International ESOL and Spoken ESOL

City & Guilds International ESOL awards form part of our new suite of International English Qualifications. The award develops confidence and proficiency in English, boosting the specific language and skills required for successful communication. It is ideal for those requiring a quality qualification that is recognised by employers, educational institutions and professional bodies worldwide.
Learners can be assured that they have a relevant qualification to help progress their careers or personal development, while training providers can offer flexible qualifications to suit a range of abilities and interests. The qualifications are fully supported and easy to administer.

Ideal for Learners

This internationally recognised award is the perfect choice for candidates looking for recognition of their English language skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking. There are now six levels of the award, across all levels of the Common European Framework, allowing the learner to progress and achieve at their own pace. Learners develop proficiency in essential areas of communication in relevant, everyday situations. Assessment is available to training providers on demand, so learners can take their exams when they are ready rather than having to wait for a set date. Assessment of the Spoken ESOL examination is by means of a recorded interview marked by experienced City & Guilds examiners who are native speakers of English.
This ensures the integrity and quality of the qualification. There is also an exciting new set of learning materials for learners looking for success in this award.

• monolingual dictionaries can be used
• everyday English
• communicative tests
• simple format

Ideal for training providers

This award is now available at six levels, across all levels of the Common European Framework. Learners progress towards fast and achievable results, while trainers can offer flexible provision to meet the varying demands of their students. Assessment is available on demand - allowing students to progress to more advanced classes or retake their exams without having to wait for a fixed date. This award is fully supported by learning materials for teachers and students.

Supporting you all the way

City & Guilds has published student books with cds totally in line with these awards. Each book is divided into units that offer intensive and extensive practice to help students learn English and succeed in their exams. The exercises are designed to build students' confidence in the key areas that examiners are looking for. A teacher's book accompanies all levels and provides teaching ideas and suggested lesson plans. The authors are teachers with years of success in preparing candidates for City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications exams.
Additional support materials are available at www.smartscreen.co.uk.

Ideal for training providers

The quality and integrity of our products and services are recognised by learners, centres and employers worldwide. And we aim to make life easier for those offering our teaching awards by increasing choice and flexibility and streamlining administration and paperwork. Centres offering International ESOL Qualifications enjoy a range of benefits including:

• On demand examinations Centres are in control of timetabling and can hold examinations whenever required.
• Simple administration and easy to use documentation at all levels Integrity of totally 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.
• Recognised qualifications Our International English Qualifications are recognised by universities, professional bodies and employers worldwide as evidence of English language proficiency.

Comparative levels

International English Qualifications to suit every need

• International ESOL*
• International Spoken ESOL*
• International Young Learners ESOL*
• International Young Learners Spoken ESOL*
• Spoken English Test for Business
• English for Business Communications
• English for Office Skills
• Access Certificate in English (ACE)
  *English for Speakers of Other Languages