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http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...applicants.pdf




What is level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for language?
Level A1 is equivalent to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Entry level or National Curriculum level 1 year 1 to 2. Someone assessed at level A1 can understand and use everyday expressions and very basic phrases.

How long will people have to study to meet the level required?
A1 is a basic level, which is judged to require 40-50 hours tuition for most learners.

What if I have already passed an A1 or above English language test but not from an approved provider?
You will need to re-take the test with one of the approved test providers.

Why does the list of approved tests and providers include some tests above A1 level?
Level A1 CEFR is the minimum standard applicants will need to meet. However, applicants can pass a test at a higher level with an approved test provider if they wish to do so.

A person who has level A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2 which tests speaking and listening (or speaking and listening plus reading and/or writing exceeds level A1.

I have taken a test at level A1 which tested reading and writing as well as speaking and listening skills. I passed speaking and listening but failed to reach A1 in reading and writing. Can I still use this test?
Providing you can demonstrate you have passed in speaking and listening at Level A1 with one of the approved test providers you can use this evidence. We are only using tests which can show separate scores for speaking and listening skills.

so maybe its possible you could just not bother doing the other parts and only do the speaking and listening parts (10 mins long)

The VFS Global website is not very clear on this topic. It takes you into the approved test providers of which there are 2. One of them, Hopkins, gives a range of choices of tests but does not say which one is required for the UK Settlement Visa. As it seems that the Applicant only has to demonstrate that they can Speak and Listen in English then it seems to me that the TOEIC Classic Test (L&R) costing PP1,700 is the appropriate one - can anyone please confirm? Anyone got any experience of this company?

Many thanks
Alfie