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Hi Everyone,

I came to UK on HSMP (issued:Nov 2007) in Feb 2008, got my Tier 1 in Jan 2010 and ILR in Jan 2013.

I provided a letter issued by University of the Punjab (Pakistan) for my degree (B.Sc. Hons Computer Science) to prove the English language ability for my hsmp application which I did not have to provide later for further visa applications.

I have also got UK NARIC letter mentioning that my degree is comparable / equivalent to UK Bachelor degree because Tier 1 point was not awarding the points in 2010 at that time.

I am now looking to apply for Citizenship but confused by this new English language requirement.

Although Tier 1 points calculator is now awarding points for my degree yet not for English language.

Is UK NARIC degree comparison letter enough to fulfill the language requirement or will i have to go for ESOL / IELTS?

If the letter is not enough then which test should i go for IELTS or ESOL? Pls correct me if I am wrong, in my knowledge i will have to attend classes for ESOL and my nearest ESOL centre is 80 miles away or i will have to book an ESOL test at one of the open centres in London (3 hours drive) but I can attempts IELTS in one of the local universities.

Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you are in this situation where you are getting points for your degree but not for your language in PBC. Best is to directly try for ESOL test don't have to attend classes. My friends recently attended the test and passed. For people who are reasonably good with speaking and writing will definitely pass this test. It is not rocket signs.

This bit may not be relevant to you however I recently contacted home office at this email(KnowledgeOfLifePolicyQueries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk) with regard to English language requirement where I wanted to confirm if I get 10 points for english language on PBC(Points based calculator) for my Degree will I be satisfying English language requirement and they have given me attached documents asking me to refer point 5 and 6. After referring points 5 and 6, I am happy that I don't have to apply for UK NARIC to get confirmation about my English language requirement as I am getting 10 points. It also has information about expiry of IELTS Certificates. Hope it helps you guys.

Thanks Mubbashshir.

I will send an email to that address to see if i get any positive answer.

Did your friend attended the test at an internal centre and did he had to take classes before attempting the test? I can find only two open centres for ESOL and both are in LONDON (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a- ... am-centre/). I will have to enrol with the centre if it is an internal centre.

If i will have to travel to London then i would prefer attempting IELTS (just band 4 is required) in Nottingham University as that would be more practical for me.

Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks

Mubbashshir wrote:Hi there,

Sorry to hear you are in this situation where you are getting points for your degree but not for your language in PBC. Best is to directly try for ESOL test don't have to attend classes. My friends recently attended the test and passed. For people who are reasonably good with speaking and writing will definitely pass this test. It is not rocket signs.

This bit may not be relevant to you however I recently contacted home office at this email(KnowledgeOfLifePolicyQueries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk) with regard to English language requirement where I wanted to confirm if I get 10 points for english language on PBC(Points based calculator) for my Degree will I be satisfying English language requirement and they have given me attached documents asking me to refer point 5 and 6. After referring points 5 and 6, I am happy that I don't have to apply for UK NARIC to get confirmation about my English language requirement as I am getting 10 points. It also has information about expiry of IELTS Certificates. Hope it helps you guys.