Quote Originally Posted by vernier caliper View Post
"Everyone applying for an ILR has to pass a Life in The UK Test, except those who are under 18 or over 65 years old.

There is also a requirement to have a certain level of knowledge of English language. HOWEVER, it is sufficient to pass a Life in The UK Test only. Since Life in The UK Test is in English and you've passed it, your English is considered acceptable. Life in the UK Test is valid for an indefinite period (it does not have a date of expiry)".

http://www.1st4immigration.com/settl...eave-visas.php

Hi Rayna. I'm not sure if the above statement is true BUT the logic looks realistic to me. Hope Life in the UK Test alone is enough, saving our time and money.
What you quoted above is true for now..but as what I said on my previous post, by October 2013, all applicants for settlement need to pass Life in the UK test and an English test at B1 level.

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from October 2013, requiring all applicants for settlement to pass the Life in the UK Test and present an English language speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages unless they are exempt; and

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http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si.../15-family-mig