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ESOL INTERNATIONAL
Qualifications and Assessments
DOMAX offers high-quality, robust, and regulated qualifications and assessments and delivers efficient, flexible, and dynamic solutions for courses and testing.
DOMAX ESOL International Qualifications for adults aim at teaching and assessing English language skills in accordance with the levels of competence established in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe. Our qualifications focus on both productive and receptive skills and are founded on a communicative teaching and testing method.
As a testing organisation, DOMAX has adopted the aims of the Council of Europe and, consequently, it adheres to the principles of the CEFR, applying the process of: Familiarisation, Standardisation, Specification, Empirical Validation.
Domax offers ESOL International secure English Language tests to candidates across the EU and beyond
DOMAX offers ESOL International Examinations (English for Speakers of other languages) at each of the main knowledge levels established in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), issued by the Council of Europe.
The six levels of ESOL certification offered by DOMAX are the following:
| Level Group | CEFR LEVEL | DOMAX EXAMINATION | TQT+GLH from starter level | Progressive GLH per level |
| Basic User | A1 | A1 – Certificate in ESOL International (A1 CEFR) | TQT 130
GLH 50 |
GLH 50
Entry requirements : PRE-A1 |
| A2 | A2 – Certificate in ESOL International (A2 CEFR) | TQT 130
GLH 100 |
GLH 50
Entry requirements: A1 |
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| Independent User | B1 | B1 – Certificate in ESOL International (B1 CEFR) | TQT 220
GLH 180 |
GLH 80
Entry requirements: A2 |
| B2 | B2 – Certificate in ESOL International (B2 CEFR) | TQT 300
GLH 280 |
GLH 100
Entry requirements: B1 |
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| Proficient User | C1 | C1 – Certificate in ESOL International (C1 CEFR) | TQT 370
GLH 350 |
GLH 70
Entry requirements: B2 |
| C2 | C2 – Certificate in ESOL International (C2 CEFR) | TQT 450
GLH 430 |
GLH 60
Entry requirements: C1 |
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Test Taker Information & Purpose
The Domax ESOL International examinations for adults are general-purpose English language examinations offered both nationally and internationally across four CEFR levels (B1 to C2). These examinations are appropriate for adolescents and adults who wish to gain a recognised certification in English for personal, academic, or professional purposes.
The primary aim of the DOMAX ESOL International examinations is to provide candidates with a standardised and externally validated assessment of their English language proficiency, referencing the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. These examinations serve multiple purposes:
National and International Recognition: Results are intended for use at both national and international levels, supporting candidates in diverse contexts that require evidence of English language competence.
Academic Progression: The qualifications support access to further study, including university programmes where proof of English proficiency is required.
Employment: Employers increasingly seek candidates with verified English language skills. These qualifications enhance employability by demonstrating candidates’ ability to communicate effectively in English.
Personal Development: Many candidates also pursue the qualification for reasons of personal enrichment, communication in multicultural contexts, or preparation for life in English-speaking environments.
Target Population
The Domax ESOL International examinations are designed for:
Non-native English speakers seeking a high-quality, recognised English language qualification.
Learners preparing for higher levels of English proficiency or seeking a stepping-stone to more advanced ESOL qualifications.
Candidates aiming for English-medium academic or professional environments, requiring proof of language competence.
Individuals needing an official certificate of English proficiency for employment, or further education purposes.
The Domax ESOL International examinations are appropriate for adolescents and adults aged 16 and over for whom English is a foreign language, rather than a second language (L2). The examinations are not recommended for candidates under the age of 16, as Domax offers specific ESOL qualifications for Younger Learners designed to meet the developmental and linguistic needs of that age group.
There are no restrictions based on:
First language (L1);
Country of origin;
Educational background;
Professional activities.
The only requirement is that candidates must be non-native speakers of English.
The only requirement is that candidates must be non-native speakers of English.
BENEFITS
There are a number of benefits for learners who take the DOMAX ESOL International Examinations:
Enhance Academic Success: Learners can provide a measurable, standardised indication of English proficiency to support academic progression.
Facilitate Employment Opportunities: Learners can demonstrate language competence to increase employability.
Support Lifelong Language Learning: Learners increase self-confidence and motivation through meaningful qualifications.
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