UK Lists Applications That Require an English Language Test
The United Kingdom has disclosed two types of English language examinations for nationals seeking immigration.
Britain confirmed this in an update to its website on Monday.
It claimed that applicants such as health and care workers, high-potential individuals, innovation founders, ministers of religion, scale-up workers, skilled workers, start-ups, and students must undergo a reading, writing, speaking, and listening evaluation.
“There are two sorts of tests because different immigration paths demand varying degrees of English language proficiency. “The test you will need to take depends on what you are applying for,” it stated.
“For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities: Health and Care Worker, High Potential Individual Innovator Founder, Minister of Religion, Scale-up Worker, Skilled Worker, Start-up, and Student.
It also said that just speaking and listening skills are required for citizenship, international sportsperson, parent, partner, Representative of an Overseas Business, and settlement.
“For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities: citizenship, International Sportsperson, parent, partner, Representative of an Overseas Business, and settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain),” according to the announcement.
“The level of test required, known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), will be determined by the path you are applying for. To determine the level you require, consult the relevant instructions for your immigration path.
Regarding approved test providers, it stated, “If you are in the UK, you can only take a SELT with one of the following providers: LanguageCert, Pearson, Trinity College London, and.
“If you are outside of the UK, you can only take a SELT with one of the following providers: LanguageCert, Pearson, PSI Services (UK) Ltd – Skills for English (UKVI), and IELTS SELT Consortium.”