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International ESOL Diploma (9992)
The International ESOL Diploma is a combination of City & Guilds International ESOL and International Spoken ESOL. The qualification assesses all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The diploma can be taken at six levels and was developed from the Common European Framework (CEF).
International ESOL (8984)
a single exam paper which covers listening, reading and writing.
The City & Guilds International ESOL qualifications will help you demonstrate your ability to communicate in English to enable you to work or study in English-speaking countries and/or environments.
International Spoken ESOL (8985)
which assesses real speaking ability through a one to one structured interview.
The City & Guilds International Spoken ESOL examinations offer a comprehensive test of spoken English which can either be a stand-alone examination or a complement to the International ESOL (reading, writing and listening) examination. The tasks in the examination are designed to test the use of English in real-life situations. The Spoken ESOL series of graded examinations provides ‘steps up the ladder’ of proficiency and can motivate students who are attending courses over a long period to continue their studies. They are suitable for learners attending short courses in English
This qualification is for:
- Non-native speakers of English worldwide and who would like to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English
- Young people or adults attending an English course either in the UK or overseas
- Students learning English as part of their college curriculum
- People needing English for their everyday or working life
- Learners who require externally recognised certification of their levels in English
- Those who are attending courses over a period and require a series of graded examinations which provide steps up in the ladder of proficiency
- Learners attending short courses in EnglishM
Units
The qualification assesses all four language skills:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Qualification level
There are six levels linked to the Common European Framework (CEF). The upper levels, Expert and Mastery, are recognised by many English speaking universities as evidence of language proficiency for entry purposes.
| City & Guilds IESOL Levels |
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) |
IELTS |
Cambridge |
UK National Levels |
| Preliminary (A1) |
A1 Breakthrough |
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Entry 1 |
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| Access (A2) |
A2 Waystage |
3.0 |
Key English Test (KET) |
Entry 2 |
| 4.0 |
| Achiever (B1) |
B1 Threshold |
4.5 |
Preliminary English Test (PET) |
Entry 3 |
| 5.0 |
| Communicator (B2) |
B2 Vantage |
5.5 |
First Certificate in English (FCE) |
Level 1 |
| 6.0 |
| Expert (C1) |
C1 Effective Operational Proficiency |
6.5 |
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) |
Level 2 |
| 7.0 |
| Mastery (C2) |
C2 Mastery |
8.0 |
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) |
Level 3 |
Helios International College is currently providing the tuitions for Diploma on the following levels to overseas students, in accordance with UK Border Agency’s recent change in policy.
| City & Guilds levels |
Common European Framework Levels |
| B1 Achiever |
B1 Threshold |
| B2 Communicator |
B2 Vantage |
- International Spoken ESOL - which assesses speaking ability
- International ESOL - which assesses other three language skills; listening, reading and writing
Awarding body
City & Guilds
Qualification level
Level B1 & Level B2
Course Commencement
Please contact the College for start dates
Duration of the course
3 Months - Full time (at every Level)
Entrance requirements
Applicants must demonstrate competence in the English Language at the appropriate level
Recognition
These examinations are accredited by the UK Qualification & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and are defined by QCA as being ESOL International qualifications. According to QCA Criteria, ESOL International qualifications are designed for candidates who are not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve a high quality, internationally recognised qualification in English that is available and recognised world-wide and, at the highest level (NQF level 3/CEF C2), candidates who are preparing for entry to higher education or professional employment in the UK or elsewhere.
The Diploma is also approved by the UK Border Agency as evidence of English proficiency for skilled and highly skilled migrants wishing to work or live in the UK.
Why take International ESOL Diploma?
Examinations are on demand
Centres are in control of timetabling and can hold examinations whenever required. City & Guilds need two weeks’ notice for the UK and Ireland and four weeks’ overseas
Integrity of total external assessment
Centres can be confident of quality and the maintenance of international standards
Feedback reports
Unsuccessful candidates automatically receive a short feedback report designed to prepare them to retake an examination
Rapid certification
Results and certificates are issued within eight weeks
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