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English Language requirement

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:21 pm
by dcsean2001
Dear member,

I will be applying my wife's naturalisation (AN FORM) in August, for ILR she gave English language test "EDEXCEL ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE (SPEAKING AND LISTNING)(ENTRY3)(QCF)" in March 2015 and successfully got ILR in APRIL 2015, now I can see this qualification is not in the list of qualification which is acceptable by UKBA, however in the AN form there is an option on page 7 "I met the knowledge of language and life requirement to qualify for settlement on or after 28th October 2013;"

Can someone please confirm if she will need to give a new test of Language or she can submit the same qualification and tick the box that she already met the requirement.

Many thanks for your help.

Regards,
Faisal

Re: English Language requirement

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:08 am
by dcsean2001
Dear All, can someone please help me out with my question. I just dont want to spend £150 on another test unnecessarily.

Many thanks
Faisal

Re: English Language requirement

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:13 am
by ohara

Re: English Language requirement

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:57 am
by noajthan
And see Q9

Re: English Language requirement

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:06 am
by balletjie
Hello everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has used or tried using a CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) as a means to prove their level of English?
I know it's not included in the list of required qualifications but it seems silly that I am qualified to teach (and have been teaching English up to C2 level) but it does not suffice as proof of my level of English.
I'm trying to see whether I am able to avoid paying the £150 to take the exam...
Your replies are appreciated

Re: English Language requirement

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:48 pm
by Casa
Only the tests/test centres on the UKVI approved list will be accepted.

Re: English Language requirement

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:12 pm
by ohara
balletjie wrote:Hello everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has used or tried using a CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) as a means to prove their level of English?
I know it's not included in the list of required qualifications but it seems silly that I am qualified to teach (and have been teaching English up to C2 level) but it does not suffice as proof of my level of English.
I'm trying to see whether I am able to avoid paying the £150 to take the exam...
Your replies are appreciated
Do you have a UK degree?