Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

English Language: Assessments

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of l non-SELT, unregulated English language tests for admission to UK higher education institutions on (a) universities and (b) students.

Answer

Student sponsors with a track record of compliance can self-assess degree level and above students’ English language ability. The assessment must confirm English ability equivalent to level B2, or above, of the Common European Framework for Language Learning in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

A review of English language sponsor self-assessment testing methods on the Student route is in progress.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 74579
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Assessments Admissions Higher education English language Students
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

English Language: Assessments

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