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PTE Score for the UK PR — Requirements & Points
PTE offers UKVI-approved tests (PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Home) accepted as Secure English Language Tests for UK visa and settlement routes.
The minimum you need
PTE Home A1/A2/B1 covers family and some settlement routes; the Skilled Worker visa needs CEFR B1, met by the relevant PTE level.
The competitive (high-points) target
PTE Academic UKVI at CEFR B2 covers study and higher visa requirements; check the exact level your route needs.
Why your score matters
Choosing the right PTE UKVI/Home version for your specific route prevents a refusal and the cost of re-testing.
Key tips
Book PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Home (as required) at an approved centre. Confirm the CEFR level for your route on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the UK accept PTE for visas?
- Yes — PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Home are approved Secure English Language Tests for UK visa routes. Book the version your route requires.
- PTE Home or PTE Academic UKVI?
- PTE Home is for family/settlement routes (A1–B1); PTE Academic UKVI is for study and higher-level requirements. Check GOV.UK for your route.