Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Only simple language and government testing should be performed. The British public couldn’t tell you about our history.

Yes, but it should only cover what the UK education system covers at basic schooling level, as most, if not all UK citizens, would fail a UK citizenship test.

Realistically a lot of immigrants do not know how to speak english in the UK. However, they tend to be the hardest workers in the UK and contribute to society.

Yes, but make the test more on living in the UK and life in the UK, rather than British culture. You can still include British culture, but the test should mostly be based on living in the UK and life in the UK

History shouldn’t be included as even some uk citizens don’t even know the history of the uk e.g. what happened in Constantinople

As long as it only contains topics that the average English citizen knows and not obscure or irrelevant history

Yes, but only of the country's majority language and parts of the government they will interact with in their immigration process

No, but we should include basic interrogation into the eligibility of the potential migrant and assess their background efficiently.

Yes, and make them also affirm layalty to the crown, state and empire and memorise the anthem as well as enforce a minimum assimilation program for descendants(born here), old people are permitted to remain with their original cultural practices.

potentailly but it would need to be a very simple test that basically every british citizen would pass

We need to close our Borders for at least 10 years, with only exception to Persecuted people like Christians in Afghanistan.

Regardless, all adults applying for citizenship should be required to pass a more than basic citizenship test, and all able-minded school-children should be taught its contents.

No, but everyone receiving an education in this country should go through a similar test - not to see if they can or cannot stay, but as a form of encouraging and preserving culture

As long as they are respectful to the countries traditions, culture and values and makes contributions to the economy they don't require a citizenship test.

Yes, but citizens by birthright or other means should be educated to have the same level of knowledge expected from immigrants

language only, history and culture are ultimately irrelevant when it comes to productivity and promoting cultural diversity

I Have done it and I should be deported got them wrong and I was born here re think the way it is done

Simple answer... YES.

Yes and respect our culture not live by theirs if they want to practice their culture they should go home and practice it

Yes, but only very basic topics which are relevant to today's culture. Such as common customs, things that are considered to be rude or polite, and basic language that will allow them to ask for directions, go to the shop etc (A1 on the CEFR). The current citizenship test is too complex and most UK Citizens wouldn't pass it.

Yes but it should be simple, basic and able to show they can function in our community. Also, it should be at the individuals level of understanding.

Yes, but only so that they can feel more comfortable in our society. Not a 'test' to see if they know enough.

Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics, but in the same breath british people born here or already live here should have to pass it too. It should be a passable by all not just immigrants.

Most UK citizens couldn't pass a test! However, I think immigrants should have a good grasp of language, an overview of the government, and info about British society. So: phrases and idioms and their meanings, things that may be offensive, what to do in certain situations, and who to contact. Just things that people born here or have lived here forever take for granted without thinking. It's not that important but could be helpful in a daily badis.

No, they should pass a test of usefulness to the UK in either hours or work performed or taxes paid.

Yes to a language test, No to a citizenship test about things that are irrelevant to most UK citizens

Yes but the questions need to be relevant to day to day life, laws and situations in the UK. Learning about 1066 will not help that secure a job or deal with life in the UK on a day to day basis.

Yes, but since most citizens couldn't pass the test, the relevant information should start being taught and tested in schools

Yes, but they don't need to learn about the country's history and government. Language and their skills should suffice.

They should have to pass language tests only to ensure they will be able to integrate into society in a useful way unless genuinely seeking asylum in a humanitarian crisis.

No their citizenship should be based on contribution to society, ie being in a job and paying taxes for several years

Yes, but the current test contains irrelevant questions that most people can’t answer. There should be greater emphasis on modern British values, society, culture and democracy.

It should be extremely difficult for anyone so only those who are the best quality can enter the country

It should include the same levels of knowledge that would be expected from a college level student not studying British history.

Yes, but only to gain indefinite leave to remain.
Yes, and make the questions more relevant.
Yes, and have someone who understands the questions they are asking write the questions because the current ‘life in the UK test’ is full of irrelevancies from a 1950’s textbook.

Yes, but only after they have been in our country for 6 months to learn about our culture. Also only very basic and simple topics.

Yes, but the test should be about understanding cultural norms and integrating, not a prove how British you are test.

Yes but language only. mandatory learning on british values - acceptance, tolerance, diversity should b e added.

Yes... having reviewed the current test, the average Brit can't pass it - how can you expect immigrants to have a greater understanding of the country's history and culture than those that inhabit it! In many cases the immigrant has a good level of intelligence and would operate just fine in the country without knowing who King Henry's 3rd wife was!

