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ESOL International

ESOL International Qualifications are designed for people who are not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve a high quality, UK accredited qualification in English that is available and recognised worldwide.

UCERT Partnership

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Overview Assessment Windows - 2024/25 Qualifications Sample Assessment Materials

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UCERT, Greece

Overview

ESOL International Qualifications are designed for people who are not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve a high-quality, UK-accredited qualification in English that is available and recognised worldwide.

Available from Intermediate (RQF Level Entry 3/CEFR B1) to Proficiency (RQF Level 3/CEFR C2), they are suitable for candidates who are preparing for entry to higher education or professional employment in the UK or elsewhere.

At a Glance:

75% External Assessment (25% internal)
Graded Qualifications – Pass, Merit, Distinction
Regular assessment windows throughout the year
Available as Full Certificates (B1 to C2) or Awards in Reading and Listening (B2 & C2 only)
User-friendly assessment processes and paperwork
New for 2024 – Level 3 (CEFR C2) Award and Certificate in ESOL International eligible for UCAS Tariff Points

ESOL International qualifications are designed to reference the descriptions of language proficiency in the Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEFR). The levels in the CEFR have been mapped to the levels in the Regulated Qualifications Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland see Pathways to Proficiency – the alignment of language proficiency scales for assessing competence in English Language DFES / QCA, 2003.

Supporting Materials

For information on the Conduct of Examinations for ESOL International, please click here.

Assessment windows – 2024/25

Assessment Window	Assessment Available	Learner Registration Deadline	Window Start Date (Monday)	Window End Date (Sunday)	Assessment (and Speaking Results) submission to OCNL Date (within 10 working days after assessment window)	Results Date (20 working days after assessments returned to OCNL)
Oct 24	C2	29/09/24	07/10/24	13/10/24	25/10/24	22/11/24
Dec 24	B2, C2	24/11/24	02/12/24	08/12/24	20/12/24	17/01/25
Feb 25	C2	02/02/25	10/02/25	16/02/25	28/02/25	28/03/25
Apr 25	C2	30/03/25	07/04/25	13/04/25	25/04/25	23/05/25
Jun 25	B2, C2	01/06/25	09/06/25	15/06/25	27/06/25	25/07/25

Qualifications

Level	Qualification	Credits	Guided Learning Hours	Digital Resources
E3	OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (CEFR B1)	16	120	-
L1	OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)	16	120	-
L1	OCNLR Level 1 Award in ESOL International (Reading and Listening) (CEFR B2)	8	60	-
L2	OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR C1)	16	120	-
L3	OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR C2)	16	120	-
L3	OCNLR Level 3 Award in ESOL International (Reading and Listening) (CEFR C2)	8	60	-

Sample Assessment Materials

OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (CEFR B1) Download OCNLR Level 1 Award in ESOL International (Reading and Listening) (CEFR B2) Download OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2) Download OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR C1) Download OCNLR Level 3 Award in ESOL International (Reading and Listening) (CEFR C2) Download OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR C2) Download

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Introduction to Internal and External Moderation Processes – Regulated and Unregulated Qualifications

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Webinar | 3 Dec 09:30

Introduction To Assessment & Moderation Processes For Newly Recognised Centres

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Introduction to Assessment and IQA Processes for Newly Recognised Centres

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Webinar | 15 Jan 09:30

Developing Your Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Skills – Accredited Programme (Delivered over 2 sessions)

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Webinar | 29 Jan 09:30

Introduction to Assessment Processes

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Introduction to Assessment and IQA Processes for Newly Recognised Centres

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