You must score 10 points for your English language skills. You can meet the English language requirement in ONE of the ways below. These are the only ways in which you can meet the English language requirement. No alternative evidence will be accepted. Option 1: National of a majority English speaking country You will meet the requirement if you are a national of one of the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda Australia The Bahamas Barbados Belize British Overseas Territories Canada Dominica Grenada Guyana Jamaica Malta New Zealand St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia St Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago United States of America (USA) As evidence, you must provide a valid passport, national ID card or travel document of that nationality. Option 2: Academic Qualification (awarded a degree taught or researched in English) You can use your degree to meet the English language requirement if: It was taught in English It is UK Bachelor’s degree level or above, including Postgraduate degrees (or an equivalent level as recognised by Ecctis (previously known as UK NARIC)) The documentation you need to provide depends on where your degree is from: Country in which degree was awarded Evidence required UK Degree certificate, official transcript or letter from awarding institution containing equivalent information Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America (USA) Degree certificate, official transcript or letter from awarding institution containing equivalent information Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) from Ecctis confirming that degree is equivalent to at least UK bachelor’s degree level Apply for the Qualification Level Statement from Ecctis A country not listed above Degree certificate, official transcript or letter from awarding institution containing equivalent information Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) from Ecctis confirming that degree is equivalent to at least UK bachelor’s degree level and a Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) confirming that your degree was taught or researched in English.* *On the Ecctis website there is an option to select a Visa and Nationality Service (English Proficiency) that includes both AQUALS and ELPS. Please always check on the Ecctis website that you are selecting the correct one. If you also need Ecctis confirmation to meet sponsorship requirements (eg tradeable points) then 'Visa and Nationality Service (English Proficiency)' is not sufficient. Apply for the Qualification Level Statement and Language Proficiency Statement from Ecctis Option 3: Passed an approved English language test at the appropriate level You must sit and pass an approved English language test with at least CEFR level B1 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Approved tests are currently provided by IELTS, Pearson, Trinity College London and LanguageCert. These test providers are updated regularly, so please check the Home Office website to ensure you are sitting an approved test: Gov.uk - View approved tests These tests are only valid for a certain amount of time. If you are unsure of what test to sit, please contact us via our online enquiry form: Contact us Option 4: GCSE or A-Level English You meet the requirement if you have a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification at level 4 or 5 or, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher, in English (language or literature), that was awarded: 1. By an Ofqual (or SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA) regulated awarding body; and 2. Following education undertaken in a UK based school which began while you were aged under 18. You cannot rely on GCSE or A levels gained through adult education or correspondence courses. Further resources To further help you with your application, there are several resources available from the UK Government website. UKVI website Appendix Skilled Worker -Caseworker Guidance Appendix Skilled Worker in the Immigration Rules List of the approved English language tests This article was published on 2024-06-24
