English Qualification

[Connie86]

Hi All,

I have recieved my PR card so now I start my road to citizenship. My date of acquired residence is 2015.

In 2010 I did a First Cambridge Exam C1.

I saw that it is not on the list of the approved tests but on the website I saw this:

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.

Applying for citizenship

You can use a B1 level qualification that’s run out if you’re applying for citizenship and it was accepted when you settled in the UK.

It doesn’t matter if the B1 level test you took isn’t on the current list of recognised tests. You don’t need to take another test.

May I use my certificate or not? I know that this test was on the list before.

Thanks,

Connie

[alterhase58]

As you are on the EEA route, I believe for PR alone you don't have to provide proof of English language. The note from the HO guidance is more related to ILR applications under UK Immigration rules.

Therefore, unless you have a degree which was taught in the UK / in English, you will have to provide the B1 pass certificate, under SELT, from the list of official test centres / providers.

[Connie86]

I am sorry but why would that refer to ILR applications?

It is not written there.

[noajthan]

I am sorry but why would that refer to ILR applications?

It is not written there.

Because only those on the UK domestic visa route have leave to remain and become settled in UK - and have to demonstrate proof of English at each of those steps.

Those fortunate enough to be on the EU migration trajectory do not have 'leave' and do not have to prove English capability either; not until they apply for privilege of citizenship.
Therefore they will not have used any existing certification in an immigration context.

Take the SELT if you cannot supply a degree studied in English.
And in any case the website does not always give the full picture, it is not an authoritative statement of the law and associated regulations.

[Connie86]

Thanks to both of you.

Is it this one , right http://www.trinitycollege.com/site/?id=3220 ?

[alterhase58]

Thanks to both of you.

Is it this one , right http://www.trinitycollege.com/site/?id=3220 ?

That's it - good luck.