Qualification News
Centre Update 2
On 9th April, the UK Government set out how it expects vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) to be assessed and awarded during the current pandemic, when schools and colleges have been closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Ofqual asked for awarding organisations to compile a list of qualifications they offer that fall…
Centre Update 1
An Ofqual consultation has commenced relating to the awarding of Vocational and Technical qualifications for spring/summer 2020. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofqual-consultation-on-awarding-vocational-and-technical-qualifications-in-summer-2020 We encourage centres to engage with the consultation which closes on the 8th May. ESB International will aim to communicate our proposals by 1st May for our ESOL Skills for Life qualifications, subject to final confirmation from Ofqual. We…
Cancellation of Bookings due to COVID-19
Dear colleagues, I wanted to update you that ESB International is going to cancel all bookings up to 31st May 2020, that are currently in our system. No cancellation fees will be charged. We will open our booking system after the Easter holidays from the 14th April for bookings commencing from the 1st June, in…
ESB Launches Speech Pathways at Level 1
We have listened to feedback from our centres requesting greater choice and flexibility for learners. This new qualification will be launched for the academic year 2020/2021. Below is a short description of each pathway option: Speech to Connect – This option is the existing Grade 2 assessment, which includes the following sections: Personal Interest Talk, Speaking…