Accepted by universities, colleges and governments across the globe, the IESOL uses the Linguaskill test platform developed by Cambridge Assessment English and certified by City and Guilds
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Overview
Purpose
A general English Language programme with a proficiency assessment.
CEFR
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, A1 to C2
Programme Structure
- Free 40 hour programme develops skills that consists of 5 units/skill components: grammar & vocabulary, writing, reading, listening and speaking
- Preparation programme for City and Guilds Accredited IESOL test
Assessment
- Each skill component will be assessed by a computer-based test
- The level of difficulty in each test increases as the test progresses
- Each test consists of a number of questions varying from A1 to C2 levels
Certificate
- Candidates will be issued an accredited certificate by City and Guilds
- Suitable for academic entry, progression and employability
Support
Practice assessments will be provided
WHAT
The City & Guilds accredited IESOL Certificate is a recognized program of study that is assessed by a high-stakes test package. The tests are offered under invigilated exam conditions, managed by City & Guilds’ approved centers.
HOW
Only City & Guilds approved centers can offer these tests. The institute’s quality teams assess each center’s capability to deliver the syllabus and provide a secure test environment under their strict exam conditions.
WHO
Our target audience for this offer:
- Universities, Colleges and Training Providers offering English language tests in support of their entrance or exit requirements and or technical and vocational training
- Employers providing English language, technical and professional training to their employees.
THE CERTIFICATE
City & Guilds provides an accredited certificate, a recognized passport of success to learners around the world. A certificate supplement will also be issued detailing the results of the assessment.
- Security Features
- No-Copy Protection
- Silver Seal Stamping
- Black Light
All learners will receive a City & Guilds accredited certificate that details language ability and score mapped to the CEFR. The numerical score is based on the Cambridge Assessment English scale, which means direct comparability with the IELTS.
| Score | CEFR Level | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 180+ | C1 or above | Advanced English |
| 160-179 | B2 | Upper Intermediate |
| 140-159 | B1 | Intermediate |
| 120-139 | A2 | Beginner |
| 100-119 | A1 | Elementary |
| 82-99 | Below A1 | Basic |
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