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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…
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This Appendix sets out how the English language requirement is met.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Resources and training to learn English.
How to provide an English language test as part of your QTS application that will meet all the requirements.
Immigration staff guidance on considering the English language requirement for partners and parents on the 5 year route to settlement.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing whether an applicant has met the English language requirement.
Guidance for providing ESOL and training for other skills.
The new integrated communities English language programme is open for applications.
GCE AS and A level subject content for English language for teaching in schools from 2015.
Subject content and assessment objectives for GCSEs in English language and English literature.
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
National and regional support with learning English as a second language.
This guidance explains how public authorities can ensure that their public-facing staff speak English (or Welsh).
Immigration staff guidance on how English language requirements are assessed for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur).
Research about access to English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) provision in England.
Examples to support teachers' assessment of pre-key stage English language comprehension and reading at the end of key stage 1 and 2.
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