Qualifications

We believe it is important for ESOL learners to get qualifications. With us, in the Community Learning and Skills Service (CLaSS) it is possible to get a full Skills for Life ESOL qualification after three terms.

Qualifications are available at :

• Entry 1
• Entry 2
• Entry 3
• Level 1
• Level 2

Entry 1 is the lowest qualification. Level 2 is the highest qualification.

Level 1 = equivalent to GCSE grades D + E
Level 2 = equivalent to GCSE grades A - C

The Skills for Life ESOL qualifications consist of three tests:

• Speaking and Listening
• Reading
• Writing

Each term, ESOL classes are prepared for one of these tests.

• Autumn Term (starting in September) - Reading
• Spring Term (starting in January) - Speaking and Listening
• Summer Term (starting in March/April) - Writing

When you have passed all three tests, then you get a qualification.

Some people are very good at speaking and listening and reading, but not so good at writing. You can take the tests at different levels. Every time you pass a test, you get a certificate. If you pass tests at different levels, then the qualification you get will be at the lowest level of the tests you have passed.

For example:

If you pass ESOL tests at :

• Entry 2 (Speaking and Listening)
• Entry 3 (Reading)
• Entry 1(Writing)

You will receive a qualification at Entry 1

If you pass ESOL tests at :

• Level 1 (Speaking and Listening)
• Entry 3 (Reading)
• Entry 3 (Writing)

You will receive a qualification at Entry 3

If you pass ESOL tests at :

• Entry 2 (Speaking and Listening)
• Entry 2 (Reading)
• Entry 2 (Writing)

You will receive a qualification at Entry 2