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This qualification is being withdrawn

The operational end date (last date for new starts) of this qualification is 31st March 2025 and the certification end date is 30th April 2025.

OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life

Key details

  • Course code:  603/4720/X
  • Level:  L1
  • Per-learner fee to centre:  £15
  • Guided learning hours:  270
  • Credits:  27
  • Minimum age for access:  14

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  • Regulated by Ofqual
  • Many are fully funded
  • Occupationally relevant

About this qualification

The OCN London ESOL Skills for Life qualifications have been developed using the knowledge and expertise gained from over 20 years working with centres to accredit their ESOL provision.

These qualifications cover all English linguistic modes – Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening – and are available as Awards and Certificates at all levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.

ESOL Skills for Life qualifications facilitate language development for learners for whom English is a second language, to help them:

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

Authenticity is firmly at the heart of these on-demand ESOL assessments, ensuring that real language is used in realistic contexts, resulting in each task offering a meaningful experience that learners may connect with and encounter in real life.

 

Funding

There is funding available for this qualification from the following source(s): EFA 14-16, EFA 16-19, Adult Skills, MCA/GLA, Tailored Learning

Find out more by accessing The ESFA funding hub.

Next steps

To find out more about delivering this qualification, contact us at enquiries@ocnlondon.org.uk.

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Level Qualification Credits Guided
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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 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 -
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