以下是留学网为大家独家整理并翻译的签证与英语能力考试的文章,希望能增加你对英国签证的了解。 每年,有将近50万国际留学生到英国大学(学院)学习,上千门课程,从天体物理学、数学、动物学,到戏剧、绿色能源管理,再到时装学,应有尽有。
有些国际留学生需要做英语语言能力测试,需要在上课前获得资格证书或先上语言课程。目的在于确保你有能力全程参与课程,享受课程。
如果是申请四级学生签证,必须通过你所选的教育机构(学院或大学)的英语语言能力考试。这意味着机构有权决定是否授予你录用通知书,而通知书在签证申请中会用到。
一、需要学习英语语言课程,参考考试获得证书才能在英国学习吗
1.非四级签证申请者
非四级签证申请者包括有资格申请短期学习签证的学生。
你所选的教育机构肯能会要求你获得资格证或参加测试,或者要求你先修某一门课程。
因此咨询教育机构,看他们有哪些英语语言要求,在语言学习方面能给你提供哪些帮助。
2. 四级签证申请者
我想在英国学习,但需要四级签证才能上NQF 6/QCF 6/SCQF 9及以上(包括本科、硕士、博士)水平的高等教育机构的课。
如果你属于上述情况,你的大学或学院会要求你持有英语语言水平证书。这样是为了保证你有足够的语言技能,能最大限度地吸收课程内容。有了证书,学校基本就能保证你的CAS了。
对于以下国家或地区的学生,不做英语语言测试要求:欧盟国、欧洲经济区、瑞士、英国内政部鉴定的主要英语国家。尽管没有明确规定,但你的大学或学院仍有可能要求你做英语语言测试,因此在申请签证的时候要问清楚。
英语语言测试机构有很多,包括 IELTS, CAE, ETS TOEFL, PTE 和伦敦三一学院。你的大学或学院可能会让你选择其中一个。或者学校自己举办考试。
因此要问清你的大学或学院是否有英语语言测试要求,如果有,具体怎么要求。
也有很多大学、学院或学校在学生学习之前(或期间)开设语言课程,以帮助学生提供语言技能。
问清你的大学或学院有哪些语言要求,以及学校能给你提供哪些语言帮助。
我正在申请四级签证,以期在非高等教育机构学习NQF 6/QCF 6/SCQF 9及以上水平的课程
我正在申请四级签证,以便能在上高等教育机构的课程之前学习英语语言课程。
如果你属于上述情况之一,你可能需要在授权的考试中心参加强制性安全英语语言测试(secure English language test),以顺利通过签证。
如果你属于下列情况,则不需参考强制性安全英语语言测试:
1.来自主要英语国家;
2.已经获得相当于(或高于)英国学士学位的在主要英语国家以英语教授的专业资格证;
3.已经以四级(儿童)学生的身份(或在2009年3月31日前有效的学生规章要求下该规则允许18周岁以下的学生留在英国)成功修满课程,并且课程时长在半年以上、结束时间在学校授予CAS起的两年内。
二、参加强制性安全英语语言测试(SELT)
自2015年4月6日起,只有IELTS和伦敦三一学院是内政部批准的英语语言测试机构,它们的考试证书可作为你申请签证时的有效材料。
在英国国内,IELTS和伦敦三一学院都举办参考强制性安全英语语言测试。在英国以外,只有IELTS举办参考强制性安全英语语言测试。
如果需要参加强制性安全英语语言测试,请和上述机构联系。考试成绩将作为签证申请材料直接发送到UKVI 办公室,你不需要发复印件给学校。
Each year, nearly 500,000 students from around the world come to the UK's universities and colleges to study thousands of exciting subjects, from astrophysics, mathematics and zoology to drama, green energy management, fashion and more.
Some international students need to take an English language test, qualification or pre-sessional course before they can be accepted onto their chosen course.
This is to make sure that you are able to participate fully in classes and enjoy the course.
If you are applying for a Tier 4 student visa, you must meet the English language level set by your chosen institution (your college or university). This means that your institution can issue you a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which is required for your visa application.
Do I need to take an English language course, qualification or test before I can study in the UK?
Non-Tier 4 applicants
Non-Tier 4 applicants include those eligible for a Short-term study visa.
Your chosen institution may ask you for proof of your language level before they accept you onto your course.
They may ask you for a qualification or test, or they may ask you to take a certain course.
Ask the institution about their English language entry requirements and the language support they can offer you.
Tier 4 applicants
I want to study in the UK and need a Tier 4 visa for a course at level NQF 6/QCF 6/SCQF 9 or above (e.g. bachelor's degree, master's degree, PhD) at a higher education institution.
If this applies to you, your chosen university or college may ask you for proof of your English language level. This is to ensure your language skills are enough for you to get the most out of all parts of the course. When they have this proof, they can issue you your CAS.
There is no requirement to take an English language test if you are a national of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland or one of the majority English speaking countries as defined by the UK Home Office. However, your chosen university or college may still ask you to take an English language test, so check when you apply.
A number of English Language tests are available, including IELTS, CAE, ETS TOEFL, PTE and Trinity College London. Your chosen university or college may ask you to take one of these tests. Alternatively, they might hold their own tests.
It is very important to check with your university or college and find out whether you need an English language test and which tests are acceptable according to their requirements.
Many universities, colleges and schools in the UK also run courses to help students improve their language skills before and during their studies.
Ask your chosen university or college about their English language entry requirements and the language support they can offer you.
I am applying for a Tier 4 visa to study at level NQF 6/QCF 6/SCQF 9 or above at a non-higher education institution
or
I am applying for a Tier 4 visa to study at level NQF 3/4/5/ or QCF 3/4/5 or SCQF 6/7/8
or
I am applying for a Tier 4 visa to take a pre-sessional English language course at a higher education institution before entering a course
If any of the above apply to you, you may need to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at an approved testing centre as part of your visa application.
You do not need to take a SELT if:
You are from a majority English-speaking country
You have completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree which was taught in English in a majority English-speaking country
You have successfully completed a course as a Tier 4 (Child) student (or under the student rules that were in force before 31 March 2009, where you were granted permission to stay while you were under 18 years old) which was:
At least six months in length and
Ended within two years of the date the sponsor assigned the CAS.
Taking a Secure English Language Test (SELT)
From 6 April 2015, only IELTS and Trinity College London English language tests will be approved by the Home Office as SELTs for those who need an English language test as part of their visa application (click here to see who this applies to).
In the UK, both IELTS and Trinity centres provide SELTs. Outside the UK, only IELTS test centres will provide SELTs.
If you need to take a SELT test, you must book and pay for it with one of the providers above. Your results will be sent direct to the UKVI office as part of your visa application. In this case, your course provider does not need to be sent a copy.