English Language Requirements After 2013

kamshah · Post by **kamshah** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:41 am

Hi

I intend to apply for naturalization in February 2014. In regard to English language requirements, I have done my IELTS in 2006 and have shown evidence of the same as a Tier 1 General migrant and ILR, I have a Masters degree from Scotland, plus can also provide evidence that my first degree from Pakistan was taught in English.

Which of the above may be the best to provide evidence for English language requirements or can I send all three of them.

Many thanx

Amber · Post by **Amber** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:07 am

The LIUK test (or equivalent) and your UK degree should suffice.

kamshah · Post by **kamshah** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:35 am

Many thanx Amber

sharjeelpk · Post by **sharjeelpk** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:01 am

D4109125 wrote:The LIUK test (or equivalent) and your UK degree should suffice.

I did my masters of computer sciences from Pakistan and same as my wife. do we need to do that English test even if we provide the evidence that my medium of degree was English , we will apply in December for naturalization.

Amber · Post by **Amber** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:07 am

If your degrees are comparable to UK degree (i.e. are awarded 10 points on the PBS calculator) and were taught in English that should satisfy the new requirement in addition to the LIUK or equivalent.

sharjeelpk · Post by **sharjeelpk** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:58 am

D4109125 wrote:If your degrees are comparable to UK degree (i.e. are awarded 10 points on the PBS calculator) and were taught in English that should satisfy the new requirement in addition to the LIUK or equivalent.

I got 35 points for my master degree in my HSMP application and same 35 point for Tier 1 General application as my degree and institute was in list of home office qualification calculator , My wife got the same degree from same Institute. I cant find anything like you said anywhere in UKBA website, Is this what you think or are you quoting it from some reliable source published by UKBA/Home office ?

geriatrix · Post by **geriatrix** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:10 pm

If you want "reliable source from UKBA website", please wait patiently until closer to 28-Oct-13.

In the meantime, read the only reliable source available on date - Statement of Intent

sharjeelpk · Post by **sharjeelpk** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:10 am

sushdmehta wrote:If you want "reliable source from UKBA website", please wait patiently until closer to 28-Oct-13.

In the meantime, read the only reliable source available on date - Statement of Intent

Thanks for your reply, This statement of Intent does not say anything like people who have master degree (or any degree of any level ) where medium of study was English are exempted

chongkie · Post by **chongkie** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:24 am

hi there....2014 naturalization applicants via NCS...do you still need to take ESOL or does this applies to ILR applicants only?? Any responce is highly appreciated..cheers...

Amber · Post by **Amber** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:44 am

sharjeelpk wrote:
sushdmehta wrote:If you want "reliable source from UKBA website", please wait patiently until closer to 28-Oct-13.

In the meantime, read the only reliable source available on date - Statement of Intent

Thanks for your reply, This statement of Intent does not say anything like people who have master degree (or any degree of any level ) where medium of study was English are exempted

SOI Page 6 wrote:The following groups are considered automatically to meet the English language component of the
KoLL requirement and will not be required to show a formal speaking and listening qualification:
• Nationals of majority English speaking countries (Annex A).
• Those who have obtained a degree taught in English.
Both of these groups will, however, be required to pass the Life in the UK test to demonstrate
their knowledge of life in the UK.

chongkie · Post by **chongkie** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:40 pm

no response needed..i got my answer..cheers....

chongkie · Post by **chongkie** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:56 am

hi guys...help on ESOL. do you need to attend a classroom course to get an ESOL certificate? or is this similar to Life in the UK, just go an book an exam? can anyone shed some light on this matter. since i am here..do you know where to take an exam or course? any site that give you a list of school or test centres? many thanks...

Amber · Post by **Amber** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:21 am

See here

Somudro · Post by **Somudro** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:55 am

D4109125 wrote:If your degrees are comparable to UK degree (i.e. are awarded 10 points on the PBS calculator) and were taught in English that should satisfy the new requirement in addition to the LIUK or equivalent.

Does this mean minimun 10 points?

If University name and degree are in the list and 0 point on the PBS calculator is awarded then what would be the case?

Amber · Post by **Amber** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:57 am

Somudro wrote:
D4109125 wrote:If your degrees are comparable to UK degree (i.e. are awarded 10 points on the PBS calculator) and were taught in English that should satisfy the new requirement in addition to the LIUK or equivalent.
Does this mean minimun 10 points?

If University name and degree are in the list and 0 point on the PBS calculator is awarded then what would be the case?

Then you need to ask NARIC for a statement of comparability to see if your degree is equal to that of a UK degree.

chongkie · Post by **chongkie** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 7:43 am

thanks amber......

anjumashfaq · Post by **anjumashfaq** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:59 pm

Hi, Please can anyone confirm whethe or not an expired IELTS(previously used for HSMP application) can be used for the BC application? Thanks

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