No — it is reported as pass or fail only, unlike Academic and General Training IELTS.
IELTS Life Skills
IELTS Life Skills tests only Speaking and Listening and is used for certain UK visa routes, such as family, spouse and settlement (indefinite leave to remain) applications.
- IELTS Life Skills A1 — for family/spouse visas.
- IELTS Life Skills B1 — for settlement and citizenship.
- You receive a simple pass or fail — not a band score.
It is taken with another candidate and an examiner, and lasts about 16–22 minutes depending on the level.
A1 for most family/spouse visas and B1 for settlement or citizenship. Always confirm the level your visa route requires.
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