English Test!

[Moving Forward]

Yes Jen that's correct

The structure of the IELTS test means you're required to sit all four elements.
You do however meet the UKVI English Language requirement by securing a minimum level 4 in both speaking and listening only.
Even if you failed to score a level 4 in the reading and writing elements you would still meet the requirement for a UK entry visa (settlement route)

I am confused by this advice as on the list of accepted English tests, it states that a minimum level 4 is required on all four elements. I can't find information stating that only speaking and listening scores are accepted for IELTS (any pointers?)

[Terpe]

I am confused by this advice as on the list of accepted English tests, it states that a minimum level 4 is required on all four elements. I can't find information stating that only speaking and listening scores are accepted for IELTS (any pointers?)

1. Immigration rules - Part8 - Family members - 281- i- (a)ii
2. Immigration Directorate Instructions - Chapter8 - Section FM1.21 - Partners & Parents English Language Requirement.

The applicant provides an original English language test certificate in speaking and listening from an English language test provider approved by the Secretary of State for these purposes, which clearly shows the applicant's name and the qualification obtained....

There are also numerous FOI requests where UKVI clearly state their required scoring is for Speaking and Listening only and that scores for Reading and Writing are disregarded.

Hope that helps you.

[will1927]

hope this helps


https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-fami...dge-of-english

4. Knowledge of English

You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply, unless you’re applying in a 10-year route.

You can prove your knowledge of English by either:
passing an approved English language test with at least CEFR level A1 in speaking and listening
having an academic qualification that was taught in English and is recognised by UK NARIC as being equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree

You may be able to meet the English language requirement in other ways – check the guidance for the Partner (2-year and 5-year routes) or the guidance for other routes.

will

[Moving Forward]

1. Immigration rules - Part8 - Family members - 281- i- (a)ii
2. Immigration Directorate Instructions - Chapter8 - Section FM1.21 - Partners & Parents English Language Requirement.



There are also numerous FOI requests where UKVI clearly state their required scoring is for Speaking and Listening only and that scores for Reading and Writing are disregarded.

Hope that helps you.

Yes, thanks for taking the time to put that together.

[Jentobeharrison]

WOW. I cannot believe that this is happening.

Why am I still seeing TOEIC on the updated approved english tests stuff?

[Terpe]

WOW. I cannot believe that this is happening.

Why am I still seeing TOEIC on the updated approved english tests stuff?

Nothing can happen with immigration rules until a written ministerial Statement of Changes has been laid before Parliament.
UKVI probably need more time to decide how to manage all the permutations.