Academic Recognition
Trinity ESOL qualifications are accredited by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority QCA, and its respective partners in Wales and Northern Ireland. They are listed in the UK's UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Services) guide to qualifications acceptable as evidence of English language competency.
UCAS considers an English language competency equivalent to NQF Levels 1 or 2 as appropriate for entry to UK Higher Education. The UCAS guides list the following Trinity ESOL qualifications acceptable as evidence of proficiency in English.
Comparison table for Trinity ESOL, Cambridge ESOL and IELTS examinations
| QCA NQF | CEFR Level | Trinity GESE | Trinity ISE | Trinity ESOL Skills for Life | Trinity ESOL for Work | Cambridge ESOL | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry 1 | A1 | Grades 2 | - | Entry 1 | - | - | - |
| Entry 2 | A2 | Grades 3 & 4 | ISE 0 | Entry 2 | - | KET | 3.0 |
| Entry 3 | B1 | Grades 5 & 6 | ISE I | Entry 3 | Entry 3 | PET | 4.0 |
| Level 1 | B2 | Grades 7, 8, & 9 | ISE II | Level 1 | Level 1 | FCE | 5.5 |
| Level 2 | C1 | Grades 10 & 11 | ISE III | Level 2 | - | CAE | 6.5 |
| Level 3 | C2 | Grade 12 | ISE IV | - | - | CPE | 7.5 |
Worldwide accreditation varies from country to country.
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