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The Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed as a qualification for either students obtaining their secondary education through English as a medium of instruction, or studying English in order to enhance their future educational or employment prospects. Achievement in this qualification is benchmarked against the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The framework has been developed as a design tool. Please refer to the Council of Europe website for more information.
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ESL has numerous benefits for non-native speakers and the wider community. For non-native speakers, learning ESL can improve their communication skills and increase their chances of employment. It also helps them integrate better into a foreign culture and society.
ESL creates a more diverse and inclusive social environment for the wider community, promoting tolerance and cross-cultural understanding. Having a large pool of ESL speakers can also help in international business dealings and diplomatic relations.
There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
This paper assesses reading and writing skills in separate exercises.
Exams available in June and November
2 hours
66 and 2/3% of total IGCSE
The total number of marks available is 100. (50 marks for reading – 45 in section A and 5 in section B; 50 marks for writing.)
Part 1 – Listening to short extracts; identifying the item, place or event being described.
Part 2 – Listening for detailed information.
Part 3 – Following a discussion or argument; identifying attitude and opinions of speakers; following instructions.
Part 4 – Listening to a complex argument or discussion; understanding the overall message; identifying attitudes and opinion.
Exams available in June and November
50 minutes
33 and 1/3 % of the total IGCSE
Total number of marks: 40
Part 1 – Introductory interview with student (2−3 minutes).
Part 2 – Student talk (1 minute preparation, plus a talk of 1−2 minutes).
Part 3 – Extended discussion (5−6 minutes).
Exams available in June and November
Total assessment time 9- 12 minutes.
Endorsed separately
Total number of marks: 40
Learners must be able to:
• read for different purposes
• understand a word, phrase, sentence or whole text in its context, e.g. read a passage on a familiar topic and respond to questions on it
• read and understand a range of information and publicity texts which could be in a formal or an informal context, e.g. adverts on bulletin boards, blog posts, recipes
• identify key information, draw comparisons and distinguish facts and ideas from a range of texts
• read and understand a range of short opinion pieces, identify the writer’s viewpoints, which may be either stated explicitly or implied (through the writer’s choice of vocabulary)
• read and understand a range of factual texts on a variety of familiar topics, identifying inferred meaning, opinions, ideas and facts
• understand a wide range of grammatical forms and structures, as defined in the Grammar list
• understand a wide range of relevant and appropriate vocabulary, as suggested in the Core vocabulary list.
This unit assesses reading skills.
1 hour
50 marks
25% of the total IGCSE
Learners must be able to:
• listen to and understand spoken English language extracts and identify key information
• listen to and understand informational broadcasts such as extracts from podcasts which may involve more than one speaker, and identify key details, opinions, and information conveyed
• listen to and understand conversations which may be casual or in the form of interviews and identify key information the speakers are exchanging
• listen to and understand extracts from public presentations on general interest topics, identifying facts and viewpoints, e.g. comparing the advantages and disadvantages of an idea or process.
• listen to and understand a wide range of grammatical forms and structures, as defined in the Grammar list
• listen to and understand a wide range of relevant and appropriate vocabulary, as suggested in the Core vocabulary list.
This unit assesses listening skills.
45 minutes
50 marks
25% of the total IGCSE
Learners must be able to:
• convey information in writing on a range of topics, using context-specific vocabulary
• express their opinions on a topic and develop their responses
• write for a variety of purposes
• write in a variety of styles, formal and informal
• summarise longer passages of text without copying phrases word for word
• write fluently and coherently
• write using a wide range of grammatical forms and structures, as defined in the Grammar list
• write using a wide range of relevant and appropriate vocabulary, as suggested in the Core vocabulary list.
This unit assesses writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG).
1 hour 15 marks
50 marks
25% of the total IGCSE
Learners must be able to:
• convey information in speech on a range of topics, using context-specific vocabulary
• express their opinions about a topic and develop their ideas
• respond spontaneously to both predictable and unpredictable questions on a range of topics
• participate in extended discussions on a range of topics, from the familiar and everyday to more abstract themes
• speak fluently and coherently, using a range of grammatical structures and vocabulary without undue hesitation
• use a wide range of grammatical forms and structures, as defined in the Grammar list
• use a wide range of relevant and appropriate vocabulary, as suggested in the Core vocabulary list.
This unit assesses speaking skills including spontaneity, fluency and pronunciation.
22 – 23 minutes
50 marks
25% of the total IGCSE
Qualification aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:
Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.
Our enrolment fee includes:
The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.
You can enrol online right now by Card or PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express). Alternatively, we also accept BACS transfer or we can send you a payment link.
Yes the IGCSE will be an online course. You will be able to access everything via our online portal.
With our courses, we have learners from all over the world enrolled. Therefore, if we restricted your learning to certain times, not everyone would be available. All our courses are accessible 24/7 via our online secure portal. Any videos on your portal would be pre-recorded meaning you can work through your course at your own pace.
By opting for our International GCSE, you can study the course from anywhere and exam centres are located all over the world including the UK.
You will be provided with eBooks for this course. If you want to purchase physical books in addition, then we can provide you with the book ISBN numbers.
The Guided learning hours for the IGCSE is 130.
These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed to gain the qualification may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
The IGCSE is an international alternative to the GCSE and as the subjects are normally exam based only, make them ideal for students who are unable to attend a local school or college. This means there is no need to carry out science practical exams or find a school that will mark and authenticate your coursework.
IGCSEs are internationally recognised and as well as being available in the UK, are also available worldwide. They are recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and are an international passport to progression and success.
We want exams to be as competitively priced for our learners as possible and therefore that is why we direct them to the examination centres rather than charge upfront fees.
