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Degrees taught in English
Those who have obtained a degree taught in English will not be required to show a formal speaking and listening qualification.
Those with an academic qualification (not a professional or vocational qualification) who provide appropriate evidence that the qualification was taught or researched in English 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. The qualification must be deemed by UK NARIC to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK. However, they will still be required to pass the Life in the UK test to demonstrate their knowledge of life in the UK.

Acceptable qualifications from 28 October 2013

We will accept a range of English language qualifications as evidence that an applicant has met the requirement to hold a B1 level speaking and listening qualification. This will help ensure that all those needing to take a test will be able to find one suitable for their needs and, so far as possible, that no one who already has an English language qualification at B1 level or above will be required to take another one.

The following qualifications will be accepted for settlement and naturalisation purposes:

• Qualifications covering speaking and listening at B1 or above from the Secure English Language Test (SELT) list in the Immigration Rules, Appendix O. The SELT list is available at: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... d-english- tests.pdf

• Qualifications in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at Entry level 3, Level 1 or Level 2, that include speaking and listening and that have been regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The qualification must be listed as an ESOL qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications and have been taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. The Ofqual register is available at: http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/

• A National Qualification in ESOL at Scottish Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels 4, 5 or 6 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

Accredited colleges
Migrants will not be required to study for their qualification at any particular institution or follow any particular curriculum. The method of study that applicants undertake in order to reach the minimum B1 English level is up to them.

Transitional arrangements for settlement applications

We recognise that the new KOLL requirement may be challenging for some. We will therefore allow the following categories of applicant to apply for further periods of limited leave (subject to continuing to meet the other relevant Immigration Rules in their category) to enable them to meet the requirement if they have not yet done so:

 partners, children or parents applying under Appendix FM or subject to transitional arrangements under Part 8;
 those here on the basis of long residence under paragraph 276A
 those here on the basis of private life under paragraph 276ADE;
 those here as dependants of HM forces personnel; and
 dependants of those who originally entered the UK as PBS migrants or work permit holders.

Additionally, we will introduce provisions to enable individuals who have been in the UK for 15 years with limited leave as a partner, child or parent (under Appendix FM or the transitional arrangements under Part 8 ), or as a dependant of HM Forces personnel, or as a dependant of a PBS migrant or work permit holder, to apply for settlement on the basis of an English language speaking and listening qualification at A2 CEFR and without passing the Life in the UK test. They will, however, need to produce evidence from a suitably qualified person, for example a teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, that it is not reasonable to expect them to reach B1 English.

We will consider whether a similar provision should be introduced for those here on the basis of long residence or private life.

The Life in the UK test

There will be no changes made to the Life in the UK test. The Life in the UK test is a computer- based, multiple choice test. It will continue to be available through the network of test centres operated by learndirect on behalf of the Home Office. There will be no change to the existing booking mechanisms and tests will continue to be booked online through the website: http://lifeintheuktest.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/.

Since 25 March 2013, the test has been based on the official handbook “Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents”. It will continue to be possible to take the test in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic at centres in Wales and Scotland respectively.

D4109125 wrote:

The Life in the UK test

There will be no changes made to the Life in the UK test. The Life in the UK test is a computer- based, multiple choice test. It will continue to be available through the network of test centres operated by learndirect on behalf of the Home Office. There will be no change to the existing booking mechanisms and tests will continue to be booked online through the website: http://lifeintheuktest.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/.

Since 25 March 2013, the test has been based on the official handbook “Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents”. It will continue to be possible to take the test in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic at centres in Wales and Scotland respectively.

D4109125 wrote:Yes your MBA will satisfy the new B1 requirement. Just the degree certificate will be required.

innocentdevil wrote:this isn't complicated.

I rang HO about it.

If you have a degree taught in the UK and you have the Certificate, that will be sufficient.

and the other piece of document you require if LIUK test certificate.

Accredited colleges
Migrants will not be required to study for their qualification at any particular institution or follow any particular curriculum. The method of study that applicants undertake in order to reach the minimum B1 English level is up to them.

If you already have a qualification at B1 level
Applicants who already have an English language qualification at B1 level or above will not be required to take another one. For example, someone who demonstrated a knowledge of English equivalent to B1 level when applying for entry clearance will not be required to take a further test in order to qualify settlement.