A1, A2 & B1
The A1, A2 & B1 holds a special place in our hearts in the history of the organisation. We can boast a 100% pass rate, during the pandemic five students received distinctions.
This credit belongs to the students who have worked hard to achieve this milestone and to the dedicated teaching team.
Success is achieved by those who follow our strict criteria of:
• Attendance
• Listening carefully to feedback
• Practice.
The A1 and A2 Visa extensions may undergo some changes by the government department. When this occurs we will of course inform you of the changes.
A1/A2/B1 Speaking & Listening
Those requiring further or indefinite leave to remain.
A1 A2 B1
Those requiring Further Leave to Remain must meet the following criteria:
• Family life as a partner of a settled person (Spouse/Partner)
• Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependant)
• This is the current A1 English language requirement.
You will also need to pass the follow exams:
A1 Speaking and listening
• GESE Grade 2
• Representative of an Overseas Business visa
A2 Speaking and listening
• GESE Grade 2
Those requiring Further Leave to Remain (visa extension) must meet the following criteria:
• Family life as a partner of a settled person (Spouse/Partner)
• Family life as a parent (Parent of a dependant)
You will also need to pass the follow exam:
A2 English language SELT which is required for family route Leave to Remain applications after 2.5 years in the UK.
Those requiring Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Settled/ Permanent Requirement must pass the following exam:
B1 Speaking and listening
• B1 British Citizenship (Naturalisation) Speaking and listening GESE Grade 5
•Tier 2 (General) visa GESE Grade 5
Course Details A1 & A2
Course Details A1 & A2
Further Leave to Remain
The duration of the course is approximately 12 weeks with 24 hours of classroom based teaching guided learning hours.
The course entails looking at the student’s ability to;
(1) Listen and respond to pass and present phrases
(2) Speak to communicate
(3) English in discussion
(4) An understanding of numbers
Further leave to remain
The Entry 3/B1 course is part of the citizenship course; the duration of the course is approximately 12 weeks with 24 hours of classroom based teaching guided learning hours.
The speaking and listening tests are conducted by a member of our teaching & volunteer’s staff; learners for some tasks may be tested in pairs.
The course entails looking at the student’s ability to;
(5) Listen and respond to turn of phrases
(6) Speak to communicate
(7) English in discussion
Course Details B1
For the TRINITY ESOL B1 Skills for Life qualification students must meet the following criteria:
• be aged 16 and above
• be able to read and write.
• UKVI Requirements – if English is not your first language, you must take the course in ESOL at Entry level 3- or pass an English language test like IELTS
at B1 level.
Assessment Details
Assessment for ESOL/B1 course for British citizenship or ILR will be undertaken by all students’ and progress will be monitored throughout the duration of the course.
When a student is ready to achieve the exam qualification, advice will be given.
Application Process
Any student wishing to book the A1, A2 or B1 exam can go on line to Trinity website: Exam booking is online here.
Sitting an exam will cost Trinity £150.00; certificates will be included in the exam
fees.
We wish every student success on the course and hope they achieve their desired goal, which can only be accomplished by hard work.
Registering Home Office Documents
British citizenship
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
Visa Extensions
We are working with CIS; they will register with the Home Office in the next few months. CIS have a small and highly regarded team with exceedingly high qualification. Under normal circumstances, they can guarantee that your application will be posted to the Home Office specification within one week of receipt of your application. Or, in an emergency, they can achieve this in a matter of hours if they have all the documents and fees pertaining to the application must be given at the same time. They can only proceed with an application once they have all the relevant information the Home Office requires.
C I S will provide the Home Office with an account of your late application if necessary.