Higher Education: English Language
2026-06-24 · Department for Education · 13274 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the written statement of 25 June 2026 on Student outcomes in higher education, HCWS150, what level of English language proficiency is being considered as part of the proposed consultation.
Answer
The department’s consultation will seek views on whether and if so, how, a clear, consistent baseline of English language proficiency could be used as a condition of access to student finance to strengthen protections across the system. Our aim is to prot...