306 Part V: What Kind of Class Will I Have?
✓ English Language Skills Assessment (ELSA): This is a quick, business-
oriented English test including Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Students don’t need to prepare for the test and they get a score of 1-500
on completion.
✓ Foundation English Language Skills Assessment (FELSA): This is a
general English test which is suitable for students at low levels, including
elementary, and for different age groups. The format includes a lot of
pictures and large text and the student’s result is presented as a list of
things they can do.
✓ JETSET Certificates in English Language Skills: These are a range of
certificates designed specifically for young learners. They cover the four
skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as encouraging
knowledge of life skills. Because there are several levels, the certificates
can provide evidence of continuous progress.
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (see http://www.lccieb.com
under LCCI International Qualifications) operate several exams for English in
the working environment. They are:
✓ English for Business (EFB): All students take reading and writing tests
which are related to business English but the speaking and listening
components are optional. The exam is offered at different levels.
✓ English for Commerce (EFC): This exam is taken by non-native speakers
who have a reasonable knowledge of commercial concepts.
✓ English for Tourism (EFT): This exam is designed specifically for staff
who deal with customers and who manage others in the tourism industry
and is offered at two levels.
✓ Practical Business English (PBE): This is an elementary level business
English certificate.
✓ Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC): This is an oral
exam involving an interview and optional tests in specific areas of work.
City and Guilds run a range of ESOL exams. City and Guilds is an organisation
which is largely focused on vocational qualifications helping people to
further their careers and their qualifications cater for, among others, migrant
workers and non-native speakers settling in the UK
(see http://www.cityandguilds.com).
✓ ESOL for Young Learners: Children from 8-13 can take one paper for
Listening, Reading and Writing skills and take another optional test
which is an interview to assess speaking skills.
✓ English for Business Communications: These tests at different levels
cover areas such as business letters, faxes and emails.
✓ International Spoken ESOL (ISESOL): This is a recorded interview in
general English which can be taken at different levels.
