English Language Requirements

[Waseem432000]

Hi everyone,

I am in the process of filling out my naturalisation application and I am confused about answering the questions about evidence of English.

1. I provided the IELTS certificate as part of my first Tier 2 application in 2018.
2. I wasn't asked to provide any evidence when I got my ILR last year.
3. Can I attach the same IELTS certificate (which expired a long time ago) as evidence with the naturalisation application or do I need to pass a new English test and attach that with my application?

Two questions are a bit confusing for me.

1. Have you provided evidence of your English language ability in a previous application?( I answered Yes since I attached my IELTS in 2018)
2. Did you meet the knowledge of English requirement as part of an indefinite leave application made on or after 28 October 2013? I don't remember adding anything for the English language with my ILR.

Looking at the sections here, settlement vs citizenship requirements look a bit confusing to me.

https://www.gov.uk/english-language/app ... ifications

[contorted_svy]

I think you need to sit for a new exam, as you weren't asked proof of language for ILR.

[Waseem432000]

I think you need to sit for a new exam, as you weren't asked proof of language for ILR.

My assumption is also the same. It seems a bit weird that the previous submission was acceptable for ILR but not for citizenship but I guess I would get a new certificate just to be in the same side considering it can take up to 6 months for citizenship application decision. Cheers

[vinny]

However, it’s unclear for naturalisation.