Help With Esol On Set M Form's

[cuddleypete]

hi all

on the new set m form's i do not fully understand what they mine and need some help in understanding

it says the following what does it mean???

Have you obtained one of the relevant qualifications listed in Note 2 to show that you have

sufficient knowledge of the English language and life in the UK? If so, show which qualification

by ticking one of the boxes opposite.

Note 2 Relevant qualifications are either:

- a pass in the test known as the “Life in the UK” test (aimed at those with English language ability at or above ESOL Entry

Level 3); or

- an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) “Skills for Life” qualification in speaking and listening at Entry Level

from an approved awarding body*,

or two ESOL Units at Access Level under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications

Framework approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. You must also include a letter from your college stating that

the ESOL course included citizenship materials; and if you took your ESOL in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, you will

need to show that you have progressed by at least one level from the level at which you started.

* Approved awarding bodies. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the awarding bodies approved by the Qualifications and

Curriculum Authority are: Cambridge ESOL; City and Guilds (Pitmans); Edexcel; Education Development International (EDI); English

Speaking Board (International) Ltd; National Open College Network; Open College of the Northwest and Trinity College, London.

so if you have enrty level 2 is that ok ??? or do you need to show that you have gone up a level?? do you need entry level 3 or just show you are doing entry level 3 course???

[7by7]

You need to either pass the LitUK test or progress one level in an ESOL with citizenship course.

So, if you started studying at ESOL entry level 1 and have progressed to entry level 2 then this is good enough; provided the course also included citizenship materials. The college where you are studying should provide a certificate to show that you have made this progression and that the course included citizenship.

However, if you started at entry level 2 then you will need to progress to entry level 3.

If your English is already at entry level 3 or above then you should be able to understand the LitUK study materials and test so should follow that route as it is quicker and cheaper.

See here.

Edited November 25, 2008 by 7by7

[cuddleypete]

thanks for info great help