Do I need an exam to renew my British spouse visa?

You don't need an exam to renew your contract.

After the "spouse visa" expires, if you want to obtain permanent residency, you need to pass an exam called "Living in the UK", which includes an English proficiency test. The main change of the new policy is that people from non-EU regions need to take an oral English test at the Home Office before applying for a "spouse visa". In addition to spouses, the new policy also applies to engaged men, women and couples, regardless of gender.