What are ESOL entry level 3 qualifications?
Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Entry Level 3 qualifications have been designed to help learners who do not use English as their first language gain the necessary skills that may be required for employment, education and day-to-day life.
What is the difference between entry level 1 and entry level 3?
Starting at Entry level 1 and working towards an Entry level 3 qualification allows learners to gradually build up their knowledge and skills. However, more advanced learners could move up to Entry level 3 straight away (providing their knowledge of the English language is at that level).
What is an entry level 3 equivalent to?
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 is equivalent to a GCSE English grade below 1 (G). It's a stepping stone qualification to achieve GCSE English for adults who learn better with practical, real-life examples.
What is entry level ESOL?
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications support learners whose first language isn't English, helping them gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond. They're available from Entry 1 to Level 2.
What are the levels of ESOL?
There are 6 different levels or grade in ESOL: Pre-Entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. To find out more about how these levels relate to other frameworks and what skills are expected at each level, visit our grading page.
What comes after ESOL Entry Level 3?
Once you've gained your ESOL certification, you'll be able to progress to another course at a higher level. And, once you've achieved Entry Level 3, you can look for a job or take Level 1 college courses.
What level is ESOL Entry 2?
(NQF) Level 2.
What ESOL level is equivalent to B1?
This qualification is an English Language test. B1 is equivalent to ESOL Entry 3 and B2 is equivalent to Level 1. learners attending short courses in English.
What is a Level 3 ESL student?
Level 3. Ability to use and understand a series of related sentences in oral discourse. Ability to use and understand simple written English but errors at times impede meaning. Ability to use general and some specialized vocabulary.
What are the 3 levels of English language proficiency?
The CA ELD Standards define three proficiency levels—Emerging, Expanding, and Bridging*—to describe the stages of English language development through which ELs are expected to progress as they improve their abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English.
What is the highest level of ESOL?
ESOL Skills for Life. 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 worldwide and at the highest level (NQF level 3 / CEF C2).
Is ESOL equivalent to GCSE English?
Unlike Functional Skills or GCSE English qualifications, ESOL qualifications are offered separately for Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. This approach offers the flexibility for learners to work at different levels in the individual skills and to have their achievements recognised at the appropriate level.
What is NVQ Level 3 equivalent?
2 A LevelsNVQ Level 3 equivalent – 2 A Levels.
What is a Level 2 English equivalent to?
Functional Skills English Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE English pass grade 9 to 4 (A* to C). It's an alternative qualification to GCSE English for adults and GCSE pupils who learn better with practical, real-life examples.
Specification
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications support learners whose first language isn’t English, helping them gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond. They're available from Entry 1 to Level 2.
Adult Education Funding
Find out about the Adult Education Funding available for this qualification and the wide range of our other funded qualifications across many sectors.
Other Levels
We also offer ESOL qualifications at the following levels and learners can take each skill area (reading, writing, speaking and listening) at a level appropriate to their ability, combining them into an overarching Certificate in ESOL once all the skills have been completed:
Funding
You can claim additional funding for adults when teaching time exceeds the Guided Learning Hours for ESOL
Introduction to English for Non-native Speakers
This qualification is for non-native speakers who are seeking to learn English as a second or other language and would not be able to access an Entry ESOL course because of their very low starting point.
Why ESOL qualifications make sense for non-native English speakers
This article explains the difference in approach between ESOL and Functional Skills qualifications and the considerations Centres should make when choosing an appropriate English qualification for non-native speakers.
Credible qualifications
Gateway Qualifications is the Ministry of Justice’s sole Awarding Organisation for the delivery of ESOL for Prison Education
What level do you need to be to get ESOL?
General Information: . ESOL Skills for Life qualifications can be obtained at: ENTRY levels 1, 2, 3 and Levels 1 and 2. Entry levels are for beginners, levels 1 and 2 are for more confident users. It is suggested that learners should acquire at least an Entry level 3 qualification= B1 Users. Read more.
What is the purpose of the entry level 1 test?
The Entry level 1 test is necessary for those candidates who are beginning to learn English. Starting at Entry level 1 and working towards an Entry level 3 qualification allows learners to gradually build up their knowledge and skills.
Valentine Meal Deal - Entry Functional Maths
A hastily put together resource for Valentine's Day 2022 (but can be used in any year!). Although the covered subject content statements are all E1 or E2 - the problem solving element of some questions also makes this also suitable for E3, especially the final "Stretch" investigation. Questions are mapped but there is no answer sheet.
E2-E3 add-on reading & spelling (plurals) quiz for Valentine's Day Functional English tasks
A reading and spelling add-on quiz for our popular Valentine's Day E1-L1 Functional English tasks (Maggie Harnew, 2018). Select the correct answer (s) for each question. Uses two texts (an email and a menu). 12 questions covers purpose, main points and detail, using a key and irregular plurals. Can be used independently of the original resource.
E2-E3 add-on reading and spelling (plurals) exercises for Sports Centre mock assessment
A reading and spelling add-on quiz for our popular Barry New Sports Centre E2 Functional English mock assessment (Sharon Kitching, Nov 2021) . Select the correct answer (s) for each question. Covers purpose, form, organisational features - plus 5 questions on regular and irregular plurals. Can be used independently of the original resource.
Thundersnow: L1-L2 Functional English organisational features - Skillsworkshop
A quick interactive add-on exercise, created in Wordwall, for our popular Thundersnow reading resource (L1-2 version - but this act would probably suit E3 too). Drag the organisational features to the correct places in the text.
Recognising sentence structures - add-on activity for E3-L1 St Dwynwen's reading
An interactive add-on exercise, created in Wordwall, for our St Dwynwen's Day E3-L1 reading resource. Sort each sentence into the correct group (simple, compound or complex). All sentences are taken form or are adapted from the original resource.
Organisational & textual features - add-on activity for 2022 New Year reading resource
A quick interactive add-on exercise, created in Wordwall, for the popular New Year 2022 (Warmest New Year's Day) reading resource. Match the organisational and textual features to the correct places on the text.
Extra questions for John's Crazy Socks
Two pages of extra questions for our very popular "John's Crazy Socks" resource by Eleanor Kliffen (Jan 2018). Ideal for homework or stretch & challenge. Questions are mixed levels with a focus on *parts of speech, punctuation and grammar (tense). Language features are also touched upon.
