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International ESOLEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages

Helios International College

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The International ESOL Diploma is a combination of City & Guilds International ESOL and International Spoken ESOL. The qualification assesses all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The diploma can be taken at six levels and was developed from the Common European Framework (CEF).

International ESOL (8984)a single exam paper which covers listening, reading and writing.

The City & Guilds International ESOL qualifications will help you demonstrate your ability to communicate in English to enable you to work or study in English-speaking countries and/or environments.

International Spoken ESOL (8985)which assesses real speaking ability through a one to one structured interview.

The City & Guilds International Spoken ESOL examinations offer a comprehensive test of spoken English which can either be a stand-alone examination or a complement to the International ESOL (reading, writing and listening) examination. The tasks in the examination are designed to test the use of English in real-life situations. The Spoken ESOL series of graded examinations provides ‘steps up the ladder’ of proficiency and can motivate students who are attending courses over a long period to continue their studies. They are suitable for learners attending short courses in English

This qualification is for: � Non-native speakers of English worldwide and who would like to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English

� Young people or adults attending an English course either in the UK or overseas

� Students learning English as part of their college curriculum

� People needing English for their everyday or working life

Course Summary

Intakes Please contact the College

Duration 3 Months - Full Time / Level

Awarding Body

City & Guilds

1 Giltspur StreetLondonEC1A 9DD

Tel: +44 (0) 844 543 0000Fax: +44 (0) 207 294 2400

� Learners who require externally recognised certification of their levels in English

� Those who are attending courses over a period and require a series of graded examinations which provide steps up in the ladder of proficiency

� Learners attending short courses in English

UnitsThe qualification assesses all four language skills:

� Listening � Speaking � Reading � Writing

Awarding bodyCity & Guilds

Qualification levelThere are six levels linked to the Common European Framework (CEF). The upper levels, Expert and Mastery, are recognised by many English speaking universities as evidence of language proficiency for entry purposes.

City & GuildsIESOL Levels

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

IELTS CambridgeUK National Levels

Preliminary (A1) A1 Breakthrough Entry 1

Access (A2) A2 Waystage 3.0 Key English Test

(KET) Entry 2 4.0

Achiever (B1) B1 Threshold 4.5 Preliminary English Test(PET) Entry 3

5.0

Communicator (B2) B2 Vantage 5.5 First Certificate

in English (FCE) Level 1 6.0

Expert (C1) C1 Effective Operational Proficiency

6.5 Certificate of AdvancedEnglish (CAE) Level 2

7.0

Mastery (C2) C2 Mastery 8.0 Certificate of Proficiencyin English (CPE) Level 3

Helios International College is currently providing the tuitions for Diploma on the following levels to overseas students, in accordance with UK Border Agency’s recent change in policy.

City & Guilds levels Common European Framework Levels

B1 Achiever B1 Threshold

B2 Communicator B2 Vantage

æInternational ESOL Diploma (9992)

City & Guilds is the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries, and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. With over 8500 centres in 100 countries, City & Guilds is recognised by employers worldwide for providing qualifications that offer proof of the skills they need to get the job done.

About City & Guilds

Helios International College

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Helios International College, a private provider of affordable and high quality higher education runs a wide variety of courses and programmes for a wide student clientele. The courses are suited for continuing and mature students and include in-house and international Corporate Training programs on all aspects of Banking and Finance, Governance, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Information Systems. The College also plans to develop its own Research and Consultancy team, working on the development, deployment and delivery of new training programmes and courses to contribute to the overall local and international education sector.

Core courses run by the College on a semester basis include business management, accounting, law, healthcare, travel & tourism, information technology and English language courses. These are courses accredited by UK accrediting and awarding bodies such as Edexcel, City and Guilds, the Association of Business Executives (ABE) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

About Helios International College

Course CommencementPlease contact the College for start dates

Duration of the course3 Months - Full time (at every Level)

Entry requirementsApplicants must demonstrate competence in the English Language at the appropriate level

Recognition These examinations are accredited by the UK Qualification & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and are defined by QCA as being ESOL International qualifications. According to QCA Criteria, ESOL International qualifications are designed for candidates who are not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve a high quality, internationally recognised qualification in English that is available and recognised world-wide and, at the highest level (NQF level 3/CEF C2), candidates who are preparing for entry to higher education or professional employment in the UK or elsewhere.

The Diploma is also approved by the UK Border Agency as evidence of English proficiency for skilled and highly skilled migrants wishing to work or live in the UK.

Why take International ESOL Diploma?

Examinations are on demandCentres are in control of timetabling and can hold examinations whenever required. City & Guilds need two weeks’ notice for the UK and Ireland and four weeks’ overseas

Integrity of total external assessmentCentres can be confident of quality and the maintenance of international standards

Feedback reportsUnsuccessful candidates automatically receive a short feedback report

designed to prepare them to retake an examination

Rapid certificationResults and certificates are issued within eight weeks

Admissions Contact

Admissions Department Helios International College Dawson House 276-278 Northolt Road South Harrow Middlesex

HA2 8EB

Tel: +44 (0)20 8422 0604 Fax: +44 (0)20 8422 3304

E-mail: info@helioscollege.com Web: www.helioscollege.com

International English for Speakers of Other Languages

Helios International CollegeDawson House276 - 278 Northolt RoadSouth HarrowHA2 8EBUnited Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 208 422 0604Fax: +44 (0) 208 422 3304

Email: info@helioscollege.comWeb: www.helioscollege.com