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JAPA: UK LISTS IMMIGRATION ROUTES THAT REQUIRE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST. (PHOTO).


 Japa: UK lists immigration routes that require English language test


The United Kingdom on Monday, February 5, announced the specific English language tests required for individuals applying for immigration routes.

This information was shared in an updated document on the UK’s official website.

It said that an assessment of reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities is required for applicants like health and care workers, high-potential individuals, innovator founders, ministers of religion, scale-up workers, skilled workers, start-ups, and students.

“There are 2 types of test as different immigration routes require different levels of English language ability.

“The test you will need to take depends on what you are applying for,” it disclosed.

“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 added that only speaking and listening abilities are prerequisites 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),” it added.

“The level of test you will need, known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level, will depend on the route you are applying for. To find out which level you need, see the specific guidance for your immigration route.”

Speaking about approved test providers, it disclosed, “If you are in the UK, you can only take a SELT with one of the following providers: LanguageCert, Pearson, Trinity College London, and IELTS SELT Consortium.

“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.”

The Nation reported that the UK released the list of companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians’ work visas in 2024.

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