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Migrants required to pass A Level Standard of English

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onceuponatimeinneverland · 14/10/2025 17:18

www.gov.uk/government/news/migrants-will-be-required-to-pass-a-level-standard-of-english
Just heard this on the news. Is it me or is it totally mad? Especially when you look at the relatively poor standard of speaking, listening, reading and writing that exists already for those actually born in the UK rather than migrating in.

I'm presuming that applicants won't actually have to sit A Level English language as that would be even madder.

Or maybe its entirely sensible. I'm all for having a literal workforce.

What do other countries request I wonder (can't be fussed to actually look).

Yes I am BU - A Level standard English is the bare minimum
No you aren't BU - Its mad

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

http://www.gov.uk/government/news/migrants-will-be-required-to-pass-a-level-standard-of-english

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onceuponatimeinneverland · 14/10/2025 17:29

Wadadli · 14/10/2025 17:23

“… Or maybe its entirely sensible. I'm all for having a literal workforce.“

I’m assuming you meant literATE!

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erm yes.
See, that's where A Level English Language gets you. I am not retaking it! I'll see if I can amend, but I don't think I can for some reason.

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ComfortFoodCafe · 14/10/2025 17:28

its okay to have higher standards for those wishing to move here & live here. Part of the process.

araiwa · 14/10/2025 17:27

I think it's ok to have higher standards for those wishing to emigrate here than natives.

Similar to those civics exams that barely anyone British would pass but immigrants are expected to.

Part of the process

Wadadli · 14/10/2025 17:23

onceuponatimeinneverland · 14/10/2025 17:18

www.gov.uk/government/news/migrants-will-be-required-to-pass-a-level-standard-of-english
Just heard this on the news. Is it me or is it totally mad? Especially when you look at the relatively poor standard of speaking, listening, reading and writing that exists already for those actually born in the UK rather than migrating in.

I'm presuming that applicants won't actually have to sit A Level English language as that would be even madder.

Or maybe its entirely sensible. I'm all for having a literal workforce.

What do other countries request I wonder (can't be fussed to actually look).

Yes I am BU - A Level standard English is the bare minimum
No you aren't BU - Its mad

“… Or maybe its entirely sensible. I'm all for having a literal workforce.“

I’m assuming you meant literATE!

Onlytruthfulhere · 14/10/2025 17:23

You should see some of the notices on the walls of my children’s primary school. Make me cringe very hard.

R0ckandHardPlace · 14/10/2025 17:23

It’s crazy given that the average reading age in the UK is 9-11 years old.

AgnesX · 14/10/2025 17:21

It gets ever more ridiculous. The standard of literacy in this country is pitiful.