TFL announces a mandatory English Language Requirement for Private Hire Drivers

LONDON - Nov. 4, 2016 - PRLog -- TFL has just announced that:
An English language requirement will apply to all applications for private hire drivers licences received by TfL on, or after, 14 October 2016. This includes applications for both renewal and new licences.

From 14 October 2016:
A transitional process will apply to all licence applications received by TfL on or after 14 October 2016: the licence holder must satisfy TfL that they have met the English language requirement by no later than 31 March 2017. Any licence holder that fails to do this may face licensing action

From 1 April 2017:

For applications received on or after 1 April 2017, all applicants must provide evidence that they meet the English language requirement as part of their application before a licence will be issued.

Language requirement
Applicants may satisfy TfL of their ability to meet the requirement by providing:

• A certificate from one of TfL's secure English language test providers confirming that the applicant's level of proficiency in the English language is at level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: ("CEFR") or above; or;
• Documentary evidence of a qualification (whether or not the qualification was obtained in the United Kingdom) on the basis of which TfL is satisfied that the applicant's level of proficiency in the English language is equivalent to level B1 on the CEFR or above.

At Intelligent Training Academy, we have years of experience preparing people for English Language exams. That's why we have set up a B1 English Test Hotline: 0208 279 0719 for cab drivers to help them to meet this new English Test requirement for their Private Hire application with TFL. We have organised English classes for private hire drivers on weekdays, weekends, in the morning and evenings. We also have B1 English exams in speaking, listening, reading and writing in different parts of London to meet TFL requirement. Our website: http://www.intelligenttrainingacademy.com/cefr-b1-english... provides full information about the B1 exam dates and locations.

If you have been affected with these new rules and need further information or guidance, please call out hotline on: 0208 279 0719 or visit our website: www.intelligenttrainingacademy.com