You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re 18 or over and applying for citizenship or to settle in the UK (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’). You can prove it by having either: an English qualification at B1, B2, C1 or C2 level. a degree taught or researched in English.
Which English test is required for UK?
If you are looking to work or study in UK, you may need to apply for a UK Visa and demonstrate that you have met the required level of English by taking a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), such as IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) or IELTS Life Skills.
Do you need to speak English to become a UK citizen?
Passing your Life in the UK test is just one part of proving that you are ready to become a permanent resident or naturalised citizen of the UK. have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or its equivalent.
How long is B1 English test valid for?
If your qualification has run out
Some recognised test qualifications only last for 2 years. You can still use a B1 level qualification that you took more than 2 years ago in 2 situations.
Is normal IELTS accepted in UK?
IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training and IELTS Life Skills are accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as proof of English proficiency for those wishing to live, work and study in the UK.
What is the minimum IELTS score for UK?
Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2019
| World rank | Name of institution | IELTS minimum requirement (undergraduate programmes) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | University of Cambridge | 7.0 |
| 9 | Imperial College London | 7.0 |
| 14 | University College London | 6.5 |
| 26 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 7.0 |
What if I made a mistake on my citizenship application UK?
If you make a mistake and fail to submit a relevant document, your application will be automatically refused and you will lose the fee (currently £1,330 per application). To be able to apply to naturalise as a British citizen, you will need to satisfy the Home Office requirements: 1.
What is my nationality if I was born in England?
Overview. If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen. Check if you’re a British citizen based on whether you were: born in the UK or a British colony before 1 January 1983.
How hard is it to get British citizenship?
Becoming British is one of the most arduous and expensive citizenship processes in the world. Many of the tens of thousands of people who are accepted as UK citizens each year will have faced years of preparation and bills of between £5,000 and £10,000.
What is B1 level English?
Level B1 corresponds to independent users of the language, i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with native speakers.
Who is exempt from B1 English test?
Exemption due to age
If you are aged 60-64, you will normally be exempt if the time needed to meet the B1 standard will mean that you will then be aged 65 or over. In order to evidence your age, you must provide evidence that shows this.
Do I have to do English test for ILR?
If you are aged 18 to 65 years old and want to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain or British citizenship, you must prove that you meet the English language and life in the UK test requirements. To do this you must attend an approved language test centre. A list of approved centres is available on Gov.uk.
Is UK embassy accept duolingo test?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the world’s most popular English language proficiency tests accepted for education and migration purposes in the UK. Universities in the UK also accept other popular English Tests which include PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo.
What English test is needed for further leave?
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires non-EEA nationals to pass a Secure English Language Test (SELT) in speaking and listening at level A2 after two and a half years in the UK, in order to qualify for further leave to remain on the five-year partner or parent route to settlement.