Get a qualification showing your level of English.
The Wife was after 5 years of Living in the UK and working for the majority of the time has just needed for a role needed to prove she has a qualification in English. They asked for a GCSE or equivalent and she showed her IELTS which she took back in Mania over 5 years.
It cost back then about 80 pounds, now in the UK to take the Exam it costs 110 pounds in the UK I understand.
We Brits all take it for granted but for the Wife it has been very useful for ticking a box when applying for roles in the past.
The Ielts can be taken in a day and tests Reading, writing, Listening and speaking with a score for each and a overall score.
Two levels one academic and another General. From reading a few university and college websites a score of 5.5 to 6.5 is equated to a GCSE English Pass.
Taking a English GCSE due to the course work and exams would take quite a while. While the Ielts could be taken in one day and from a quick search tests are carried out all over the country at least every couple of weeks it appears at least in the major cities.
Not saying this is Ideal for all, but has been a useful sheet of paper for the Wife. Especially if considering work or study in the UK.
