Skip to content
  1. Home
  2. Insights & Immigration News Alerts
  3. News Alerts
  4. The United Kingdom: English Language Testing System Updates

Immigration News Alert

The United Kingdom: English Language Testing System Updates

Key Points  

  • The UK’s language testing system announced changes to its English language testing rules  

Overview  

The government of the United Kingdom (UK) launched a new measure that will allow foreign nationals to retake one section of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within 60 days of receiving the original test results. The retake allows any of the four IELTS skills to be retaken once, including listening, reading, writing or speaking.  

What are the Changes?  

The government of the UK’s government testing system updated its testing rules for foreign nationals. The IELTS is used throughout the world’s most popular English language tests for global immigration. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of the UK’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information. 

Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Envoy Global is not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. If you would like guidance on how this information may impact your particular situation and you are a client of the U.S. Law Firm, consult your attorney. If you are not a client of the U.S. Law Firm working with Envoy, consult another qualified professional. This website does not create an attorney-client relationship with the U.S. Law Firm. 

Related Content

United Kingdom
March 29, 2025

United Kingdom New Wage Increases for 2025

United Kingdom
February 18, 2025

United Kingdom Opens Young Professionals Scheme

United Kingdom
January 28, 2025

The United Kingdom Updates Pre-Settled Status Changes

Get the latest immigration news and insights, right in your inbox.