English language requirement for naturalisation

[Mrbean]

Hi,

I have a bachelor degree that was obtained from India in 2005. And I on checking ukba PBS calculator I gets 10 points for it. I have got ILR recently this month on basis of this.
Now I will be applying for naturalisation soon, I have contacted NCS, they are asking for IELTS. I have explained to them that I have already satisfied KOLL when I applied for ILR recently, but they are still adamant and asking for IELTS.
I have IELTS Report form but that was done ages ago, in 2006. And score was 6.5 in both reading and listening, 7 in writing and speaking, with overall 7 score. Can I still use this ? Seniors plz advise me what to do? I'm just confused

[vd_ilr]

I am too in a similar situation. After going through lots of posts in this forum I understood we can submit below documents to NCS and should be able to clear the English language requirement

1) Print of points based calculator where you are awarded 10 points after selecting your College/University
2) Original degree certificate
3) Letter from University mentioning the degree was taught in Engligh

Now I am confused why your application wasn't accepted by NCS. Did you call them or it happened when your documents were being verified by NCS? Also which NCS did you goto?

All,

Please let us know if there were any successful attempts in a similar case.

Thanks

[Mrbean]

I am too in a similar situation. After going through lots of posts in this forum I understood we can submit below documents to NCS and should be able to clear the English language requirement

1) Print of points based calculator where you are awarded 10 points after selecting your College/University
2) Original degree certificate
3) Letter from University mentioning the degree was taught in Engligh

Now I am confused why your application wasn't accepted by NCS. Did you call them or it happened when your documents were being verified by NCS? Also which NCS did you goto?

All,

Please let us know if there were any successful attempts in a similar case.

Thanks

I called them up to book an appointment, they said I need to have IELTS report form as well to accompany my degree from India. I have explained to them several times that PBS awards me 10 points but they still want IELTS. I guess most of NCS do not know rules in detail, they just tick boxes. Vd_ilr I guess even number 3 it not required, as long as you have first two.
Seniors plz advise on this.

[Mrbean]

Sorry I forgot to mention that was NCS edin

[vd_ilr]

OK, just got some further info on this. NCS should accept your application, please refer to: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... ification/

-> If you have a degree taught in English:
-> A printout from the points-based calculator confirming the equivalent level of your degree and the level of English; or

[Just Wondering]

I found the NCS person I dealt with was very knowledgeable and what she didn't know, she asked UKBA.

That being said, it sounds like this person is told what to tell people to bring. She might not be the NCS person who checks your application.

So, book the appointment and show up with the documents you believe will be acceptable. If there are any queries, they can contact UKBA right there and then. Also, if there is still a disagreement, they can still submit your application, but will note that you were advised it might unsuccessful.

However, I do not predict there will be any issues on the day.

[vinodt1347]

Hi,

I have a bachelor degree that was obtained from India in 2005. And I on checking ukba PBS calculator I gets 10 points for it. I have got ILR recently this month on basis of this.
Now I will be applying for naturalisation soon, I have contacted NCS, they are asking for IELTS. I have explained to them that I have already satisfied KOLL when I applied for ILR recently, but they are still adamant and asking for IELTS.
I have IELTS Report form but that was done ages ago, in 2006. And score was 6.5 in both reading and listening, 7 in writing and speaking, with overall 7 score. Can I still use this ? Seniors plz advise me what to do? I'm just confused

I have a question on this. How do I use the Points based calculator? The entry point to the calculator asks you which type of Visa you need. Do I select Tier1 or 2 or ICT? It seems confusing as I currently have ILR.
I called up the helpline and they wanted a NARIC certificate. Some of my friends who applied used the points based calculator.

[saanju9]

I think you can select anyone of them to get to the page of English Language requirement and then give the details of your degree (or whatever) and then Print the page (which shows the Points awarded)

However, the other way to go is to NARIC certifying your degree certificate... that will surely avoid any confusions (although it comes with a price (around £60))

I can read that the print out of points based Calculator will do the job from the following page
https://www.gov.uk/english-language/degrees-in-english

However, AN Booklet doesn't say the same... it only mentions NARIC confirmed degree certificates

see Page 12 in the following
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... n_2015.pdf

So its kind of effy to give an exact answer... for you guys to put your foot down at the NCS people

Good luck

[geriatrix]

How to use the PBS calculator
Guide AN provides a better explanation about documentary evidence(s) for English language requirements.