My fellow forum member pls am still on my ESOL exam but have come across good clarification
On new AN form that my ESOL b1 is still accept and the is what I saw on AN and the latest forms for May
1 ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
We will accept a range of English language qualifications as evidence that you have met the requirement to hold a B1 level speaking and listening qualification.
We will accept the following qualifications:
• Qualifications in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at Entry level 3, Level 1 or Level 2, that include speaking and listening and that have been regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The qualification must be listed as an ESOL qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications and have been taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. The Ofqual register is available at:
http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/2
• A National Qualification in ESOL at Scottish Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels 4, 5 or 6 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
A test taken before 6 April 2014 which is at a level equivalent to level B1 CEFR or above and was on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications
A test taken on or after 6 April 2015 which is on the Home Office’s new list of recognised English tests and qualifications This must be taken at a Home Office approved test centre.
The list of recognised tests can be found on the gov.uk website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... -approved- english-language-tests
English courses are available at many Further Education, Adult and Community Colleges across the UK. You should be able to obtain addresses from your local telephone directory, or by contacting your local library or Town Hall. You may apply for an ESOL course at any time but you will have to pay if you are not eligible for free tuition.
It is not necessary to study for your qualification at an accredited college however, you may prefer to study at an institution which is a member of an accreditation scheme.
21.23 If you have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification, is it:
A test that is on the Home Office list of approved tests
A test that is on the Ofqual register or awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority
go to question 1.24 go to question 1.27
1.24 When did you sit your English language test?
On or after 6 April 2015 go to question 1.25
Before 6 April 2015 go to question 1.26
1.25 Please provide details of your English language test (sat on or after 6 April 2015): Tick to confirm which body awarded your test:
ielts SELT Consortium
Trinity College London
Provide the SELT unique electronic reference number provided by the awarding body:
Form AN Application form (version 05/15)
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And section 1.27 is section for mother details and so on and my ESOL b1 was approved by ofqual on 8-05-15 and they did not talk about if the course was taking before April but they say after 6-11-15 is no more accepted and ofqual too update it on their website so I just want to chair my out come with my people on forum I thing now am safe I can still use my certificate till October pls let me no if am right or not pls I will really appreciate member view on this matter
