Oxfordian College is pleased to offer the ESOL Skills for Life qualifications, designed to aid progression and provide access to mainstream education and employment opportunities where English language skills are essential.
These qualifications are tailored for adults aged 16 and over living in the UK who require English language skills for everyday life, study, and employment. Starting from Entry Level 1 and above, ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), ensuring quality and recognition.
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ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are made up of 3 units that carry credits and lead to standalone award-level qualifications as illustrated below. When a learner attains all three units at one level, they gain an 'all modes' ESOL Skills for Life qualification at certificate level.
Exam Format and Timings
- Speaking and listening Conversation with an examiner – 3 tasks – 10 minutes
Group discussion with an examiner – 1 task – up to 7 minutes - Writing
Controlled exam – 4 tasks – 110 minutes - Reading
Controlled exam – 30 questions within 3 tasks – 60 minutes
Exam Delivery
- Speaking and listening
Speaking and listening exams are delivered face-to-face, in-person at Registered Exam Centres.
*Trinity has developed a digital alternative method of offering our ESOL Skills for Life speaking and listening exams. Candidates can now also take their one-to-one assessments online with an experienced Trinity examiner via video conference in registered exam centres. - Writing
A paper-based exam paper undertaken at Registered Exam Centres. - Reading
A paper-based exam paper undertaken at Registered Exam Centres
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