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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.

I had the pleasure of attending OCN London’s inaugural SEND conference. It was an absolutely fabulous experience. The speakers were all seasoned practitioners and all brought a fresh and interesting perspective to bear.

David Lightman, Ian Mikardo School, Bromley

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  |  2 May 09:30

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

This training session is designed for people who wish to be an internal moderator for OCN London bespoke accredited courses only (do not register for this...

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Webinar  |  7 May 09:30

Introduction To Assessment & Moderation 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  |  8 May 15:00

National Standards for Personal, Social and Employability qualifications (PSEQs) consultation overview

Join us for this free 30 minute session to explore and discuss the current PSEQ consultation published by the Department for Education in March...

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Webinar  |  15 May 15:00

Quality stamped with OCN London Endorsed

Join us on this 30 minute webinar, designed to give an overview of our OCN London Endorsed service and how it can work for your...

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Webinar  |  22 May 09:30

Introduction to Criteria Based Assessment Processes

This training session is designed for people who wish to be an assessor for OCN London courses or qualifications and/or who have to design assessment apparatus...

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Webinar  |  29 May 15:00

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate update

Join us on this webinar to find out more about the brand new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care...

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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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