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This change will strengthen the citizenship process, replacing the current system which requires applicants to sit either the life in the UK test or show language progression from one English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) level to the next, but not both.<\/p>\n<p>English language qualifications<\/p>\n<p>A range of English language qualifications will be accepted as evidence that an applicant has met the B1 level speaking and listening requirements.<\/p>\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualifications covering speaking and listening at B1 or above from the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk\/sitecontent\/applicationforms\/new-approved-english-tests.pdf\">Home Office&#8217;s Secure English Language Test (SELT) list<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>ESOL qualifications at entry levels 1, 2 or 3, including speaking and listening, that have been regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The qualification must be listed as an ESOL qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications and must have been taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.<\/li>\n<li>A National Qualification in ESOL at Scottish Qualifications Framework levels 4, 5 or 6, awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority and taken in Scotland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For full details of the new requirements, please see here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/knowledge-of-language-and-life-in-the-uk-for-settlement-and-naturalisation-statement-of-intent\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/knowledge-of-language-and-life-in-the-uk-for-settlement-and-naturalisation-statement-of-intent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For professional legal advice and help with your application, please do not hesitate to contact our office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Home Office published a statement of intent outlining planned changes to requirements for those applying to settle in the UK, or become naturalised as British citizens. 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