B1 Qualification English

B1/ESOL Entry Level 3 English Exam at London Waterloo Academy- UKBA approved Exam Centre located in Central London.  B1 ESOL Entry Level 3 English exam (Speaking and Listening) for British Citizenship, Settlement, naturalisation/ILR.

Knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement for settlement and naturalisation There are two parts to the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KoLL) requirement, both of which must be met by all applicants for settlement and naturalisation unless the individual is exempt (exemption details below).

Applicants are required to:
• Pass the Life in the UK test
AND• Have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification. Further information regarding the KOLL requirement can be found in the Statement of Intent on the Gov.uk website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/knowledge-of-language-and-life-in-the-uk-for-settlement-and-naturalisation-statement-of-intent

Key points 

• You do not need to read and write.
•  The exam will be in pairs.
•  The examiner will listen and make notes. He or she may ask you some questions.
•  A premium fast track service is available for certificates if you are successful
• The certificate is accepted by the Home Office for Citizenship/settlement applications.
• You will also receive a personal report form giving information and advice about your English language skills. This is a personal ESB report and not for the Home Office.

Please see more information on ESB website:http://wp.esbuk.org/qualifications/esol/esol-for-citizenship/esb-e3b1-assessment-video/

English Language Test UK for British Citizenship -  prove your knowledge of English for citizenship and settling – B1 ESOL Entry Level 3 English Exam (Speaking and Listening) – Home Office  approved Exam Centre. 

If your English language level is lower than B1, we would be happy to offer our General English classes (£250 per month, 12 hours per week)

How to Book your English Language Test UK for British Citizenshipexam:

Please provide (in person or via email info@waterlooacademy.co.uk) your ID (passport or full UK driving license) and proof of address (utility bill or a bank letter) and preferable day for the examination. If you don’t have your ID, please let us know and we will email you identity verification form.

Key points for English Language Test UK for British Citizenship:

• You do not need to read and write.
•  The examiner will listen and make notes. He or she may ask you some questions.
•  A premium fast track service is available for certificates if you are successful
• The certificate is accepted by the Home Office for Citizenship/settlement applications.
• You will also receive a personal report form giving information and advice about your English language skills. This is a personal ESB report and not for the Home Office.

Speaking and Listening

Assessment Criteria: English Language Test UK for British Citizenship
In order to achieve a pass at this level, candidates are required to achieveall the assessment criteria listed under Learning Outcomes 1 to 4 (pages 10 & 11). Candidates are given a minimum of two opportunities to meet the criteria throughout the examination (pages 10 & 11).

2. Format English Language Test UK for British Citizenship
The examination is completed in pairs with an assessor and consists of four tasks:

• exchanging personal information
• unprepared talk
• taking part in a role-play
• listening to two texts and taking part in a discussion

3. Procedure English Language Test UK for British Citizenship

Task 1. Exchanging personal information

The assessor greets the candidates and instructs them to ask each other questions. The candidates ask their partners for personal information about their lives, e.g. past events, present activities and future plans. The assessor asks each candidate in turn additional questions relating to personal information, past events, present activities and /or future plans. The assessor brings the task to a close and introduces the second task.

Task 2. Unprepared talk 

The assessor provides a topic for the candidate to talk about. The topics will include such areas as personal experiences, likes and dislikes, work and hobbies. The candidate talks to the assessor and his or her partner for approximately 2 minutes. After the talk the candidate’s partner will ask the candidate 2 questions and the assessor may ask further questions.

Task 3. Taking part in a Role-play 

The assessor describes the situation and instructs the candidates. The candidates perform a role-play in pairs to discuss and agree a course of action. Situations may include booking a holiday, reporting a theft, returning faulty goods, joining a class, buying a mobile phone.

Task 4. Listening and discussion

Listening Task 4a

The assessor introduces the listening task and gives instructions to the candidates which they must follow. The assessor introduces and plays text 1 to both candidates. After the text has been played, the assessor asks each candidate a gist question with a yes or no answer. The assessor then gives a detail question to each candidate and plays text 1 a second time. After the second playing, the assessor asks each candidate to answer their question. The assessor introduces listening text 2 and repeats the process. Texts types include dialogues and monologues covering a range of everyday situations, including those in the workplace and in training settings.

Discussion Task 4b

The assessor leads a discussion within the context of the final listening task.

Please read more about English Language Test UK for British Citizenship:  ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3) (QCF)

https://www.gov.uk/english-language  English Language Test UK for British Citizenship

English Language Test UK for British Citizenship

Entry level test – free £0.00

Exam Fee – £125 + PayPal Fee (if you make payment online)
Certificate – within 7 days.

Exam Dates for 2015:    18 June, 23 July, 20 August, 17 September

Exam preparation course (optional) in order to book please  send email to us
Fee – £75
Duration – 2 days
Time – 6pm to 8pm

Location:
103 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UL (opposite Waterloo Station station, next door to Sainsbury’s)

In order to complete registration please email your ID (passport or full UK driving license) and proof of address (utility bill or bank letter) to send email to us

Applications must be submitted 4 days prior to the chosen examination date. Applications submitted later than 4 days will be postponed to the next available examination.