ESOL Levels
You will be assessed at a level from Pre Entry (with very low English skills) up to Level 2 (which is roughly equivalent to GCSE level).
We use the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels to assess you. To see the approximate equivalents in the Common European Frame of Reference levels (CEFR) please follow this link.
6 Steps of ESOL Levels, please click on number to reveal information
| With very little or no English at all. |
Speaking & Listening skills
Can say single words up to 3 or 4.
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Reading & Writing skills
Read or write up to 3-4 words or can't read or write at all.
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| Beginning to make short sentences with up to 5-6 words. |
Speaking & Listening skills
Beginning to understand and talk about personal information.
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Reading & Writing skills
Beginning to read or write basic information about themselves.
Can fill in a simple form.
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| Can understand better and communicate with others in simple sentences. |
Speaking & Listening skills
Developed basic everyday speaking – listening skills. Ask questions at shops – doctor, school etc.
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Reading & Writing skills
Developed basic reading and writing skills.
Could read or write simple letters, stories, signs, instructions.
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Have more confidence and vocabulary – can understand and respond accordingly.
Still need to work on grammar and sentences structure.
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Speaking & Listening skills
Can better deal with everyday tasks. Make an appointment on the phone – talk to the teachers, doctor, shops etc.
Still need to work on grammar and sentences structure.
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Reading & Writing skills
Can read and comprehend leaflets, letters, stories.
Can write simple formal letter, story.
Still need to work on sentences structure, spellings and grammar.
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For a lot of jobs, you need a recognised qualification in English at Level 1 or 2.
Basic IT Skills.
Developing employability skills.
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Speaking & Listening skills
Developing employability related language skills and confidence.
Practise vocabulary, grammar and sentences structure. |
Reading & Writing skills
Practise reading for specific information.
Practise writing variety of texts.
Practise spellings, vocabulary, grammar and sentences structure.
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