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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).
This Appendix sets out how the English language requirement is met.
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…
GCE AS and A level subject content for English language for teaching in schools from 2015.
Addressing the question of what sort of contribution English language education can productively make to development agendas
Immigration staff guidance on assessing whether an applicant has met the English language requirement.
GCE AS and A level subject content for English language and literature for teaching in schools from 2015.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
This rapid review drew primarily on academic and grey literature published in the last 10 years
Research about access to English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) provision in England.
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.
Resources and training to learn English.
English Language
Guidance for providing ESOL and training for other skills.
The new integrated communities English language programme is open for applications.
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