ESOL leaflet 1/4/04

International ESOL (English for
Speakers of Other Languages)
International ESOL (English for
Speakers of Other Languages)
Ideal for learners
City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications International ESOL
awards form part of our new suite of International
English Qualifications (IEQ). 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.
This internationally recognised award is
the perfect choice for candidates looking
for recognition of their English language
skills in listening, reading and writing.
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.
Learners can combine this award with the City & Guilds
Pitman Qualifications International SESOL qualification,
which focuses on spoken English. The qualifications
are fully supported and easy to administer.
www.pitmanqualifications.com/IEQ
There are now six levels of 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,
every day 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. The awards can now be assessed
online, offering learners a fully interactive and
dynamic testing environment that will better
assess their skills in communicating English
in realistic situations.
There is also an exciting new set of learning
materials for learners looking for success in
this award.
Ideal for training providers
Supporting you all the way
Providing a professional
service to our centres
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.
City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications has
published three student books 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.
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.
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. It can be done online offering
a more comprehensive and dynamic method
of testing the required skills and knowledge.
Results can be submitted to City & Guilds
via electronic date transfer – a faster, more
efficient and cost effective of dealing with
administration. We will also continue to
offer the on demand paper assessment
if required.
A teacher’s book accompanies all levels
and provides teaching ideas and suggested
lesson plans.
Centres offering International
English Qualifications enjoy a range
of benefits including:
– On demand examinations
Centres are in control of timetabling and
can hold examinations whenever required.
Just give us three weeks’ notice for exams
taking place in the UK and Ireland, or six
weeks’ for overseas.
– Simple administration and easy
to use documentation at all levels.
This award is fully supported by learning
materials for teachers and students.
– Integrity of totally external assessment
Centres can be confident of quality and the
maintenance of international standards.
Comparative levels
Present Pitman ESOL levels
New Levels for
City & Guilds Pitman
Qualifications
International ESOL
Common European
Framework levels
Mastery
C2 Mastery
Advanced
Expert
C1 EOP
Higher Intermediate
Communicator
B2 Vantage
Intermediate
Achiever
B1 Threshold
Access
A2 Waystage
Elementary
Preliminary
A1 Breakthrough
Basic
– Feedback reports*
Unsuccessful candidates automatically
receive a short feedback report designed
to prepare them to retake an examination.
(*Not applicable to ACE)
– Rapid certification
Results and certificates are issued within
eight weeks.
– Recognised qualifications
Our International English Qualifications (IEQ)
recognised by universities, professional
bodies and employers worldwide as
evidence of English language proficiency.
Request for further information –
please complete all areas
Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms
First name
Family name
Job title
Name of organisation
Centre number (if an existing centre)
Address
Please send me further information
on the following International English
Qualifications (IEQ)
International ESOL*
International Spoken ESOL*
International Young ESOL*
International Young Spoken ESOL*
Spoken English Test for Business
English for Business Communications
Town
Country
Postal/Zip code
Telephone number
Facsimile number
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e-mail
English for Office Skills
Spoken English Test for Teachers
ACE (Access Certificate in English)
*English for Speakers of Other Languages
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Customer Relations Team
City & Guilds
1 Giltspur Street
London EC1A 9DD
United Kingdom
International English Qualifications
to suit every need
International ESOL is just one of a range of exciting
new International English Qualifications developed
for those who want to boost their English language
skills for their personal or professional development.
The awards are internationally recognised by
employers, educational institutions and professional
bodies as providing proof of the skills and abilities
they are looking for. Candidates can choose from
the following:
– International ESOL*
– International Spoken ESOL*
– International Young ESOL*
– International Young Spoken ESOL*
– Spoken English Test for Business
– English for Business Communications
– English for Office Skills
– Spoken English Test for Teachers
– ACE (Access Certificate in English)
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this publication is true and correct at the time
of going to press. However, City & Guilds’ products and
services are subject to continuous development and
improvement and the right is reserved to change products
and services from time to time. City & Guilds cannot accept
liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information
in this publication.
©2004 The City and Guilds of London Institute.
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London Institute. City & Guilds is a registered charity
established to promote education and training.
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April 2004
*English for Speakers of Other Languages
To find out more about our IEQs visit
www.pitmanqualifications.com/IEQ or fill in and
send us the attached information request form.
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