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IELTS English Test

Post by JawaGP » Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:49 pm

Hi, I'm due to do my ILR in June, i did the IELTS English test in South Africa 5 years ago which was needed for my application, now I'm nearing ILR i have heard that my IELTS may not be accepted or valid, id like to try get clarification incase i need to redo my English test. I have the IELTS B1 that i did in 2014, any help would be appreciated, thanks.

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Re: IELTS English Test

Post by CULLINAN » Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:55 pm

JawaGP wrote:
Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:49 pm
Hi, I'm due to do my ILR in June, i did the IELTS English test in South Africa 5 years ago which was needed for my application, now I'm nearing ILR i have heard that my IELTS may not be accepted or valid, id like to try get clarification incase i need to redo my English test. I have the IELTS B1 that i did in 2014, any help would be appreciated, thanks.
You will have to take it again as:

“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”


“You can use a B1 level qualification that’s run out if both of the following are true:

it’s on the current list of recognised tests
it was accepted for another UK immigration application, for example when you got permission to enter”

https://www.gov.uk/english-language/app ... ifications

you need this:

https://www.trinitycollege.com/site/?id=3220
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Re: IELTS English Test

Post by JawaGP » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:00 pm

Thanks for clearing that up, i will look into re taking the test.

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Re: IELTS English Test

Post by JawaGP » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:05 pm

Ive just had a look online and IELTS B1 is still recognised in the UK and I took the test and it was used for my initial Entry Clearance application, would that not make it recognised? Or would it be safer to not take a chance and just redo it.

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Re: IELTS English Test

Post by CR001 » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:09 pm

If the test you have is on the CURRENT list of HO approved test providers AND it is at the ILR B1 level AND it was used for a previous application, then yes you can use it.

Note however that HO can and often do ask for an 'updated' English test AFTER you have applied.

You don't state what you route to ILR is, presumably a spouse visa or Tier 2 visa??
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Re: IELTS English Test

Post by JawaGP » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:12 pm

My route is Tier 2, i really don't want to take any chances, for the £150 ill probably just re do the test. Thanks for the advice.

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Re: IELTS English Test

Post by CULLINAN » Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:37 pm

JawaGP wrote:
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:12 pm
My route is Tier 2, i really don't want to take any chances, for the £150 ill probably just re do the test. Thanks for the advice.
Better to spend £150 to be sure rather waste £3k+ and additional stress.
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