English Language Test for Spouses

About English Language Test for Spouses

On 29th November 2010, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) first introduced the requirement for the English Language Test. The people who are coming to work and live in UK have to prove their knowledge on necessary level of English and they have to be confident while using them effectively as it is defined by the UKBA. This will ensure that the candidate have the sufficient knowledge and in-depth skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading and how to use these skills in study, work and everyday life. Thus, for all the visa applicants who does not carry sufficient knowledge of English language are required to pass this mandatory English language test for spouses in order to qualify for visa under the settlement category.

Reasons For Exemptions to The English Language Test

Since 2010, the English language test for spouses came to existence the list of approved providers for the English language test has been updated many times. As only in the government approved buildings on their computer the Life in the UK test can be completed. In some countries, as they do not have a test centre are exempt for the English language test. Fast Track Training Institute conducts this English language test for spouses in our office as it is just a test for listening and speaking which lasts only for 45 minutes.

In such country with no test centre, the citizen who applies for a UK settlement visa to join their partners in the United Kingdom are not required to pass the English language test for spouses. And other reasons for English language test exemptions are as follows:

  • If age of the applicant is under 18 or more than 65 at the time of application
  • If the applicant has a degree of Bachelor’s or higher which was taught in English
  • If the applicant is a citizen of a majority English speaking country, defined by the UKBA
  • From meeting the English language test physical or mental incapacity can prevent the applicant

Why Every Spouse Should for English Language Test In UK?

Concern over the contents of English language test for spouses has been expressed by many applicants like passing scores, what will test involves or whether they will pass the test successfully or not. The English language test has been set at the 3 levels by the UK Border Agency i.e. A1 English language test or ESOI entry level 1, A2 English language test or ESOI entry level 2 and ESOI entry level 3 or B1 CEFR English language course in listening and speaking for British passport or British Citizenship and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). With the help of this test the English listening and speaking skills of applicant is assessed.

 

What Are The Two Certificates Needed To Apply For Indefinite Leave to Remain or British Citizenship?

One is the Life in the UK test certificate and the other is a B1 English test (GESE Grade 5) best taken from Trinity College London as it is the easiest. The exam is only 10 minutes and usually most people pass it unless the student’s English is absolutely zero.

What this means is that  you will need to speak and understand English language to a reasonable level and then you can pass the test.

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Marian Berbecila
Marian Berbecila
2022-06-29
After joining the classes for the Gedling Knowledge Test got my certificate within weeks. The teachings are very interactive and very detailed, excellent teachers and very knowledgeable always available to answer your questions and guide through. I would like to thank Mr Rahil for his availability all the time, for his professionalism and patient. I would rate this 10/10 and recommend to everyone who wants to pass the Gedling Knowledge Test. Thank you once again Fast Track and thank you Mr Rahil.
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Elisheva Shalom
2021-06-26
I strongly recommend any courses from Fast Track as it was my second course with them after accomplish successfully the life in the UK test on 17th April 2021. Therefore, 3 days of passing I decided to enrol in another course with them called Driving Theory Test Training, which they help me to pass my theory test first attempt on 3rd June 2021 in just 3 weeks of online training. In addition, from my point of view it is the best place for you to consider in taking any kind of courses from Fast Track Training related to your desire. I just don’t have words to say thank you to my teachers such as Mr Gazin and Mr Rahil as they motivated me a lot by giving me online group training via zoom twice a week, but if you are not able to attend a group session they also got one-to-one session. Furthermore, the teachers are fully trained and have been teaching for over 10 years, which they are confident in giving you the support you need in order to pass your theory test first time like me, such as motivation, explanation and confidence as well as knowledge and online training from the platform plus online training via zoom. Also, I have been told from Mr Rahil, who is one of the teachers from Fast Track Training that in the future they gonna produce recorded videos explaining any gaps from each topics besides mock tests. Give a chance to yourself in passing your theory test first time with Fast Track Training! That’s very kind indeed, one more time Fast Track Training, to be honest I am more than happy in doing my second review! Elizabete
Zak Mohammed
Zak Mohammed
2021-06-15
I hired fast track training for my wifes A2 test preparation and from the first telephone call till the end they were very professional. The 121 training was ideal for my wifes preparation and she passed the exam in Leicester first time. Which was a massive relief for the visa process. The classes were on time and flexible. My wife really enjoyed the experience and her confidence grew with each lesson. Rahil is a great professional. Massive family way of working.

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