What is the language requirement for a UK skilled worker visa?

What is the language requirement for a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

You must have B1 language proficiency in English on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) scale to be considered for a UK Skilled Worker Visa. You must score a minimum in the following sections to qualify the exam:

 

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

 

How can you prove your English Language Proficiency in English?

You can prove your English Language Proficiency in English by:

• Qualifying SELT (Secure English Language Test) from a renowned place
• Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, A level, with a GCSE you got after studying at a UK educational institute which you started when you were under 18 years old.
• Having a university degree that was taught in English. If you studied outside of the UK, you have to apply via Ecctis to prove your degree is equivalent to the UK education.

 

Which applications require you to prove your English Language ability?

You are required to prove the required English language proficiency based on the selected Immigration pathway.

The following applications are required to prove their English language ability in 4 sections and they are Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening:

• Health and Care Workers
• High Potential Individual
• Innovator Founder
• Minister of Religion
• Scale-up Worker
• Skilled Worker
• Start-up
• Student

 

The following applications are required to prove their English language ability in 2 sections and they are Speaking and Listening:

• UK Citizenship
• International Sportsperson
• Parent
• Legal spouse
• Representative of an Overseas Business
• UK ILR (indefinite leave to remain) or Settlement

 

*Note: The required level of English proficiency is based on the selected immigration route.

 

What are the accepted English Language tests for a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

The accepted English Language tests for a UK Skilled Worker Visa are as follows:

• Pearson Academic UKVI Pearson
• Integrated Skills in English I (ISEI) Trinity College London
• IELTS for UKVI
• Language Cert International ESOL

 

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Which nationals are not required to prove their English Language abilities?

You are not required to prove your English Language ability if you are from the following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda	The British overseas territories
Australia	Canada
The Bahamas	Dominica
Barbados	Grenada
Belize	Guyana
Jamaica	New Zealand
Malta	St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia	St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago	USA

 

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