Do I still need to take the ILETS exam ?

I got accepted to the University of Manchester with an A* in IGCSE English as a Second Language, which meets the standard for English language proficiency at UoM. Does that exempt me from having to prove knowledge of the English language when applying to a student visa ? Kindly note that IGCSE ESL is not included on the UKVI's approved list of SELT.

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Reply 1

QZ_Zhu

Don't quote me on this, but I have heard that unless you are a British citizen (or permanent residence?) you will most likely have to take IELTS and I don't think GCSE English really counts. But if you managed to do decently at GCSE, IELTS shouldn't need too much additional preparation. I would confirm with teacher at you're school just in case.

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Reply 2

Admit-One

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Original post by Lin_09

If UoM did not include an English Language condition in your offer and will be issuing you with a CAS, then you don’t need an IELTS for the purposes of obtaining a visa.

To confirm this, I would either speak to either their admissions team or the international office.

Original post by QZ_Zhu

Don't quote me on this, but I have heard that unless you are a British citizen (or permanent residence?) you will most likely have to take IELTS and I don't think GCSE English really counts.

This isn’t true if the Uni is the sponsor for a CAS for the purposes of obtaining a visa. They can accept GCSE/IGCSE English.

Reply 3

crazy_twist

Hey there, I'm in a very similar situation to you, I also got an unconditional offer to UOM and they didn't require any proof of English other than my B in IGCSe and the fact that I've previously lived in the UK. I am waiting to get a CAS and then applying for a visa. My question is did you get your student visa without any english tests like IELTS?

Reply 4

Lin_09

Original post by Raisul_Bhuiya

Hi,

I have not applied for a visa yet since I still didn't receive my CAS. I will receive it after A-level results day in August if meet my conditional offer.

With regards to proof of English Language proficiency for my visa, I contacted UoM and was told that since I had met the standard at UoM, my CAS will state that I've had my English Proficiency assessed. Therefore, I won't have to sit any English Assessment exam.

Hope I was of help!

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