yes you need to take the test b4 you can apply for ILR, if you apply for ILR and you dont send your pass cert, they will treat your app as for FLR !!.
test is pretty easy, my wife and stepson passed first time, if
look at other posting, and you'll see further info..
eg http://filipinaroses.com/showthread.php?t=2823
but i good web site is http://www.lifeintheuk.org/
