The City & Guilds International ESOL (IESOL) qualifications help you demonstrate your ability to communicate in English and to work or study in English-speaking environments. The ESOL International qualifications at Levels B2, C1 and C2 are designed for learners who are not native English speakers and who wish to gain an internationally recognized qualification in ESOL.
These qualifications are suitable for learners who are preparing for entry to higher education or professional employment in the UK or internationally. The qualifications are available at A1, A2, B1, B2 (Level 1), C1 (Level 2) and C2 (Level 3). All these exams appear on the list of the exams approved by the Ministry of Education as equivalents to the English Exams for the 5th, 9th intensive or bilingual classes and for the Baccalaureate English Exam.
Recognitions – LanguageCert International ESOL Qualifications
Regulated qualifications
LanguageCert has been granted Awarding Organisation recognition, while its LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been regulated by the designated official authorities in the following countries:
England – Ofqual
LanguageCert has been recognised by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) as an Awarding Organisation, offering International ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications.
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications (Levels A1-C2) are regulated by Ofqual in the sector subject area “Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles”.
Wales – Qualifications Wales
LanguageCert has been recognised by Qualifications Wales as an Awarding Organisation, offering International ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) qualifications.
Recognised qualifications
LanguageCert International ESOL Written qualifications (Listening, Reading, Writing) and LanguageCert International ESOL Spoken qualifications (Speaking) are officially on the list of certifications recognised by the designated official authorities in the following countries:
Czech Republic
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been recognised by the Czech Ministry of Education and are listed in the new STANDARDISED LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS list, at levels A1, A2, Β1, Β2, C1 and C2. The exams are listed in the new MŠMT “MATURITA” list and are entitled to replace the so called “optional part” of the leaving exam (Maturita) in English.
Greece
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been recognised by ASEP (Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection) at levels Β1, Β2, C1 and C2.
Hungary
For information please visit www.languagecert.hu
New Zealand
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are officially on the list of examinations recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which is responsible for accrediting foreign language qualifications in New Zealand, at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2.
Romania
LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are officially on the list of examinations recognised by the Romanian Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, which is responsible for accrediting foreign language qualifications in Romania, at levels A1, A2, Β1, Β2, C1 and C2.
