{"id":39,"date":"2025-01-22T14:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-09-24T12:39:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T11:39:02","slug":"qualifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/qualifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Find an ESB Qualification | Oracy &#038; ESOL Qualifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs wp-custom-css-c503cbf1 has-custom-css\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Find an ESB Qualification | Oracy &#038; ESOL Qualifications<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<h1 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\">Find an ESB Qualification | Oracy &#038; ESOL Qualifications<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#012651\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Find the right ESB International qualification<\/strong><br><\/mark><strong><br><\/strong>Explore ESB International\u2019s Oracy, ESOL Skills for Life and ESOL International qualifications. 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Our Oracy and ESOL International portfolios can be taken by centres in the UK and internationally, whilst ESOL Skills for Life qualifications can only be delivered by UK-based organisations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790248078580\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I choose the right ESB qualification for my learners?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Our qualification specifications recommend qualifications based on the age, level or Key Stage of your learners but you are welcome to make determinations that differ from these recommendations. If you have any queries, please reach out to us at product@esbuk.org.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790248090895\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I compare qualification fees before making an enquiry?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You are welcome to use the tool above to experiment by adding different qualifications to your basket and cohort sizes to obtain a personalised, no-obligation quote. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790248100556\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are ESB qualifications available online?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We offer some qualifications that are available to be taken remotely. Our ESOL International qualifications can be taken securely online, using live AI proctoring. We offer online-pricing for ESOL Skills for Life Speaking &amp; Listening qualifications and can discuss remote Oracy assessments with international centres. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790248114581\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which ESB qualifications are regulated?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The majority of our qualifications are regulated by Ofqual. The exceptions are mainstream Oracy qualifications below Level 1, ESOL Skills for Life, Speaking &amp; Listening Pre-Entry and ESOL International A1 and A2 qualifications. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790248124650\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can ESB qualifications support learners with SEND?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We offer a specialist portfolio of regulated entry level qualifications for learners with Significant Educational Needs and Disabilities. You can browse these qualifications by clicking the 'Other' option in the filter panel and checking 'SEND'. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790248143324\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I request a quote for ESB qualifications?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Once you're happy with a quote, simply provide a few details and we'll be in touch to arrange a discovery meeting to find out more about your organisation and learners.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-66c24175 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#012651;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Oracy and Speech Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Early Years &amp; Primary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EAL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEND<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/oracy\/oracy-qualifications\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#012651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#012651;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">ESOL Skills for Life Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaking &amp; Listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry 1 - Entry 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level 1 - Level 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esol-skills-for-life\/esol-qualifications\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#012651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#012651;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">ESOL International Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of English <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esol-international\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#012651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the right ESB International qualificationExplore ESB International\u2019s Oracy, ESOL Skills for Life and ESOL International qualifications. 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