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For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to
You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re…
You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re: aged 65 or…
You can prove your knowledge of English by having a recognised English…
You can prove your knowledge of English by having a degree that was taught…
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
You can apply for a Short-term study visa to study English language in the…
You must be 16 or older to apply. You must prove that: you’ve been…
Your English language course must be with an ‘accredited institution’.…
When you apply you must provide: a current passport (with a blank page for…
You must apply online before you come to the UK. The earliest you can…
Resources and training to learn English.
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
GCE AS and A level subject content for English language for teaching in schools from 2015.
GCE AS and A level subject content for English language and literature for teaching in schools from 2015.
How to provide an English language test as part of your QTS application that will meet all the requirements.
This Appendix sets out how the English language requirement is met.
Functional skills English subject content at entry levels, level 1 and level 2.
English Partnerships was the national regeneration agency, supporting high quality sustainable growth in England. It was a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Communities and Local Government. It was replaced by the Homes and Communities Agency in 2008.
English Nature promoted the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places. It was merged with the Countryside Agency and Rural Development Service to form Natural England in 2006.
English Institute of Sport works with the UK Sport .
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for English at key stages 1 to 4.
This series brings together all documents relating to English business survey.
Guidance for providing ESOL and training for other skills.
Subject content and assessment objectives for GCSEs in English language and English literature.
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