English in the UK

English in the UK 2007-11-07

English ability will play important part in new UK points based system

An English language requirement will be introduced as part of the new points-based immigration system coming into effect for the United Kingdom in 2008. Details have not yet been announced, but it is expected that non-European Union immigrants, both skilled and unskilled, will be required to meet certain language requirements to qualify under the new Tiered system.