ESOL Initial Assessment Pack

The materials in this guide are designed to be used by a qualified¹ ESOL tutor/teacher so, whether the assessment is conducted on a one-to-one basis or with groups of learners, it is essential that your organisation complies with this requirement.

In order to make potential learners feel welcome and as relaxed as possible, you may want to consider some of the following factors:

• display welcome signs in different languages (see example below)
• make the location of the assessment as comfortable as possible
• organise a waiting area with refreshments and information for learners
• organise the layout for the interview so that it does not feel too formal for the learner
• provide a toy box for any children that accompany their parents to the assessment.

¹ Qualified to SCQF Level 8/9 in teaching ESOL

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