Emmabobby Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hello I'm just wondering if everyone has to take the English test? Myself and my partner are both on the shortage skills list, I'm a teacher and he's a lift engineer. He's an amazing engineer but not the best with literacy! Would a low score from himself limit our chances? Does everyone have to do it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmull87 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 No only the main visa applicant. Providing he has a British passport he will be fine as second applicant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 13 hours ago, Emmabobby said: Hello I'm just wondering if everyone has to take the English test? Myself and my partner are both on the shortage skills list, I'm a teacher and he's a lift engineer. He's an amazing engineer but not the best with literacy! Would a low score from himself limit our chances? Does everyone have to do it? Thanks It's actually not as basic a question as you may think and depends on many factors such as: Type of visa you are applying for; Primary or secondary applicant; Country of passport; If applying for a points tested visa, whether English points are required; If applying for a points tested visa, whether partner points are required. Some more context or details may elicit more accurate responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A lot of people don't 'need' to take the test because they have a degree taught in English or passport from recognised English speaking country. However, most people take the test anyway as they need the points in order to get invited to apply for the visa. The only way you can claim points for English is by completing a recognised test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmabobby Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thanks everyone. Are there any examples of the test online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I did the IELTS test (general - academic is only required for certain occupations and would be requested in skills assessment). If you google "IELTS practice tests" you'll find plenty. Doing the practice tests is important so you get used to the format. The advice I can give is answer the questions, don't infer anything or extrapolate an answer outside of what the question is asking. When you do the practice tests you'll understand what I'm getting at. Also, in the listening test stay focused. Its easy as a first language speaker to not concentrate as it seems so basic and then you can end up missing the answer as you're not paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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