Skills for Life are part of the UK government's plans to improve levels of English and test the English of adults who live, work or study in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
People taking these exams come from all sorts of educational and employment backgrounds. They also have different aspirations, literacy levels and language learning skills. This diversity is reflected in the range of material selected for use in these tests and in the types of task you will need to complete.
Cambridge ESOL Skills for Life reflects the use of English in everyday life and is fully based on the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum. You will meet topics in the tests which are both familiar and relevant to you as a learner of English.
Backed by the largest research programme of its kind, Cambridge English exams provide the most reliable reflection of your language skills. Cambridge English exams cover all major varieties of English and are designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds.
Cambridge ESOL has the world's leading range of qualifications for learners of English. Every year over 3.25 million people in the world take Cambridge English exams. Cambridge ESOL is part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has approved Cambridge ESOL's Skills for Life certificates as evidence of English language proficiency for Tier 4 Visa applicants.