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[joey g]

Terpe. As for the english language requirement, I've read that an assessment from the UK NARIC will suffice as evidence that I meet the requirement. Is this true? Because I have a Bachelors degree equivalent to a Bachelors degree in UK. I will be submitting the requirements toUK NARIC, so they can provide me with the assessment. Am I doing it right?

[jlags90]

Terpe. as for the English language requirement, I've read that an assessment from the UK NARIC will suffice as evidence that I meet the requirement. Is this true? Because I have a Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in UK. I will be submitting the requirements to UK NARIC so they can provide me with the assessment. Am I doing it right?

Hi Joey, how did you know that your Bachelor's Degree is equivalent to a degree in the UK? Where did you complete your degree, if you don't mind me asking? Usually, Bachelor's degree completed in the Philippines is equivalent to HND standards in the UK (unfortunately).

I also thought of having my Philippine degree converted to UK standards for the English Language Requirement before I applied for my visa but I opted to take IELTS instead. I was glad I did it that way because when I came to the UK and had my Career Path Report from UK NARIC (around £108), my degree was NOT equivalent to a degree in the UK. So, in my opinion, it is safer and cost-effective to take an accredited english test in case UK NARIC comes back saying, "NO your degree is not a degree in the UK".

Welcome to the forum, and good luck with your application.

[joey g]

Hi Jlags, thank you for your response. I went to UK NARIC's website. They have a list of the schools I think they'd consider. It also had a link where you can find out if you can use your degree. I graduated from Ateneo de Davao university. Then it had instructions of what to submit for them to make the assessment. I hope this is okay, though.

[jlags90]

Hi Jlags, thank you for your response.I went to UK NARIC's website. They have a list of the schools I think they'd consider. It also had a link where you can find out if you can use your degree. I graduated from Ateneo de Davao university. Then it had instructions on what to submit for them to make the assessment. I hope this is okay though.

Hi Joey g, you're welcome. It is up to you, if you are really sure that your degree is equivalent to a UK Degree, then go for it. . I had a degree in teaching English - passed the IELTS - but still had to take an accredited English Test. ... Remember though, that UKVI will only exempt you from taking the English Test IF UK NARIC says your degree is equivalent to a degree in the UK.

[joey g]

Thanks Jlags. Yup, exemption from the English language requirement will be based on UK NARICS assessment. I am actually thinking of taking the test just to make sure. Thanks again