As far as I can see, you do NOT have to sit the test as an ESOL qualification gained on a citizenship course is sufficient.
The only thing I am unsure about is how the ESOL grading works. Is level 1 the highest or the lowest? Will you need to move up to level 3?
Ask at the college where you got it if it is sufficient, they would know.
ESOL with citizenship content courses.
If you are not yet at ESOL Entry 3 you will be able to meet the new requirements by successfully completing new language courses involving learning materials which incorporate information about citizenship. These materials are intended to enable you to gain sufficient knowledge of the UK at the same time as developing your knowledge of the English language. In order to meet the requirements for naturalisation you will need to show that you have successfully progressed from one ESOL level to the next.
On the link that Waheed provided you, scroll down to 2.1 and read or just read it here.
2.1 What is ESOL?
It means English for Speakers of Other Languages. The courses are concerned with the teaching of English to speakers of other languages who wish to live and work in the UK. Successfully gaining an ESOL qualification in speaking and listening through attending a course with both language and citizenship elements will mean you have met the language and knowledge of life in the UK requirements for naturalisation at the same time.
Double check you did a course recognised by the Home Office
2.8 Will you accept certificates from any college?
Certificates are issued by recognised awarding bodies, and not by colleges themselves. From 1 November 2005, we will only accept ESOL Skills for Life certificates (or in Scotland 2 ESOL Units at Access Level under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework approved by the Scottish Qualification Authority) that have been obtained by attendance at a public sector (Further Education, Adult or Community) college. This is because at present, very few, if any, private sector colleges are offering ESOL courses.
It is possible that in the future, private sector colleges will begin to offer, at an applicant's own expense, ESOL Skills for Life courses or their Scottish equivalent that are suitable for those applying for naturalisation. If you decide that you would prefer to use such a college, we would encourage you to choose one that is accredited under the "English UK" scheme. This is for your own protection, as it guarantees you a good standard of tuition at a fair price by qualified teachers. The Home Office may not accept certificates that have been obtained through attendance at a non-accredited college.
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