IGCSE English as a Second Language
Exam Board: Edexcel Syllabus Code: 4ES1
The English as a Second Language IGCSE course requires students to communicate formally and informally in a range of contexts, and to understand a wider range of texts, styles and registers than they can produce themselves. The aim of the Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (ESL) is to test English language competence through realistic and contextualised tasks based on authentic texts.
Students develop the ability to:
This course builds a foundation for students wishing to progress to further study in English speaking environments. It is a linear qualification, examined through external assessment at the end of the course.
In addition to the IGCSE ESL, EAL students may have the opportunity to sit the internationally recognised Cambridge examinations (either First Certificate in English or Cambridge Advanced Examination). These exams are taken at a nearby centre and cost approximately £120.
Paper 1 (4ES2/01): Reading – 1 hour examination – 25% weighting
Paper 2 (4ES2/02): Listening – ¾ hour examination – 25% weighting
Paper 3 (4ES2/03): Writing – 1 ¼ hour examination – 25% weighting
Paper 4 (4ES2/04): Speaking – 22-23 minutes recorded examination – 25% weighting
If you have any queries about this course, please contact Head of Department: Harriet Custance.
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