Official structure
ESOL Reading Entry 2: qualification overview
Understand the Award, its single mandatory unit, assessment method and progression routes before you practise.
Know the exact qualification
The Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2) has qualification number 601/5416/0. It is separate from the Entry 2 Writing and Speaking and Listening Awards.
One mandatory reading unit
Learners complete M/506/8491 Reading Entry 2. The Award carries 6 credits and Gateway lists 60 guided learning hours and 60 total qualification hours.
Task-based controlled assessment
The current qualification page describes task-based controlled assessment and Pass grading. Your approved centre conducts the assessment and follows Gateway's current quality-assurance arrangements.
Plan the next step
Possible progression includes a higher ESOL Reading level, another ESOL skill area, Entry 3 Functional Skills English, other Entry 3 qualifications or work towards GCSE English.