This qualification is at MQF level 2. It is delivered online over a 3-month or 6-month period, with a total of 100 hours of learning, and 30 hours of self-study time.

This course is targeted for people who are over 11 and it targets individuals.
The course is provided in English and there are no prior learning or formal qualification requirements for ESB International ESOL qualifications. Each qualification level in the ESB International ESOL qualification portfolio is a stand-alone qualification and candidates are entered for listening, reading, use of English, writing and speaking at the same level.

Candidates should ensure that the qualification level complete all modes of their ability and needs.
Assessments are delivered online and test skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking with an additional use of English section. All completed scripts are marked and moderated by ESB International’s team of ESOL International markers and moderators according to ESB International’s policies. Speaking assessments are carried out by ESB International’s trained assessors and interlocutors according to our policies.

Both the interlocutor and the assessor award marks using the ESB mark scheme which is linked to the CEFR level descriptors. The grading system is pass-merit-distinction. Courses can be delivered on demand according to students needs and availability.