2. The English language test The applicant has to pass an English language test, unless they are a national of: 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 United States of America Applicants are also exempt from passing the English test if they have a post-graduate qualification in a course completed in English. You’ll have to apply to an organisation called UK NARIC to get them to certify that the qualification is equivalent to a UK Bachelor, Masters or PhD – you can see all the details, including prices, here If sitting a test, the applicant must pass at least English Level A1 at one of the approved testing centres – you can find details of approved centres here If the applicant is over 65, or has a disability or other exceptional circumstances that stop them being able to pass the test, then they don’t have to show they meet the English language requirement. You will have to provide independent documentary evidence to show why the applicant can't take the English test Manage Cookie Preferences