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Proof of English language

Post by mota » Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:59 pm

Hi guys
Sorry if this question asked before but I can’t find my answer.
I’m holding the PR (EEA4) and about to apply for naturalisation in August, was wondering If I can use my old ielts test that I took in 2006 as a proof of knowledge of English language?
I never used my ielts in any immigration purposes before.
Thank you

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Re: Proof of English language

Post by alterhase58 » Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:17 pm

mota wrote:
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:59 pm
Hi guys
Sorry if this question asked before but I can’t find my answer.
I’m holding the PR (EEA4) and about to apply for naturalisation in August, was wondering If I can use my old ielts test that I took in 2006 as a proof of knowledge of English language?
I never used my ielts in any immigration purposes before.
Thank you
The English Test is generally only valid for two years.
You will need to take a current test (B1) on the approved list of tests and test centres.
https://www.gov.uk/english-language
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
Please do not send me private messages asking for advice.

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Re: Proof of English language

Post by guru1s » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:53 am

mota wrote:
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:59 pm
Hi guys
Sorry if this question asked before but I can’t find my answer.
I’m holding the PR (EEA4) and about to apply for naturalisation in August, was wondering If I can use my old ielts test that I took in 2006 as a proof of knowledge of English language?
I never used my ielts in any immigration purposes before.
Thank you
IELTS is valid for 2 year, after 2 year - you can throw it away, as you would need to re-do the test.

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Re: Proof of English language

Post by CR001 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:56 am

guru1s wrote:
Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:53 am
mota wrote:
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:59 pm
Hi guys
Sorry if this question asked before but I can’t find my answer.
I’m holding the PR (EEA4) and about to apply for naturalisation in August, was wondering If I can use my old ielts test that I took in 2006 as a proof of knowledge of English language?
I never used my ielts in any immigration purposes before.
Thank you
IELTS is valid for 2 year, after 2 year - you can throw it away, as you would need to re-do the test.
Not necessarily.
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Re: Proof of English language

Post by mota » Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:31 pm

So you mean I can’t use my old ielts result just because I didn’t use it when I applied for my PR?!! Or purely because it’s old?

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Re: Proof of English language

Post by CR001 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:33 pm

mota wrote:
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:31 pm
So you mean I can’t use my old ielts result just because I didn’t use it when I applied for my PR?!! Or purely because it’s old?
Both.

You need to do a new B1 test that is on the current HO approved test and test provider list.

If you have a UK degree, you can use that too.
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Re: Proof of English language

Post by mota » Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:36 pm

Great
Thank you

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