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Me and my wife got our ILR BRP in Jan'13 and passed our Life in the UK test for the same. We will be applying for naturalisation this month.

These new rules of KoLL are very confusing and I dont understand if i need to give an IELTS exam or some sort of english listening and speaking test.

Can somebody help please.

Thanks

You and your wife will also have to pass the B1 English test.
From 28 October 2013, unless they are exempt, all applicants for settlement or naturalisation as a British citizen will need to meet the knowledge of language and life requirement by:
passing the life in the UK test; and
having a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or its equivalent.

Here's the link:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ts/85-koll

If she has a degree taught in English and not in an english major speaking country (see UKBA definition) then get it endorsed by UK NAIRC as a UK equivalent Bachelors or Masters degree.
That will help meet the requirement along with KOLL.

Thanks for the reply guys...but NARIC people charge seperarely for recognising the degree and for conforming it was thought/researched in english.does that mean I will have to get both?

ominagpal wrote:Thanks for the reply guys...but NARIC people charge seperarely for recognising the degree and for conforming it was thought/researched in english.does that mean I will have to get both?

Yes you need to pay, either party UK NARIC or write another English exam.

NARIC would assess whether the degree was taught in English.

If it wasn't taught in English, save yourself the 46 quid and undertake the English test.

Best of luck.

Guys i had sent an email to check if they would accept a confirmation from their point based calculator that my degree is acceptable, they have replied so i am copying the entire thing here. I hope it helps. Although their answer is still vague!!!

Dear Sir/Madam
We are applying for naturalisation and had a query regarding the new KoLL requirements.
We have a Degree which is recognised on your points based calculator and also awards points for English language (screen shots pasted below)

Country of study State Qualification Institution Length of course Subject Grade Year of award Points awarded
India Maharashtra Bachelor degree (Ordinary / Pass) University of Mumbai 3 years or less than 4 Commerce 2002 30
Country of study State Qualification Institution Length of course Subject Grade Year of award Points for English language Select
India Maharashtra Bachelor degree (Ordinary / Pass) University of Mumbai 3 years or less than 4 Commerce 2002 10

In respect of the above, we have a couple of queries before we make our application:

1. Does the above confirmation suffice in evidencing our education and capability in the English language or would you need any other evidence apart from the original certificate confirming our degree?

2. Which box do we tick on pg 5 sec 1.22 of the AN form?

Reply...

Thank you for your email.

1)
Current KoLL (Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK) requirements are given at the following link-
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... hip/kol-uk

From this link the following information is provided concerning degrees taught in English-

{Those who have obtained a degree taught in English will not be required to show a formal speaking and listening qualification. Those with an academic qualification (not a professional or vocational qualification) who provide appropriate evidence that the qualification was taught or researched in English are considered automatically to meet the English language component of the KoLL requirement and will not be required to show a formal speaking and listening qualification. The qualification must be deemed by UK NARIC to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK. However, they will still be required to pass the Life in the UK test to demonstrate their knowledge of life in the UK.}

Currently there is no points based calculator for applications of naturalisation and the guidance requests appropriate evidence that the qualification was taught in English and confirmation that UK NARIC deems the qualification to meet the required standard.

You may wish to use the points based calculator in lieu of a statement of equivalence for proving the qualification is deemed by UK NARIC to meet the required standard for the language requirement of nationality applications mentioned in this guidance. However, evidence to support your application will then be considered at the discretion of a caseworker, if they are not satisfied they may request further evidence. This could delay your application.

The following information from the given link may also be of use to you-

{If you already have a qualification at B1 level
Applicants who already have an English language qualification at B1 level or above will not be required to take another one. For example, someone who demonstrated a knowledge of English equivalent to B1 level when applying for entry clearance will not be required to take a further test in order to qualify settlement.

If you were granted settlement under the old rules
When an application for naturalisation is made you will need to satisfy the current KOLL requirement. For some people this will mean passing a relevant speaking and listening qualification for the first time. Others will need to pass a speaking and listening qualification at a higher level than they had to demonstrate for settlement. However, if you have already passed the Life in the UK test you will not need to take this again.}

2)
You should tick the boxes that relate to your qualification and how you validated it. If you are unsure or think more than one box applies you may wish to include a covering letter explaining your situation for the case working teams.