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Hello everyone,

I'm a newbie so i'd like to apologise in advance if this question has been asked before and I'm asking again... though I did try to search for the aforementioned topic I couldn't find an answer to my question.

I'm married to a BC, I arrived in the UK in 2007 - spouse visa, then applied for an ILR (at that time I took the Life in the UK Test and passed it). I've had the ILR for over 4yrs now and I would like to apply for british citizenship. I understand there is a new requirement for KOLL. Is this a test every applicant should take if they cannot produce a diploma/certificate or they did not come from english speaking countries? Let's just say my uni can no longer reissue my certificate (i graduated in 1990) and even a letter of confirmation will take at least 6mos for them to send. What other options do i have to prove i have knowledge of the english language without taking the KOLL test (this i believe costs £150).

Many thanks in advance.

UKYankee wrote:Is this a test every applicant should take if they cannot produce a diploma/certificate or they did not come from english speaking countries?

Yes.

sushdmehta wrote:

UKYankee wrote:Is this a test every applicant should take if they cannot produce a diploma/certificate or they did not come from english speaking countries?

Yes.

The only other exceptions include those due to age &/or mental impairment.

You don't say what your current nationality?

UKYankee wrote:Is this a test every applicant should take if they cannot produce a diploma/certificate or they did not come from english speaking countries? Let's just say my uni can no longer reissue my certificate (i graduated in 1990) and even a letter of confirmation will take at least 6mos for them to send.

I believe the OP is aware of exemption on those baseis.

CR001 wrote:You don't say what your current nationality?

I'm originally from the Philippines and moved to the US in the early 90s. Have been a permanent resident/greencard holder since then until I moved here in 2007. Having said that, can my residency in the US exempt me from taking the KOLL?

Click on the link given in my first response in the topic, and read under "Who doesn't need to prove their knowledge of English".