Migrants planning to move to the UK in 2026 will now face stricter regulations requiring them to demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to an A-Level standard to secure their visas. These new measures, introduced by the government to reduce immigration levels, will be enforced starting January 8th, impacting applicants for skilled worker or scale-up visas.
Applicants for these visas must attain a B2 level in English, surpassing the current B1 standard, which is comparable to GCSE. This implies they will essentially have to pass an A-Level English Language exam to obtain their visas.
Recently, Sophia Galer posted a challenging quiz on TikTok, designed with A-Level standard questions, revealing that many British citizens might struggle to pass the test. Would you be able to pass it?
In her video, Sophia posed the question, “Could you pass the same English language test required for skilled migrants coming to the UK next year?” She combined a quiz with news updates to engage viewers.
She crafted questions related to the upcoming changes in the English test for migrants. Test your knowledge by attempting to answer these questions.
What are your thoughts on the quiz? Do you believe you could pass a B2-level language assessment? Check below for the correct answers and see how well you performed.
At the conclusion of her video, Sophia emphasized that the grammatical nuances tested are expectations for B2 speakers in terms of recognition and fluent application. She particularly invited British viewers to compare their results.
Comments on Sophia’s post revealed that many individuals struggled to ace the test. Even those with an A-Level in English Language admitted to facing difficulties in answering all the questions accurately.
Notably, the upcoming changes will affect individuals arriving in the UK on skilled worker, scale-up, or high potential individual (HPI) visas. Skilled worker visas are granted to migrants employed by approved employers earning a minimum of £41,700 annually or the corresponding industry salary.
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