B1 English Test
The new requirements for applications made for Settlement , ILR and Naturalization applications state that applicants are required to pass the Life in the UK Test and have a speaking & listening qualification at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification.
It is mandatory for every applicant applying for ILR or British Citizenship to have certification in B1 with Life in UK certificate. B1 English test has two phases, each phase of up to 5 minutes. First phase has the discussion on the topic selected by the learners from the given option whereas the second phase tests the candidates on conversation on different subject areas selected by the examiner.
The pass percentage of this examination is 75 %. If you are asked hundred questions you have to answer at least seventy five questions correctly. If you answer more than twenty six questions incorrectly then you will be considered as a failed candidate.
To apply for B1 Exam, you need to get training from a certified and authorized English training institute that is valid in the eyes of UK law. So, whether you are week in speaking English or listening English, we at English Test UK will help you overcome this problem.
English Test UK is a professional B1 English Test trainer. We will give you appropriate English training materials which will be having similar type of questions, which will be asked in the actual test. Before you take the ESOL British citizenship test ensure that you understand and read all the topics in the study guide. We conduct English Test in various locations, so you can easily choose your nearest location as your English Test Centre.
B1 test is an English Test at “B1” Level. According the CERF (common eurpean reference framework) there are different levels of a qualification starting from A1à A2 à B1à B2 à C1. In UK, home office has asked all applicants who are applying for Indefinite Level to remain or Naturalization to pass English Test at B1 level. For the requirement of Home office, applicant has to pass B1 test in speaking and listening only. B1 test is also offered in Reading and writing but for Indefinite Leave to Remain and Naturalization you have to pass Speaking and listening modules only.
B1 test by Trinity College of London: This qualification is examined by Trinity College of London who assess the B1 Trinity test. English test UK offers you B1 test through Trinity College of London. Under this qualification the exam is divided into two parts. English test UK prepares you for both parts of the exam. Although many students think B1 test is very difficult but English Test UK has prepared a material that explains the entire process of B1 test in simple English. Once a student goes through our B1 test training material will get enough confidence that he/she can book trinity test for available dates and location and pass the B1 test in their first attempt.
B1 Test can be offered by many awarding body but currently there are only two examination bodies whose certificates are valid for immigration purposes. English Test UK offers B1 test from both awarding bodies. English Test UK website list all the B1 test dates that are available in different locations of the UK. English Test UK also offers training material to study B1 test. Since, in B1 test only consist of speaking and listening parts, therefore it is easy to pass the exam. Our free training material for B1 test gives all the information that you need to pass B1 test. B1 test training material is designed in such a way that you feel confident after going through the entire worksheets. English Test UK has expert assessors on board who have assessed English Test at B1 Level for several years. They know exactly what criteria examiners are looking in a B1 test and how to answer the examiners questions.
For frequently asked questions you can vist our F&Q page.
B1 test requires preparation before sitting in the exam. Just knowing English is not answer to the exam. One should be aware of the requirements of the B1 test. English Test UK provides you with the information on B1 test. We provide you the B1 test format, sample test, examples on topics to discuss and assessment criteria for your Trinity Exam. B1 test can turn out to be difficult if you are not aware of the B1 test format, as you have to prepare few topics before you sit for Trinity B1 test. Majority of the topics that are discussed in the B1 test are easy, but one should prepare topics before sitting in the Trinity test.
B1 test is valid for two years. So if you have appeared for B1 test for Indefinite leave to remain and you plan to apply naturalization after 1 year of your indefinite leave to remain then you may not have to do the B1 test again. Once you have passed B1 test it will be valid for 2 years. Also if you pass B1 test from Trinity College of London then you do not need the certificate, you can also submit your application by providing Unique Reference Number in the applications. The examination body provides details of your B1 test result to Home office directly. The unique reference is provided to each candidate immediately when they book through www.englishtestuk.co.uk.