It should be more focused on how well we think they would integrate into Society, if there any fundamenal issues, or what support they would need.

Citizenship education should be provided for immigrants and resident children, and should be the same for both, as should the test. It should focus on values & language not history or culture.

Yes, but ones used in the past were ridiculous. My husband and I could barely answer these when we looked at them. It needs to be valid.

Yes, but make the topics more relevant to actual life in UK and modern life in UK and important topics and morals. The questions and knowledge needed to pass this test is outdated and most of our citizens would have to study to pass it. People born in wales scotland and NI would probably fail if as our education wasn’t base on English history. The test is based mostly around the monarchy and English history and this is a shame.

Yes, but only once such a test had been vigorously developed by testing it on natural-born citizens first to establish a baseline for what knowledge is actually necessary for every day life.

No, but they should demonstrate a basic ability to communicate in English to show they'd sufficiently be able to traverse life in the UK to a degree.

No, as I've seen a citizenship test & wouldn't necessarily pass it even though I was born here! They should be required to either speak English or attend compulsory classes to learn it, though.

Yes but it must be based on our way of living and that they are willing or must assimilate to our beliefs and leave their own beliefs behind

Yes, but it should test actual practical knowledge on UK society and its functioning. The current test covers far to many topics that are not relevant to living in the UK today.

Should be able to pass an English language test to ensure they can manage and be able to understand citizens.

Yes, but only if the test is developed by a group of teachers/academics, with minimal political intervention. See Canada's test, which is about being progressive and positively contributing to the nation

The test should concentrate on the ethics of our country not general history. Like a contract that they understand certain ‘traditions’ are not allowed in the country. For example fgm

Yes, but get a sample of UK-born citizens to complete the standard test and use their scores as a benchmark to determine what an appropriate pass mark is

They should pass a test which evidences their understanding and the expectation around their behaviour and how to adapt to our culture

When anyone moves to a new culture helpful information such as cultural nuances and language tips should be offered/shared to help them settle comfortably

Yes, an understanding of the language and general culture. Essentially... is communication achievable and do they hold the same values in terms of how to treat their fellow peoples as the general populace.

Only to create better opportunities for immigrants to learn the countries language and teach skills to help integration into society to stop isolation

Yes, prioritisation on language and culture, once they have passed the test they should swear allegiance to King and Country, like they do in the USA

Yes, but make the questions realistic - that a regular citizen could answer; and use the answers to define further assistance to help the immigrants assimilate to life in the UK quicker.

Yes, but it should only cover very basic topics, and be required after a certain amount of time spent in the country

They should have to respect laws and traditions in this country, they should speak English snd pledge allegiance to the crown

Yes, but the test should be made easier as the current standard would not allow for most UK citizens to pass

Yes, but it should be regularly administered to a control group of citizens to establish the existing knowledge amongst citizens, against which scores should be compared

The only requirements should be an ability to speak to the capacity to learn english and not hold bigoted views

Yes - and if it is important to us, then the same test should also be taken by pupils before leaving school

We need to remove the link between immigration and citizenship. The idea of taking a test creates the concept that there is a link.

It should cover the language and culture rather than history and government, It should be a test that citizens could pass with ease. I'd rather immigrants know about balamory and peckham spring than who lives in whitehall

It depends if they are asylum seekers or not, if they are skilled and coming here to work then yes, but if seeking emergency asylum. No.

The test should focus on the UK's culture and values.
No one cares how many seats there are in parliament or the name of the monarch in 1658,
especially as the positive history of the UK is ignored like beginning the global ban of slavery.
However, our values are important we do value freedom of speech, equal rights, and anti-discrimination.
This should be heavily impressed onto those wishing to become citizens.

Yes, but a large knowledge of history is not needed. Just laws, rules, values and language is important.

Yes, but the test should only cover topics relevant to British culture and society for current times.

Yes, but it should cover useful topics such as how public series work, how to open a bank account etc. Nobody needs to know when women got the vote.

Yes but it shouldn't be just about passing one test. There should be active integration community programme to help foster a greater sense of community and importantly support for English language for those who are not native.

Some who have been discriminated before may be reluctant to engage with the wider culture and only their sub relatable culture.

Yes, and so should existing british citizens, and it should cover more than just a basic understanding.

If they're over the age of 16 they should be able to complete key GCSE level exams if not then they shouldn't be accepted.

Yes, but it should focus more on language and less on abstract history facts that most British people would not be able to answer.

Historical understanding should be very basic, but language and government should be understood at a good level

Yes, but focus more on being a good citizen, no littering, good community cohesion, speaking/learning English for whole family. History/government a bit irrelevant