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National 2/3/4 ESOL

National 2/3/4 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is for learners whose first language is not English, who have developed their English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking to an appropriate SCQF level and/or completed ESOL qualifications at a lower SCQF level.

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This course  is designed for those who are at the stage in their learning when they are ready to develop language and communication skills at SCQF level 5. It provides a clear progressive pathway for those learners who aim to go on to study Higher ESOL, National Certificates or other qualifications in the English language.

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ESOL National 2

This course is made up of freestanding units.

  • ESOL for Everyday Life – The purpose of these units is to develop basic language skills needed for everyday
    life in routine personal, social and transactional contexts.
  • ESOL in Context – The purpose of these units is to develop basic language skills needed for routine work and study-related contexts.

ESOL National 3

This course is made up of 2 mandatory units.

  • ESOL for Everyday Life – The purpose of this unit is to develop the language skills needed for everyday life in routine personal, social and transactional contexts.
  • ESOL in Context – The purpose of this unit is to develop the language skills needed for routine work and study-related contexts.

ESOL National 4

This course is made up of 3 mandatory units.

  • ESOL for Everyday Life – The purpose of this unit is to develop the language skills needed for everyday life in routine personal, social and transactional contexts.
  • ESOL in Context – The purpose of this unit is to develop the language skills needed for routine work and study-related contexts.
  • Added Value Unit ESOL Assignment – The purpose of this Added Value unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to apply their English language skills to investigate and report on a chosen topic. This assignment will allow the learner to demonstrate challenge and application.

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National 2 and 3

All units are internally assessed.
To achieve the National 2 or 3 ESOL course, learners must pass all of the assessments in the required units.
National 2 and 3 ESOL courses are not graded. They will be assessed on a pass/fail basis.

National 4

All units are internally assessed.

To achieve the National 4 ESOL course, learners must pass all of the assessments in the first two units as
well as the Added Value Unit.

National 4 ESOL courses are not graded. They will be assessed on a pass/fail basis.

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Potential Pathways beyond this course:

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NESCol English & Languages

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University of Aberdeen School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

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