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Acceptable qualifications and assessment certificates

1. Acceptable educational qualifications include:

  • UK GCSE / O level (or equivalent) certificate showing a “pass” grade*
  • UK AS level or A level certificate showing a “pass” grade*
  • UK BA Hons, BSc Hons degree or higher (such as a masters or PhD)*
  • UK HNC or HND qualification*
  • ESOL qualification showing English language skills equivalent to level B1 (CEFR) or higher. Examples of acceptable qualifications include ‘ESOL International speaking and listening’ and ‘ESOL Skills for life (UK)’ (to be considered equivalent the qualification must be at least “entry level 2” or “entry level 3”, “level 1” or “level 2”. Qualifications at “Entry Level 1” will not be accepted)
  • SELT: secure English language test, grade 5 or higher
  • Cambridge: English language B2 First
  • GESE: graded examinations in spoken English, grade 5 or higher
  • ISE: integrated skills in English, ISE(1)(B1)
  • UK NVQ, BTEC or City & Guilds qualification equivalent to GCSE or above, such as:
    • Level 2 NVQ certificate in road passenger vehicle driving (Taxi and Private Hire)
    • City & Guilds, Level 2 certificate in introduction to the role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver

* These qualifications do not have to relate to just an English language exam, but could be any UK school / college / university subject, as we are aware that such a subject was taught and carried out using the English language, and that the exams were taken using the English language, and marked by a UK examining board.

2. Acceptable English language assessments include:

  • A “pass” certificate from Phoenix Solutions
    • email info@taxitesthub.co.uk to book a short online or face-to-face assessment
    • they will need your name, your telephone number, and the time and date of your pre-booked virtual appointment with our Licensing Team
    • they will send the result of your assessment directly to us
  • A “pass” certificate from Englisure
    • Visit their website and create an account using your email address
    • Once registered, you can navigate directly to the “Take Test” page — no prebooking is required
    • On the Take Test page, you will be prompted to upload a copy of a valid photo ID (PNG or JPEG file types) for verification, and to enter your full name. You will then give consent for periodic webcam snapshots while taking the test
    • At the end of the test, your score is displayed, and you have the option to purchase (for a small fee) your certificate by providing your bank details
    • If you pass the test you can download your pass certificate directly from their website and include it as part of your application to us
    • website: englisure
  • A “pass" certificate from the International English Test (CEFR B1 – Intermediate Level is the minimum requirement)
  • A “pass” certificate from an online English language skills (written and oral) assessment provider (i.e. Pearson Versant English for Taxi Drivers)
    • The cost of the assessment is paid by the applicant (or the company the applicant will work for) directly to the assessment