Use this service when you are applying for a UK visa if you need to evidence:
- your overseas qualification is comparable to a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in the UK
- the level of English proficiency needed to complete the qualification
Qualification and Language Service (QLS)
QLS is provided by Ecctis on behalf of the Home Office.
Use our services if you need to evidence your overseas qualification level or your English language proficiency when you apply for one of the following visas or permissions:
- Family
- Health and Care Worker
- High Potential Individual
- Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Innovator Founder
- International Agreement (TW)
- International Sportsperson
- Minister of Religion (T2)
- Representative of an Overseas Business
- Scale-up Worker
- Skilled Worker
- Student
Check which service you need
There are two services available:
- English Proficiency and Qualification Comparison
- Qualification Comparison
If you are unsure which service you need, use our online checker.
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English Proficiency and Qualification Comparison
Qualification Comparison
Use this service if you need to evidence the level of your qualification for points in the Skilled Worker route (PhD only) or for the High Potential Individual route