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You must score 10 points for English language ability.
A. You can score points if you:
1. are a national of a majority English-speaking country; or
2. pass an English language test on our list of approved English language tests; or
3. hold a degree that was taught in English and is equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree.
You will meet the English language requirement automatically and score points without having to send further evidence if:
1. you have previously been given permission to stay under Tier 1 (General) or Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), or as a businessperson, a work permit holder, a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation, a member of the operational ground staff of an overseas-owned airline, or a Jewish agency employee;
2. you were given permission to stay under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme after 7 November 2006;
3. you were given permission to stay in the past under Tier 2, have already given us evidence that you meet the Tier 2 English language requirement, and are applying to extend your stay;
4. you are applying because you have changed jobs, and you have already given us evidence that you meet the Tier 2 English language requirement; or
5. you are applying because you have changed jobs, and you have been given permission to stay in the past as a minister of religion on or after 23 August 2004.
