If your CAS was assigned to you on or after 21 April 2011, your education provider must ensure that:
If you do not meet the English language requirement, your education provider cannot assign a CAS to you.
If you are applying to Tier 4 from overseas, you may be required to attend an interview with UK Border Agency officers, either as part of your visa application or when you arrive in the UK. If you are required to attend an interview and you cannot show at that interview that your English language ability is at the required standard, we may refuse your application or refuse to let you enter the UK.
The requirement to have acceptable English language skills before you can apply to become an adult student under Tier 4 (General) of the points-based system.
New list of approved English language tests
If your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) was assigned to you before 21 April 2011, your education provider must ensure that you are competent in English at a minimum of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) unless:
You must still meet the English language requirement if you want to study an English language course (unless you are covered by one of the exemptions above).
If your CAS was assigned to you on or after 21 April 2011, your education provider must ensure that:
If you do not meet the English language requirement, your education provider cannot assign a CAS to you.
If you are applying to Tier 4 from overseas, you may be required to attend an interview with UK Border Agency officers, either as part of your visa application or when you arrive in the UK. If you are required to attend an interview and you cannot show at that interview that your English language ability is at the required standard, we may refuse your application or refuse to let you enter the UK.
All of these Cambridge English exams are recognised for Tier 4 student applications to the UK.
The exams cover all four language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening. In some cases candidates will need to pass the exam with a minimum score in particular skills or with a minimum overall score for all four skills.
Before entering the exam, candidates should check for more information on UK immigration policies and procedures, including English-language requirements, at theUKBA website.
In addition to Tier 4 student visas, Cambridge English exams are also recognised by the UKBA as meeting the language requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 immigration, covering working in the UK and spouse/partner visas.
