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Home Office ESOL Guidelines

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Latest guidelines from the Home Office on the ESOL standards required for naturalisation

‘For many years, people applying to be naturalised as British citizens have needed to possess “sufficient knowledge” of either English, Scottish Gaelic, or Welsh…From 28 July 2004, the standard of knowledge of the English language which applicants for naturalisation will need has been defined as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Entry 3.’


The full guidelines can be downloaded from the Resources section on the right.


Source: Home Office



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