ESOL courses are for learners whose first language is not English. Learners develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the English language, and also their knowledge of language.
Our National Qualifications in ESOL correspond with levels A1 to C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
National 5 and Higher Course information for 2020-21
07-OCT-2020
National 5
Learners will not be required to sit National 5 exams in session 2020 - 21. There is an alternative certification model for National 5 which is based on teacher and lecturer estimates.
Please refer to the 'Gathering Evidence' dropdown for National 5 ESOL subject specific guidance on estimates.
There is no change to the structure or requirements of the Higher ESOL course assessment in session 2020-21. Given the nature and complexities of the course assessment, it is not possible to modify them without compromising the validity, credibility and standard of the courses, as well as their UK NARIC approval status and the benchmarked criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) that they correspond to. Protecting this will ensure continuing recognition and progression opportunities for candidates. This position is supported by feedback from stakeholders who took part in our technical consultation on proposed modifications to National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses.
