Quote Originally Posted by John.C View Post
I have been looking at the website of a Language College who offer the B1 test and they seem to be talking about a Language course.
Maybe that is for people who have no English at all but it would be good to hear from someone who has any idea of what is really involved for someone who has been here for a few years, and has good English (maybe not 100% perfect English...).
If they just need to pay the fee and then turn up on the date to take an exam, then although this new hurdle is annoying I guess we can live with that.

Please post if you have any idea about this test!
John, I'm not sure how much you know about these UKBA Visa requirements for English Language so forgive me if I get too basic.

The test requires B1 level of competency for Speaking and Listening.
Usually folks are just booking a test and taking it without going through a language course, but each to their own needs.

UKBA have a specified approved listing of Tests and Test Providers here.
The certificate must be awarded by a UKBA authorised source in that listing.
Check my opening post #1 for the links