Four months after the UK made changes in its student visa rules, many Punjabi students in the UK have already been sent back and more may follow for failing to clear the newly introduced English language requirement test.
From April 6 this year, the English language requirement has been changed from B1 to B2 level. This means that those going to the UK for graduation will have to appear for the English language test at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Now, Indian students in the UK are required to clear four English Language Foundation Stage tests if the institutions in which they are enrolled feel that the English level of the students is not up to the mark.
“If a student fails to clear these tests in three attempts, he or she is repatriated,” said Kushdeep Kaur (name changed) of Langeana in Moga district.
Why the stumbling block
Those going to the UK for graduation have now to appear for the English language test at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference
Indian students in the UK are required to clear four English Language Foundation Stage tests if the institutions in which they are enrolled feel that their English level is not up to the mark
The initial fee for the test is 1,000 pounds and the re-appearing fee is a whopping 2,500 pounds, say students
Travel agents are misleading students by not telling them about the new rules for studying abroad, says Lok Bhalai Party chief Ramoowalia
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