ESOL
| Duration | Class Duration | Class/Weeks |
| 30 Hours | 1 Hour | 3 Classes |
We are so proud in claiming ourselves as experts in preparing student for international examination for ESOL – English for Speaking of Other Languages. Our success stories are our assets that distinguish us in this compatative market. We’ve designed distinct preparation courses, an intensive 30-days preparation course which incorporates language training and test-taking strategies, and One to One counselling, where a tutor guides you on every step to maximize your strengths and turns your weaknesses into your greatest strengths. This particular course equips learners with the strategies needed to succeed, which ultimately lead to an international recognition for non-native English speaker.
About ESOL
LanguageCert International ESOL is a set of English Language qualifications mapped to the CEFR that have been designed and abide by the most rigorous quality and reliability strandards. Learners choose the qualification they fell ready to sit for and the certifications are awarded to them upon successfully passing the exams.
The following two exams are offered at each level from A1 to C2, to cover all four language skills:
- LanguageCert International ESOL Written Exam (Listening, Reading, Writing)
- LanguageCert International ESOL Spoken Exam (Speaking)
There is a flexibility in Written and Spoken Exams that can be taken independently of each other at the candidates’ convenience. There are separate tests, so students can choose to focus their preparation on one exam before taking the other.
| Written exam | CEFR Level |
| Listening | A1 – Preliminary |
| Reading | A2 – Access |
| Writing | B1 – Achiever |
| Spoken exam | B2 – Communicator |
| Speaking | C1 – Expert |
| C2 – Mastery |
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are regulated by Ofqual in the sector subject area “Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles”.
| Regulated Qualification Titles | CEFR Level | Ofqual Qualification No. |
| LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 1) (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Preliminary A1) | A1 | 603/1955/0 |
| LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 1) (Speaking) (Preliminary A1) | A1 | 603/1956/2 |
| LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 2) (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Access A2) | A2 | 603/1957/4 |
| LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 2) (Speaking) (Access A2) | A2 | 603/1958/6 |
| LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Achiever B1) | B1 | 603/1959/8 |
| LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (Speaking) (Achiever B1) | B1 | 603/1960/4 |
| LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2) | B2 | 603/1961/6 |
| LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2) | B2 | 603/1962/8 |
| LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Expert C1) | C1 | 603/1963/X |
| LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Expert C1) | C1 | 603/1964/1 |
| LanguageCert Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Mastery C2) | C2 | 603/1965/3 |
| LanguageCert Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Mastery C2) | C2 | 603/1966/5 |
The qualifications are intellectual property of LanguageCert, which mainly focuses on developing high quality ESOL examinations, as well as leveraging globally recognized state-of-the-art exam delivery technologies in order to make the examinations accessible and convenient.
Who are the LanguageCert International ESOL Qualification intended for?
- Non-native speakers of English worldwide, who want to provide documented evidence of their English language skills for study or employment
- Students aspiring to switch to higher education in the UK or overseas, where a proof of knowledge of English language is mandatory.
- People who want to prove their English language skills for their everyday or working life
- People who have been a part of different courses over a period and acquire a series of graded examination which provide steps up the ladder of proficiency
- Learners who require externally recognized certification to prove their proficiency level in English for any other purpose.
What makes the LangaugeCert International ESOL Qualification unique?
- The availability of Frequent exams throughout the year
- Unmatched exam experience guaranteed through highly-skilled examination personnel
- Maximum success in candidates’ performance and minimum examination anxiety, as students are allowed to sit for the examination at Approved Test Centers.
- Candidates’ communicative skills are primarily focuses, as the exams have been designed and developed on the basis of real-life situations (including academic and employment contexts)
- Separate Written and Spoken Exams, which lead to a different certificate and can be taken independently at the candidate’s and/or center’s convenience, allowing learners to prepare and sit for one or the other examination (at any time) focusing on specific skills areas
- Friendly environment, with a little preparation and average exam duration of about 2.5 hours for the Written Exam and 15 minutes for the Spoken Exam.
LanguageCert International ESOL (Listening, Reading, Writing) – the ‘Written Exam’
LanguageCert International ESOL (Listening, Reading, Writing) qualification is usually referred to as the “Written Exam’.
The exam is quite interesting and fun to take, as candidates are interact with engaging language tasks from one’s everyday life events, such as writing letters to friends, sharing their thoughts, listening to an interesting story or reading a piece of news – only to mention a few examples; however, the nature of the task varies according to the qualification level.
The exam is available in both Paper and Computer-based format.
The Written Exam offers a range of tangible benefits:
- A friendly environment between student and teacher, requires less efforts
- Exam duration: about 2.5 hours, depends on the qualification level
- Flexible structure:
Listening section: 26 questions
Reading section: 26 questions
Writing section: 2 tasks
All questions of the Listening and Reading sections, and the 2 tasks of the Writing sections are equivalent.
- Pass Score: at least 50% overall in all sections. No thresholds or limitations per section
- lanaguageCert Certificate in International English for Speakers of other Languages (Listening, Reading, Writing) is awarded to successful candidates
what are the assessment rules of the Written Exam?
The languageCert International ESOL suite of examination is directly aligned to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) produced by the Council of Europe. The Written Exam is rigorously assessed against CEFR specified criteria.
The grades awarded will be either High Pass, Pass or Fail.
| International ESOL Part | Maximum Score | Total Maximum Score |
| Listening | 50 | 150 |
| Reading | 50 | |
| Writing | 50 |
| Grades | |
| High Pass | 101-150 out of 150 |
| Pass | 75-100 out of 150 |
| Fail | 0-74 out of 150 |
All examiners are approved by LangaugeCert and undergo rigorous and frequent training and moderation, to ensure that grades are awarded strictly in accordance with CEFR levels and LanguageCert examination requirements.
LanguageCert International ESOL (Speaking) – the ‘Spoken Exam’
LanguageCert international ESOL (Speaking) qualification is typically referred to as the ‘Spoken Exam’.
Candidates find the Speaking Exam in a fun way, as they participate in a guided conversation with a LanguageCert interlocutor – who does not assess – on various topics of interest, such as inviting friends to the cinema, talking about their hobbies or arguing for a particular standpoint – only to mention a few examples; however, the nature of the tasks varier according to the level.
The Spoken Exam offers a range of tangible benefits:
- A friendly environment between student and teacher, requires less efforts
- Exam duration: about 15 minutes, depends on the qualification level
- Individual (One to One) interview, so that candidates perform at their best
- Pass marks: at least 50%
- lanaguageCert Certificate in International English for Speakers of Other Languages (Speaking) awarded to successful candidates
what are the assessment rules of the Spoken Exam?
The languageCert International ESOL suite of examination is directly aligned to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) produced by the Council of Europe. The Written Exam is rigorously assessed against CEFR specified criteria.
The grades awarded will be either High Pass, Pass or Fail.
| International ESOL Part | Total Maximum Score |
| Speaking | 50 |
| Grades | |
| High Pass | 35-50 out of 50 |
| Pass | 25-34 out of 50 |
| Fail | 0-24 out of 50 |
All Markers are approved by LanaguagCert and undergo rigorous and frequent training and moderation, to ensure that grades are awarded strictly in accordance with CEFR and LanguageCert examination requirements.
