Changes to the Knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement for settlement and naturalisation From 28 October 2013, there will be two parts to the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KoLL) requirement, both of which must be met by all applicants for settlement and naturalisation unless the individual is exempt (exemption details below). From this date applicants will be required to: • pass the Life in the UK test AND • have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification. Further information regarding the KOLL requirement can be found in the Statement of Intent on the Gov.uk website at: https://gov.uk/government/publications/knowledge-of-language-and-life-in-the-uk-for- settlement-and-naturalisation-statement-of-intent More Information The current requirement The Knowledge of Language and Life (KOLL) requirement was introduced as a statutory requirement for citizenship applications in 2005. In 2007 the requirement was also introduced for those applying for settlement in the United Kingdom, known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). If a person wishes to make the UK their permanent home and to become a British citizen it is reasonable to expect them to show, amongst other things, that they are committed to learning English and have an understanding of British history, culture and traditions. The KOLL requirement can currently be demonstrated either by taking a test, or by obtaining an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualification. This will change on 28 October 2013.
Posted on: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 05:04:27 +0000
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