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.
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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.
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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.