UPSKILLING Young Learners (YL) entry levels tests are aimed at primary school-age children who want to acquire the English language by introducing them to everyday spoken and written English.
| Level | Beginner |
| CEFR level | Pre A1 |
| Test format | Computer or paper-based |
| Guided Learning Hours | 250 hours |
| Self-Study | 52 hours |
| Total Assessment Hours | 2 hours |
| Total Qualification Time | 304 hours |
Young Learners (YL) entry levels tests are aimed at primary school-age children who want to acquire the English language by introducing them to everyday spoken and written English. They focus on familiar topics and aim to boost learners’ confidence and improve their English skills. The YL tests are designed to reference the descriptions of language proficiency in the Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEF). The levels in the CEF have been mapped to the levels in the National Qualifications Framework for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (see Pathways to Proficiency: the alignment of language proficiency scales for assessing competence in the English Language).
LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL (Pre A1, A2) are designed for all “non-native English” speakers that want to start to learn English. Candidates taking YL Entry Levels Certificates in either Pre A1, A1, or A2 will need to demonstrate and meet the criteria based on the level they plan to study. Candidate responses will be at a level of language that would be expected on the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) for Young Learners.
Candidates interested in taking the YL Entry Levels Certificates will be primary school-aged children of a range of national and cultural backgrounds.
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This specification document provides an overview and orientation to LRN YL entry levels certificates for candidates, centres, administrators, teachers and examiners and outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this test .
LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL (Pre Al, A2) are designed for all “non-native English” speakers that want to start to learn English.
Candidates taking LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in either Pre A1, A1 or A2 will need to demonstrate and meet the criteria based on the level they plan to study at. Candidate responses will be at a level of language that would be expected on the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) for Young Learners.
Candidates interested in taking the LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates will be primary school aged children and made up of a range of different national and cultural backgrounds .
There are no entry requirements for candidates upon taking these qualifications, including prior knowledge, levels of understanding and areas of familiarity. It is also not necessary for candidates to have achieved a qualification in English prior to registering. However, LRN would recommend that candidates are well-prepared before taking this test. Downloadable sample materials are accessible through the qualifications section of the LRN website whereby candidates can access sample assessment material. LRN approved centres ensure that candidates are fully prepared to sit LRN YLs Entry Levels Certificates through using fully trained teachers and appropriate resources as laid out in the centre agreement with LRN.
LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates have been designed to ensure candidates can progress from one YL entry level to the next ::Pr Al and A2) and ultimately onto B1 and above.
LRN aims to use English that is plain, clear, free from bias and appropriate to YL candidates. All assessments and assessment related materials are written in English and rigorously checked by LRN officers and subject specialists before release. Teachers preparing candidates are expected to ensure that their materials are clear, diverse and appropriate to YL Entry Levels candidates.
LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL are based on the CEFR in that they reflect the level(s) of language ability which are as defined by the CEFR. LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL are three single unit qualifications. Candidates are assessed in the following components: listening, reading and writing, speaking. The total qualification time is 304 hours for each of the three qualifications.
The LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL are a four language skills qualification which assesses the following sub skills of the English language: listening, reading and writing, and speaking. References to the CEFR are made in the LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL Mark Schemes in order to demonstrate linkage between the qualification construct and CEFR. The information below is a breakdown of LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL qualification features.
LRN trained examiners are allowed to mark the writing and speaking components of the LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL). Marks are allocated for each candidate in accordance with the LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL mark scheme for reading and writing and speaking. The timescales in which LRN will issue its results is between 4 to 6 weeks (upon receiving the candidate results from the test centre).
The marking of Reading / Writing and Listening components of LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL are completed by clerical markers using answer keys for each question paper. To ensure standardisation of each exam, the Listening clerical markers completed induction training followed by standardisation exercises prior to each paper (where required).
Results are then moderated by the moderation team in accordance with the LRN’s moderation policy. Moderated results are then forwarded to the Lead Moderater final approval.
Speaking examination is conducted by one examiner, trained by LRN, and is recorded on a dictaphone. Marks are allocated for speaking and reading and writing skills to each candidate in accordance with the LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL mark scheme. LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL are 100% externally assessed by an LRN approved examiner.
Speaking sub skills are assessed in pairs, where there are odd numbers of registered candidates, a dummy candidate will be used as a pair candidate.
Results are then moderated by the moderation team in accordance with the LRN’s moderation policy. Moderated results are then forwarded to the Lead Moderater final approval.
Results are reported as distinction, merit, pass or fail grades.
Candidates’ marks for all sub-components will be added together to give an overall grade based on the minimum marks per grade level below:
Minimum Marks required:
0-39: Fail
40-51: Pass
52-63: Merit
64+: Distinction
The duration of LRN YL Entry Levels Certificates in ESOL is from 45 minutes to 1 hour 14 minutes (depending on the level of test taken) with the main test sitting (reading and writing, listening) lasting approximately 40 minutes (YL Pre Al), 50 minutes (YL Al) and one hour 5 minutes (YL A2) in one continuous assessment session on the same day (with a short break in between each component). Speaking tests are scheduled between one and three days before or after the main test sitting.
One invigilator is assigned to, every 15 candidates, for reading and writing, listening with an additional invigilator to accompany candidates, in instances where they are leaving the assessment room for any reason. The invigilator is also responsible for checking candidate identification and is always present for the duration of the assessment. Invigilators are also responsible for ensuring candidates have no unauthorised materials in the examination room.
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