK government for settlement, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and British citizenship applications.

A single computer-based test

Test your language skills in just 22 minutes at a test center

Fast and convenient

Book easily with frequent test dates and get results in typically 2 days

Fair and accurate scoring

Get unbiased results with scoring powered by AI

What can you use PTE Home B1 for?

Settlement (ILR)

Ready to settle in the UK permanently?

Prove your English skills meet the CEFR B1 level requirement for permanent settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK.

British citizenship

To apply for British citizenship, you must prove your English speaking and listening skills at CEFR B1 level.

PTE Home B1 is the PTE UK Home Office-approved SELT that meets this requirement.

Your UK SELT test journey in 4 simple steps

Book your test

Choose from over 500+ test centers worldwide. With regular test dates and last-minute availability.

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Prepare

Choose from a range of free preparation materials to create your personalised preparation plan – and access everything you need in Smart Prep.

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Complete the test in 30 minutes

Take a short, single, computer-based test in a small test center with no more than 15 seats per room.

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Get results fast and share

Receive your results usually in just 2 days and get your Unique Reference Number (URN) for your visa application.

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Video course: PTE Home B1

With 7 videos and 3 practice tasks, this course will help you understand and practice for PTE Home B1.

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PTE Home Test Taker Handbook

Download our Test Taker Handbook for a step-by-step guide through the entire test experience. One handbook covers A1, A2 and B1.

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Prepare for free

Free preparation materials for PTE Home B1 are available to help you understand the test and practice before test day.

Learn the test format

Use the menu to learn about the question types and how to answer each one.

How the test is scored

Like all PTE Home tests, PTE Home B1 gives you a simple pass or fail result that you can share easily with the UK home office to prove your english proficiency for settlement and citizenship.

Simple pass/fail scoring

With PTE Home tests, you receive a pass or fail result

Fast and certified results for your UK visa

Receive your Score report, usually within 48 hours, including a SELT URN for your visa application

AI scoring

Your test is rapidly scored by AI – ensuring your results are fast and fair

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