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International English qualifications are offered at six levels benchmarked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. These qualifications provide knowledge for the use of English in real-life situations and promise a high-quality, internationally recognised qualification for entry to higher education or professional e employment anywhere in the world.

They are a communicative English test focusing on all four language skills (writing, reading, listening and speaking), and are internationally recognised for both academic progression and employment.

Led by qualified and experienced trainers, interactive classroom sessions provide learners with essential knowledge, while practice sessions prepare learners for real life situations, enabling them to test, practice and anchor key skills. The programme reaches out to learners from varying backgrounds, through clearly and simply sculpted modules and hands on practice on various English functions.

Features

» Mapped to Common European Framework.
» Use of English in real-life situations
» Multiple levels of qualifications for English competence required for career progression
» Recognised worldwide by professional bodies
» Recognised by UK Border Agency
» Certificate valid indefinitely.
» Tests are on-demand with flexible exam dates.
» Flexibility of Spoken and Written being 2 separate exams.
» Practice papers available for download.

Certification

Qualification Number

Description

Levels

ISESOL
International Spoken English for Speakers of Other Languages

8985

Speak effectively and fluently in real life situations and at the workplace

A1 & A2
B1 & B2
C1 & C2

IESOL
International English for Speakers of Other Languages

8984

Read English texts write effectively in English and understand English discourse.

A1 & A2
B1 & B2
C1 & C2

English Qualifications for UK VISA Application
ISESOL + IESOL

9992

Approved by UK Border Agency*

A1 & A2
B1 & B2
C1 & C2

Spoken English Qualifications - 8985

The International Spoken ESOL qualifications are non-native speakers of English and who would like to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English. These qualifications complement the International ESOL series.

The course is divided into four parts and subsequent units to help students improve their spoken English and prepare for the spoken ESOL exams. The course is similar for both A1 and A2 certifications. However, the certification assessment is different for each.

Levels A1 A2, B1 , B2, C1 & C2
Qualification ISESOL
Eligibility Age-14 yrs
Duration in hours 90 per level
Assessment

Oral interviews

Career

Work as an effective assistant in call centres, BPO/service and all verticals across industries or take up higher qualifications

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English Qualifications - 8984

The IESOL qualification is for non native users of the language and who need to improve their language competence. The course is designed to build listening, reading and writing skills for practical global communication.

Levels A1 A2, B1 , B2, C1 & C2
Qualification ISESOL (8984)
Eligibility Age-14 yrs & Above
Duration in hours 90 per level
Assessment

Single exam paper which covers Listening, Reading and Writing

Career

Work as an effective assistant in call centres, BPO/service and all verticals across industries or take up higher qualifications

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English Qualifications for UK VISA Application - 9992 (ISESOL + IESOL)

A combination of ISESOL and IESOL are recognized and approved by UK border Agency* as minimum level of English language competency, as part of the visa applications process. This would help skilled and highly skilled migrants wishing to work or live in the UK.

Levels A1 A2, B1 , B2, C1 & C2
Qualification ISESOL + IESOL
Eligibility Age-14 yrs & Above
Duration in hours 180 for each level
Assessment

oral interviews and pen and paper written test

VISA Application Requirements

Recognised by the UK Border Agency* as an approved English language test.

The following levels of the City & Guilds IESOL Diploma are recognized as minimum level of English language competency, as part of the visa applications:

Level: Tier -1

Category: Highly Skilled Migrants

Qualification: ESOL Diploma* at Expert (C1) level

Level: Tier -2

Category: Skilled Migrants

Qualification: ESOL Diploma* at Communicator (B2) level

Level: Tier -4

Category: Student visa

Qualification: ESOL Diploma* at Achiever (B1) level

Level: Tier -4

Category: Spouse/partner visa

Qualification: Under this category, candidates are required to achieve a ‘pass’ or ‘first class pass’ in the listening and speaking skills within the ESOL Diploma* at Preliminary (A1) level

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