Greenwich Central college ESOL A2 Access Test

Greenwich Central College ESOL A2 Assessment

This English assessment includes both Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (Speaking) components, aligned with the A2 level of the CEFR*. Tests are available at approved Test Centres worldwide or can be taken online.

About the Greenwich Central College ESOL A2:

  • Offers two separate certificates: Written and Spoken
  • Exams can be taken individually or together

Written Exam:

  • Available as a paper-based or computer-based test at authorized Test Centres or online with live remote monitoring
  • Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Spoken Exam:

  • Conducted either face-to-face or online with a live examiner
  • Duration: 9 minutes

At the A2 level, candidates are expected to:

  • Communicate using common phrases and vocabulary related to personal, family, shopping, local areas, and work.

*The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), developed by the Council of Europe, is a widely recognized standard for describing language proficiency levels.

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Written

Key Features

Examination Details

Exam Level: A2 Format: Paper-based, Computer-based, or Online with Remote, Live Proctoring Pass Mark: 50% (75/150)

Skills Assessed

  • Written Skills:
    • Listening
    • Reading
    • Writing

Grade Boundaries

Candidates are awarded one of the following grades:
  • High Pass: 101 - 150 / 150
  • Pass: 75 - 100 / 150
  • Fail: 0 - 74 / 150

Exams Overview

Greenwich Central College Exams Overview

Exam Durations:

  • Paper-Based: 1 hour & 40 minutes
  • Computer-Based: 1 hour & 40 minutes
  • Online: 1 hour & 40 minutes

Listening Component:

Total Time: 20 minutes

Exam Structure:

  • Part 1:
    • Format: 7 multiple choice questions (3 options each)
    • Task: Listen twice to match 7 short sentences to letters, words, graphics, and symbols.
  • Part 2:
    • Format: 7 multiple choice questions (3 options each)
    • Task: Listen twice to choose the best reply to 7 short sentences.
  • Part 3:
    • Format: 6 multiple choice questions (3 options each)
    • Task: Listen twice to 6 short conversations between 2 speakers to identify the topic, purpose, context, speakers, gist, relationship between speakers, functions, attitudes, feelings, and opinions.
  • Part 4:
    • Format: 6 questions (form with 6 headings)
    • Task: Listen twice to a person talking to identify specific information. Answers should consist of 1 to 3 words.

Reading and Writing Component:

Total Time: 1 hour & 20 minutes (uninterrupted)

Reading Structure:

  • Part 1:
    • Format: 6 multiple choice questions (3 options each)
    • Task: Choose the correct multiple choice option to fill in the gaps.
  • Part 2:
    • Format: 6 multiple choice questions (1 option is a distractor)
    • Task: Choose the correct options to fill the gaps in the text.
  • Part 3:
    • Format: 7 multiple choice questions (3 options each)
    • Task: Choose the correct text for the corresponding question.
  • Part 4:
    • Format: 7 multiple choice questions (3 options each)
    • Task: Choose the correct multiple choice option for the corresponding statement.

Writing Structure:

  • Part 1:
    • Length: 30 - 50 words
    • Task: Write a letter on a given topic.
  • Part 2:
    • Length: 30 - 50 words
    • Task: Write a letter, card, postcard, or message for an intended audience.

Results, Certificates, and Digital Badges

Statement of Result (SoR) & E-Certificate

  • Statements of Result (SoR) and e-certificates will be sent via email or through the Test Centre.

Processing Times:

  • Online Exams with Remote, Live Invigilation: 3 business days
  • Computer-Based Exams: 5 business days
  • Paper-Based Exams: 10 business days

Digital Badges

  • Digital badges will be available within 10 business days and will be sent by email.

Hard-Copy Certificates

  • Hard-copy certificates will be dispatched to either the candidate or the Test Centre shortly after the results are released.

Books

Greenwich Central College

Helping Sources

Greenwich Central College

Spoken

Key Features

Exam Information

Exam Level: A2

Format:

  • Face-to-Face
  • Online with Remote, Live Invigilation

Pass Mark:

  • 50% (25/50)

Skills Assessed:

  • Spoken (Speaking)

Grade Boundaries:

Candidates are awarded one of the following:
Grade Score Range
High Pass 38 - 50 / 50
Pass 25 - 37 / 50
Fail 0 - 24 / 50

Exam format

Speaking Component Overview

Exam Formats:

  • Face-to-Face: 9 minutes
  • Online: 9 minutes

Speaking Structure:

Part 1:

  • Task:
    • Provide and spell your name.
    • State your country of origin.
    • Answer 5 questions.

Part 2:

  • Task:
    • Respond to 2 or 3 situations presented by the interlocutor.
    • Candidates are expected to answer questions and initiate interactions.

Part 3:

  • Task:
    • Exchange information to identify similarities and differences in pictures depicting familiar situations.

Part 4:

  • Task:
    • Candidates receive 30 seconds of preparation time.
    • Discuss a topic provided by the interlocutor for 1 minute.
    • Answer follow-up questions.

Results, Certificates, and Digital Badges

Statement of Result (SoR) & E-Certificate

  • Statements of Result (SoR) and e-certificates will be sent via email or through the Test Centre.

Processing Times:

  • Online Exams with Remote, Live Invigilation: 5 business days
  • Face-to-Face Exams: 10 business days

Digital Badges

  • Digital badges will be available within 10 business days and will be sent by email.

Hard-Copy Certificates

  • Hard-copy certificates will be dispatched to either the candidate or the Test Centre shortly after the results are released.

Books

Greenwich Central College

Helping Sources

Greenwich Central College

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