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Qualification Suite

ESOL International

Qualification Level

Entry Level 1

Guided Learning Hours

105

Total Qualification Time

150

Regulation Number

610/7655/7

Ascentis Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (A1)

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Qualification Overview
Unit Breakdown

Qualification Overview

The Ascentis Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (A1) aims to accredit learners who can use very simple language to communicate personal information and immediate needs, and they can write basic words and short phrases, including simple personal details by using prompts.

There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for its target learners:

  • Strong alignment between the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Ascentis designed task-based controlled assessments.
  • Externally set assessments are marked internally by centre assessors and subsequently subject to external verification by Ascentis.
  • Assessment criteria and mark schemes are designed to be accessible, user friendly and sufficiently detailed to support reliable and consistent assessment decisions
  • Assessment scheduling is flexible with dates determined by individual centres to suit local delivery requirements rather than being fixed by Ascentis.

The qualification is divided into four units by skill:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Speaking

All units are mandatory for the achievement of the full qualification.

Unit Breakdown

Title Level Credit Value GLH Unit reference
Reading Entry 1 2 20 K/652/1981
Writing Entry 1 3 30 L/652/1982
Listening Entry 1 3 25 M/652/1983
Speaking Entry 1 3 30 R/652/1984
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