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English language requirement
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:17 pm
by KA941
Hi guys,
Apologies if the question has been asked and answered before.
My question: If I have uk university degree which I used in previous tier 1 applications to satisfy English language requirement, can I use the same to apply for naturalisation application? Or do I have to have uk naric confirmation to satisfy language requirement
Many thanks in advance
KA941
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:19 pm
by CR001
Your UK degree certificate alone will be enough to satisfy the English Language requirement.
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:32 am
by jasonyu1983
No, the degree certificate is enough.
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:27 pm
by KA941
Many thanks for the information
The only thing that is confusing and bugging me is what it says in the application form and the AN Booklet. I quote
"1. Have passed the Life in the UK test; AND EITHER
2. a. Have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification; OR
b. Have obtained an academic qualification deemed by UK NARIC to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the United Kingdom and
(i) UK NARIC has confirmed that the qualification was taught or researched in English or
(ii) the qualification was taught or researched in the UK or a majority
So the way I read it is that if you dont have B1 CEFR (English language assessment), regardless of where your degree is from, you still have to have the UK NARIC confirmation. as it says in point (i)
Or is it me reading and interpreting it incorrectly?
any clarification would be highly appreciated
Thanks
KA
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:39 pm
by noajthan
KA941 wrote:...
So the way I read it is that if you dont have B1 CEFR (English language assessment), regardless of where your degree is from, you still have to have the UK NARIC confirmation. as it says in point (i)
Or is it me reading and interpreting it incorrectly?
any clarification would be highly appreciated
Thanks
KA
Um, yes it's you misreading/misinterpreting.
UK degrees are covered by clause ii)
or (ii) the qualification was taught or researched in the UK
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:14 pm
by KA941
Um, yes it's you misreading/misinterpreting.
UK degrees are covered by clause ii)
or (ii) the qualification was taught or researched in the UK
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Ok
But why not by clause (i)
If you read 2b - they say the word "and" meaning (what I understand) is degree on it's not enough and either (i) or (ii) should also be met. Any thoughts
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:37 am
by noajthan
KA941 wrote:...
Ok
But why not by clause (i)
If you read 2b - they say the word "and" meaning (what I understand) is degree on it's not enough and either (i) or (ii) should also be met. Any thoughts
As you say, for a degree-holder, it's clause (i) OR (ii) that applies; so choose to use clause (ii) if you studied at degree level in UK.
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:04 pm
by WR1
KA941 wrote:Many thanks for the information
The only thing that is confusing and bugging me is what it says in the application form and the AN Booklet. I quote
"1. Have passed the Life in the UK test; AND EITHER
2. a. Have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification; OR
b. Have obtained an academic qualification deemed by UK NARIC to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the United Kingdom and
(i) UK NARIC has confirmed that the qualification was taught or researched in English or
(ii) the qualification was taught or researched in the UK or a majority
So the way I read it is that if you dont have B1 CEFR (English language assessment), regardless of where your degree is from, you still have to have the UK NARIC confirmation. as it says in point (i)
Or is it me reading and interpreting it incorrectly?
any clarification would be highly appreciated
Thanks
KA
I have highlighted the relevent part in red. UK NARIC only applies for overseas degrees that have been tuaght and reaserched in English in comparison to the UK degree. Hence it is comparison of overseas degrees to the UK degree to show it meets the standard.
If you have a UK degree, then NARIC is not required as then it is the same as trying to compare a UK degree to a UK degree, which is pointless.
Re: English language requirement
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:46 pm
by KA941
Perfect...
Thanks