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ESOL Skills for Life

Our ESOL Skills for Life qualifications, available at Entry Levels 1,2,3 and Levels 1 and 2, have been developed using the knowledge and expertise gained from over 20 years working with centres to accredit their ESOL provision.

Overview

According to a report published in June 2019 by the Department of Education, ‘improving employment prospects, enabling civic engagement and integration, and developing life skills to enable engagement in everyday life activities’ are the key motivations found amongst learners for learning English.

OCN London’s ESOL qualifications aim to facilitate language development to help people to:

  • Gain or progress within meaningful and sustainable employment
  • Develop skills that support engagement in daily life activities
  • Develop further independence
  • Build confidence in socialising with others in different contexts
  • Access services and benefits

We place authenticity firmly at the heart of our on-demand ESOL assessments, ensuring that we use real language in realistic contexts so that each task offers up a meaningful experience that learners of all ages may connect with and encounter in real life.

Key features

  • Internally Assessed
  • User-friendly assessment paperwork
  • Sample papers available online
  • On-demand assessments
  • No minimum learner numbers

Additional Benefits

  • Continuous support from named Support, Curriculum and Quality Contacts
  • Competitively priced
  • No hidden charges
  • Credit transfer available
  • Free training available

Qualifications

Level Qualification Credits Guided
Learning
Hours
Digital
Resources
E1 OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1) 27 270 -
E1 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1) 6 60 -
E1 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1) 9 90 -
E1 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1) 12 120 -
E1 OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 1) (CEFR A1) 16 120 -
E2 OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) 27 270 -
E2 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2) 6 60 -
E2 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2) 9 90 -
E2 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2) 12 120 -
E2 OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 2) (CEFR A2) 16 120 -
E3 OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3) 27 270 -
E3 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3) 6 60 -
E3 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3) 9 90 -
E3 OCNLR Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3) 12 120 -
E3 OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (CEFR B1) 16 120 -
L1 OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life 27 270 -
L1 OCNLR Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) 6 60 -
L1 OCNLR Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) 9 90 -
L1 OCNLR Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) 12 120 -
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 Skills for Life 27 270 -
L2 OCNLR Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) 6 60 -
L2 OCNLR Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) 9 90 -
L2 OCNLR Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) 12 120 -
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 Assessments

Charges

Funding

There is funding available for these qualifications from the following source(s): Adult Skills, 16-19 EFA, Section 96 (Approved for 14-16s). Find out more by accessing the ESFA funding hub.

OCN London are an essential partner and trusted friend when it comes to ensuring our curriculum is meaningful and relevant to our local communities and beyond.

Dr. Fiona Murray - Morley College, London

Training & Events

We aim to ensure that our approved Centres and new customers are fully up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices by offering a comprehensive calendar of informative webinars and training events. Please browse our calendar to view our upcoming sessions.

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Webinar  |  14 May 15:00

How to Promote and Embed Education for Sustainable Development in FE

Join this workshop hosted by Mafalda Giudice from New City College to explore how Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) can be embedded into teaching...

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Webinar  |  14 May 15:00

QAA Access to HE Subject Descriptor for Nursing and Health Professions: Changes for 2025-26

Learn about the introduction for the QAA subject descriptor and key changes to Nursing and health-related Access to HE Diplomas for 2025-26. Ideal for Access...

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Webinar  |  19 May 09:30

Introduction to Internal Quality Assurance Processes

This training session is designed for people who wish to be an internal moderator for OCN London or other Ofqual regulated unitised qualifications and/or those...

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Webinar  |  29 May 12:30

Understanding CASLO Qualifications – Design, Delivery and Award

This training session introduces CASLO qualifications—flexible, unit-based awards that recognise specific learning outcomes. Learn how they’re developed,...

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Webinar  |  3 Jun 09:30

Introduction to Assessment and IQA Processes for Newly Recognised Centres

This training session is designed for people who are completely new to formal assessment and moderation and specifically have become an OCN London recognised...

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Webinar  |  12 Jun 12:30

Webinar Series: Funding for Learning – What Centres Need to Know

This training session kicks off OCN London’s new webinar series on education and skills funding. Get a clear overview of the current funding landscape,...

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If you are ready to apply to deliver OCN London qualifications and seeking Centre approval, please complete our online form to arrange a meeting with our team and to request the relevant documents.

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