ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are made up of 3 units which carry credits and lead to standalone award-level qualifications as illustrated below. When a learner attains all three units at one level, they gain an 'all modes' ESOL Skills for Life qualification at certificate level.
Speaking and listening
Speaking and listening exams are delivered face-to-face, in-person at Registered Exam Centres.
Trinity has developed a digital alternative method of offering our ESOL Skills for Life speaking and listening exams. Candidates can now also take their one-to-one assessments online with an experienced Trinity examiner via video conference in registered exam centres.
Writing
A paper-based exam paper undertaken at Registered Exam Centres.
Reading
A paper-based exam paper undertaken at Registered Exam Centres.
See our exam administration page to find out more about booking, fees, running exams and results.
The Specifications contain objectives, candidate profile, exam format and procedure, assessment criteria, generic performance descriptors - plus general guidelines and policy information.
Learn more about becoming a Registered Exam Centre in the UK
Learn moreMake sure you don’t miss the latest news from Trinity College London. Sign up for email updates about your subject area.