For all ESOL teachers out there!
Stuart
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SUBJECT:
Regarding Changes to ESOL in November 2015
DATE:
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 16:28:31 +0100
FROM:
"Harjinder Singh" <[log in to unmask]>
TO:
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Dear Sir / Madam,
I am writing to you with regards to the changes taking place regarding
the English examinations for spouse, settlement and Citizenship
applications by the Home Office. I know you are a provider and cater for
learners in this area.
I have attached an email received on Thursday 26th March 2015 through
Home Office communications to me which I have attached. You will see
that all examinations regarding spouse applications, TIER 4 applications
and other similar immigration categories will have to do the English
proficiency test through the new SELT examinations through Trinity and
IELTS consortium after 6th April 2015. Furthermore you will see the
changes further down in the email being announced in November 2015 for
applications being made for Citizenship and Indefinite Leave to Remain
(ILR). They will also need to do the examination through the new SELT
examinations. The current OFQUAL awarding bodies will no longer be
valid.
This is a major concern for all providers and awarding bodies who are
involved in this area of work. We are proposing a meeting on Friday 17th
April 2015 in Birmingham (venue will be confirmed) to discuss this issue
with other providers and representatives from OFQUAL registered awarding
bodies.
I would greatly appreciate your support in this matter and would like to
stress to you to contact other providers and awarding bodies you have
connections with to give their support and attend this meeting as a
matter of importance.
I look forward to hearing from you to confirm your support and
attendance. Please confirm your interest in this matter at the earliest
convenience by ringing me on my mobile or emailing me.
Thank you and kind regards,
Harjinder Singh
(Director)
Extra Learning UK Limited
104 High Street
Smethwick
Birmingham
B66 1AA
Tel: 0121 565 2475
Mb: 07888 650725
Web: www.exluk.com [1]
Links:
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[1] http://www.exluk.com
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STUART M HANSON
Director
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