SCQF stands for Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. It provides a common understanding for describing qualification levels. The ESOL awards with LEB Secure English Language Test are SCQF credit rated and sit within the SCQF database.
ESOL Awards with LEB Secure English Language Test have been SCQF Credit Rated
mapped to SCQF Levels and are broadly comparable with other ESOL qualifications awarded.
English levels
- A1 – Beginner
- A2 – Elementary
- B1 – Intermediate
- B2 – Lower Advanced
- C1 – Advanced
- C2 – Proficient
A2 – Elementary
- At the A2 level, learners have developed basic language skills that enable them to engage in more varied and interactive communication. This level represents a step beyond the very basics, allowing learners to handle a wider range of everyday situations with increased confidence.
AT THIS LEVEL, INDIVIDUALS CAN:
- Understand simple and routine tasks and instructions, even if they're delivered at a moderate pace.
- Participate in basic social interactions, including expressing opinions, preferences, and feelings.
- Extract relevant information from basic written materials, such as identifying main ideas, specific details, and understanding the general context.
- Produce coherent texts on familiar topics, such as personal experiences, routines, and interests.
