English Language
Most applicants need one of the UK Border Agency approved English tests for a visa.
- Four skills are tested sperately in these tests: Speaking; Listening; Reading; and Writing.
- Your scores must meet Leeds City College entry requirements: see Courses.
- Test results are valid for two years.
The UK Border Agency does not ask you to take a test if:
- You are applying for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa.
- You are a national of one of the ‘majority English-speaking countries’.
- Majority English-speaking countries
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• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia
• the Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Canada
• Dominica
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Jamaica
• New Zealand
• St Kitts and Nevis
• St Lucia
• St Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• the USA
However, we may still ask you to take a test, even if the UK Border Agency does not. We want to ensure that you can complete your course successfully.
- Arrange to take your English test
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The websites below provide all the information that you need, including test dates and times in your country. You can book your test date from these websites.
Sometimes people have good English skills, but they do not perform as well as expected at the test. This is usually because they are unprepared for the test format, or confused by the style of the questions. These websites have videos showing you what to expect on the test day. They may also offer practice tests. We advise you to follow both options if they are available, so that you are fully prepared and perform well on the day.
- IELTS is perhaps the most well-known test.
Test dates are often fully booked, so be prepared and book early.
- TOELF is another test brand.
If you book a TOEFL test, be sure to book the iBT only – the PBT is not accepted.
- Pearson usually return test results within five days.
You can book a (PTE) Academic test through their website.
