Any applicants applying for British citizenship between the ages of 18 and 65 are required to take an exam called the Life in the UK test and satisfy an English language requirement. The Life in the UK test is not difficult, but we sincerely recommend that you learn from the official study guide; otherwise, it may be challenging to pass the test. Most British nationals who have attempted the Life in the UK test have failed because they have not read the study guide! The test itself has been introduced to see how much you know about British history, culture, and politics.
There are four ways to satisfy the British Level B1 Speaking and Listening English language requirement:
You are a national of a majority English-speaking country – Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the USA.
You have a degree that was taught in English (to a high enough level) awarded outside the UK, and the degree is comparable to a UK degree;
You have a degree awarded by a UK University; or
You have passed an approved English test (Trinity College London (TCL) Level B1 or the IELTS Life Skills Level B1 test).
To satisfy the English language requirement via an English test, you must pass the English test to Level B1 in speaking and listening (about 5 out of 10 in difficulty).
For more information about how you or any dependants applying with you can satisfy the English language or Life in the UK test requirements, call one of our British Citizenship Experts on 0203 178 2048 (or request a Call-Back above).