Amendments relating to assessment of overseas qualifications
3.—(1) In regulation 2 (interpretation)—
(a)after the definition of “main applicant” insert—
““overseas qualification” means a qualification awarded by a body located outside the United Kingdom;”;
(b)after the definition of “private medical treatment” insert—
““qualifications assessor” means a body approved by the Secretary of State to carry out assessments of overseas qualifications;
“recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification” means an assessment by a qualifications assessor of an overseas qualification to determine whether that qualification was taught or researched in English at the appropriate Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level, or above that level;
“recognised standard of overseas qualification” means an assessment by a qualifications assessor of an overseas qualification to determine whether that qualification meets or exceeds the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in the United Kingdom;”.
(2) In regulation 11(a), for “and 5A” substitute “, 5A and 5C”(1).
(3) In regulation 12(a), for “and 5” substitute “, 5 and 5C”.
(4) In Schedule 3 (documents and administration), in Table 10 (fees for miscellaneous documents and services), after entry 10.9.1(2) insert—
| “10.10 | Fees for applications for assessment of an overseas qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| 10.10.1 | Application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £140.00 |
| 10.10.2 | Application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification with downloadable digital statement confirming the outcome of the assessment | £147.50 |
| 10.10.3 | Application for a recognised standard of overseas qualification including, if requested, a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £210.00 |
| 10.10.4 | Application for a recognised standard of overseas qualification including, if requested, a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification with downloadable digital statement confirming the outcome of the assessment | £217.50”. |
(5) In Schedule 6 (premium services (in the United Kingdom)), in Table 17 (premium services in the United Kingdom), after entry 17.7.3(3) insert—
| “17.8 | Fees for expediting applications for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| 17.8.1 | Priority service application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £124.00 |
| 17.8.2 | Super priority service application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £174.00”. |
(6) In Schedule 7 (premium services (outside the United Kingdom)), in Table 18 (premium services outside the United Kingdom), after entry 18.4.1(4) insert—
| “18.5 | Fees for expediting applications for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| 18.5.1 | Priority service application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £124.00 |
| 18.5.2 | Super priority service application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £174.00”. |
(7) In Schedule 9 (applications in relation to entry clearance to enter the Isle of Man and Premium Services)—
(a)in paragraph 2, after sub-paragraph (1) insert—
“(1A) Table 21A specifies the amount of the fees for specified applications for assessment of an overseas qualification.”;
(b)after Table 21 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the Isle of Man), insert—
“Table 21A
Fees for applications for assessment of an overseas qualification
| Number of fee | Type of application | Amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 21A.1 | Application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £140.00 |
| 21A.2 | Application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification with downloadable digital statement confirming the outcome of the assessment | £147.50 |
| 21A.3 | Application for a recognised standard of overseas qualification including, if requested, a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £210.00 |
| 21A.4 | Application for a recognised standard of overseas qualification including, if requested, a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification with downloadable digital statement confirming the outcome of the assessment | £217.50”; |
(c)In Table 25 (premium services outside the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man), after entry 25.3.2 insert—
| “25.4 | Fees for expediting applications for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| 25.4.1 | Priority service application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £124.00 |
| 25.4.2 | Super priority service application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £174.00”. |
(8) In Schedule 10 (applications for entry clearance to enter the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Bailiwick of Jersey and Premium Services)—
(a)in paragraph 2, after sub-paragraph (1) insert—
“(1ZA) Table 26ZA specifies the amount of fees for specified applications for assessment of overseas qualifications.”;
(b)after Table 26 (fees for applications for entry clearance to enter the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Bailiwick of Jersey), insert—
“Table 26ZA
Fees for applications for assessment of an overseas qualification
| Number of fee | Type of application | Amount of fee |
|---|---|---|
| 26ZA.1 | Application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £140.00 |
| 26ZA.2 | Application for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification with downloadable digital statement confirming the outcome of the assessment | £147.50 |
| 26ZA.3 | Application for a recognised standard of overseas qualification including, if requested, a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £210.00 |
| 26ZA.4 | Application for a recognised standard of overseas qualification including, if requested a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification with downloadable digital statement confirming the outcome of the assessment | £217.50”; |
(c)in Table 27 (premium services outside the United Kingdom and the relevant bailiwick), after entry 27.3.2 insert—
| “27.4 | Fees for expediting applications for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| 27.4.1 | Priority service for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £124.00 |
| 27.4.2 | Super priority service for a recognised appropriate language level of overseas qualification | £174.00”. |
Article 5C was inserted into S.I. 2016/177 by S.I. 2024/1192.
Entry 10.9.1 was inserted by S.I. 2024/398.
Entry 17.7.3 was inserted by S.I. 2019/475.
Entry 18.4.1 was inserted by S.I. 2021/1035 and amended by S.I. 2024/398.