You need to have a certificate to prove you have the qualification or be.
Home office english qualification. Ielts life skills provided by ielts selt consortium a1 a2 b1 ielts for ukvi provided by ielts selt consortium b1 b2 c1 c2. You can prove your knowledge of english by having a degree that was taught or researched in english. Apply for a general student visa tier 4 to study in the uk if you re 16 or over eligibility extend or switch your visa how much it costs and how long it takes. Test of english as a foreign language toefl standard level.
In order to fulfill the requirement of knowledge of language applicants need to obtain a qualification at or above entry level 3 b1 cefr which. From 12 nov 15 we will only accept english language qualifications from the home office approved list of acceptable qualifications. If your degree is from a uk university you only need your degree certificate. Applying for citizenship you can use a b1 level qualification taken more than 2 years ago if you are applying for citizenship and the qualification was accepted when you settled in the uk.
The following is a list of home office approved secure english language tests selt for uk visas in 2019. A if you have met the koll requirement when applying for settlement between 28 oct 2013 and 11 nov 2015 then these statements do not concern you. Score of 92 overall with 24 30 in reading and writing and 20 30 in speaking and listening good level. If the visa you re applying for asks you to prove your english language ability you should use the list of approved secure english language tests and test centres that meet the home office s.
Score of 109 overall 24 30 in reading and writing and 20 30 in speaking and listening. The home office have advised that you may still be able to use a b1 level qualification that you took more than 2 years ago in the two situations listed below. An english qualification at b1 b2 c1 or c2 level a degree taught or researched in english you do not need to prove your knowledge of english in certain circumstances.