the new english test

[lenboy]

Could any one please help us regarding this new English test please ?
my wife now need to apply for her FLR(M) visa , i have looked on the UK Border site , and found some colleges .

but no one does the a1 English level ! its seems they are all 4 part test reading , writing ,speaking,listening
and are called ! IELTS ? ESOL ? and PTE !
and they look hard test !

please could anyone help us or give some information or contact number ?

Has any one done this test yet and what was it called , and where did you get or find test centre ?

i thank you for your time and would be ever so gratfull for any help or advice
LEN

[Breakfast]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...s-partners.pdf

It maybe you already have the list anyway and I note you just want your wife to take the A1 test! I am not even sure if the A1 test actually exists in its own right!!

[Terpe]

There is no such test as 'the A1 test'
A1 refers to the pass level required of the Common European Framework of Reference

From the UKBA website:-

"In the test, you will need to demonstrate a basic command of English (speaking and listening)
at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. This is a basic level, which
is judged to require 40 to 50 hours' tuition for most learners. Someone assessed at
level A1 can understand and use simple, everyday expressions and very basic phrases.

You will not need to demonstrate your reading and writing skills."

Guidance for Applicants on English Language Requirements is here:-
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/...angrequirement
This is a very interesting FAQ document, well worth the few minutes of reading to both new
visa applicants and UK based FLR and ILR applicants.

Wikipedia has a very good description of the different levels here:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_..._for_Languages

I realise it's a lot of reading, but hopefully it can explain a lot and be helpful.
This is a really important test now for anyone who will apply for settlement visia's

[keithAngel]

Hannahs English should present no probs Len all the best I was at R&R the other night with Apo another great night with Halo Halo