Private Hire Drivers: English Test for Transport of London (TfL)
From 14th October 2016 onwards, all private hire drivers have to pass an English Test when applying for licence to TfL (Transport of London). This requirement applies to both new and renewal licence applications.
Under the new policy, TfL requires all drivers to communicate in English at CEFR B1 Level. This level of English is enough for drivers to communicate with passengers. Drivers of this English level can understand the destination location, discuss the route, provide fare and read the traffic signs on the way. The driver can also able to respond the important safety and travel information sent by TfL.
From 14th October 2016: Transitional Process
All applicants applying on or after 14th October 2016 must pass English test no later than 31st March 2017. Any license holder who does not satisfy TfL by fulfilling the English Language requirement may face licensing action.
From 1st April 2017:
All applicants applying after 1st April 2017 must fulfil the English Language requirement prior to applying for license. License will not be issued if evidence of English Language is not provided along with the application.
www.EnglishTestUK.co.uk is the booking website to book English Test for TfL. The English Test requirement for private hire drivers is to pass English Test at the Common European Framework Refrence of Languages (“CEFR”) B1 Level in all the four modules including Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
It is important to know that not all CEFR B1 qualifications are approved by TfL. Applicant are therefore advised to book the test which is approved by TfL. On this website you have select the Exam Type as Private Hire Driver. This test will allow you to sit for a B1 for Private Hire Drivers at B1 Level in all four modules.
About the B1 Test for Private Hire Driver:
The B1 test has four modules; Reading, writing, speaking and Listening.
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Reading & Writing 2 hours: § 2x Reading tasks § 1 x Reading into writing task
§ 1 x Writing task |
Speaking & Listening 18 minutes: 1 x Topic task 1 x Conversation task
2 x Listening tasks |
All four modules can be done on the same day.
Certificate will be provided within 15 working days
Training & Learning Material for the Test:
English Test UK will provide all the learning material and guidance notes once you have booked the test. A comprehensive guidance documents about the format of the exams, topics that examiner will ask in the exam (speaking module), marking criteria and scoring chart will be provided to you.
In addition, we will provide you with official sample practice papers with answers to you. Once you have gone through all preparation material you will be more than confident to sit for test.
Mock Test for Speaking and Listening:
We can also arrange for a mock test with one of our trained Assessors for Free. This process helps candidate to assess their current level of preparation. Our Assessors can then recommend you to proceed with the exam or postpone it.
Book the Test:
To book the test for Private Hire Drivers (B1) visit our book now section on the top and select ISE 1 B1 / Private Hire Drivers. You can also click here for booking. If you need any help during the booking process you can call our office at 0333 444 0110.
