The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2 comprises:
- A writing and reading assessment that is externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the exam body.
- The listening and speaking assessment is, however, internally set. Your exam results will be forwarded to the awarding body’s internal verifier once you finish the exam.
- The writing and reading assessment is available as paper-based, for which you will appear for the exam at our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day.
- You will participate in the speaking, listening, and communicating assessment via Zoom.
- You need to register for the exam three weeks prior to the exam date.
- The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.
Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam |
Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks |
Pearson Edexcel | Up to 25 minutes | Pass/Fail |
SLS Exam Pearson Edexcel: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Reading Exam |
Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks | Pass Mark |
Pearson Edexcel | 45 minutes | 16 | 65% |
Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.
Writing Exam |
Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks | Pass Mark |
Pearson Edexcel | 45 minutes | 34 | 63% |
Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall percentage of marks mentioned in the above table to pass the English reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.