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Resources for International GCSE English as a Second Language (9280)
Teacher Guidance document
Prepare for your year ahead by accessing the essential information you need to deliver the International GCSE English as a Second Language specification.
Key Stage 3 Mapping Documents
See how Oxford University Press lower secondary resources prepare students for the OxfordAQA International GCSE specification
Speaking test guidance document
For guidance on conducting the International GCSE English as a Second Language speaking tests, download this helpful guide.
CEFR equivalency grid – ESL
CEFR is an internationally recognised benchmark for language proficiency, used by educational institutions and employers across the world. Students can use our International GCSEs in English Language and English as a Second Language as evidence of English proficiency, with the grades they receive being equivalent to specific CEFR levels.
Specification
Familiarise yourself with the syllabus content and assessment structure of this qualification.
This updated specification (version 6.0) features an update to the Speaking paper.
Switching Guides
Quickly see differences between your old International GCSE English as a Second Language specification and the OxfordAQA specification. This switching guide reflects the update to the Speaking paper.
Scheme of Work (review version)
The Scheme of Work provides a suggested pathway through the specification, enabling you to plan your course. Download this review version to check the content offered. If you are teaching in an approved OxfordAQA school you can download the full version in the box below.
Scheme of Work (full version)
We’ve made it easy to plan your course and ensure you cover the essential content with this suggested pathway, including lots of ideas for teaching and learning activities.
ESL training
To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.
GCSE English as a Second Language Teacher Guidance video
Watch our guidance video to learn more about the overview of our International GCSE English as a Second Language qualification.
Teacher Guidance Packs
A collection of support resources for teaching this qualification.
International GCSE Plus
OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language is available with International GCSE Plus. This is an optional endorsed component in which students can explore any aspect of English as a Second Language through a research-based piece of analytic work. Visit the International GCSE Plus page to learn more and access the accompanying resources.
Textbooks
Textbooks are also available from Oxford University Press. If you would like a closer look at the Oxford University Press textbook that supports this qualification, click on the link below. This will allow you to create an account that will give you free access to a 30-day online evaluation copy, meaning you can explore the resource and make sure it is right for you and your students.
Command words
Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.
Specimen papers and mark schemes
See how the International GCSE English as a Second Language specification will be assessed, so you can help your students prepare to sit their exams.
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 4 – Speaking: Teacher’s booklet and Mark scheme have been amended to reflect the recent update to the Speaking paper.
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 1 – Writing: Question paper
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 1 – Writing: Mark scheme
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 2 – Reading: Question paper
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 2 – Reading: Mark scheme
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Question paper
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Recording
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Transcript
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Mark scheme
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 4 – Speaking: Teacher's booklet
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 4 – Speaking: Mark scheme
Marked exemplars – writing
Prepare your students for the Writing exam with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme.
Marked exemplars – reading
Prepare your students for the Reading exam with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme.
Marked exemplars – speaking
Feel prepared for the Speaking assessment with the help of these exemplar student recordings and examiner commentaries, helping you see how the mark scheme is applied, the kind of responses students need to present and your role in delivering the assessment.
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Commentary on Speaking Resources
International GCSE English as a Second Language Speaking Student 1
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 2
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 3
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 4
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 5
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 6
International GCSE English as a Second Language Speaking - Audio file - Student Card B
International GCSE English as a Second Language Speaking - Audio file - Student Card A
November 2021 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2021 exam series.
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
November 2020 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2020 exam series.
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
November 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2019 exam series.
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on Examination
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card A
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card B
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card C
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card D
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2019 exam series.
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on Examination
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Recording
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Transcript
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card A
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card B
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card C
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card D
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
November 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2018 exam series.
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card A
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card B
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card C
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card D
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2018 exam series.
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 1 – Writing: Question paper
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 1 – Writing: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 1 – Writing: Report on examination
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 2 – Reading: Question paper
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 2 – Reading: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 2 – Reading: Report on examination
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Question paper
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Recording
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Transcript
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Report on examination
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 4 – Speaking: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 4 – Speaking: Report on examination
Mock Exam Analyser (MEA) – International GCSE English as a Second Language
NEW. Get a deeper understanding of students’ performance in their mocks and how they can improve, in time for their exams. Use with our summer 2019 papers. Available exclusively for OxfordAQA schools. Step-by-step instructions are included.
Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool
Our free Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool (ERA™) gives you instant analysis of your students’ results. You’ll see how students performed in each unit and topic, and the marks they received for each question. This allows you to see which questions proved the most challenging, or how different classes performed, so you know what areas to focus on in following years. ERA™ is available after results are published.
May/June 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2022 exam series.
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Recording
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Transcript
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
November 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2022 exam series.
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
Teacher Guidance document
Prepare for your year ahead by accessing the essential information you need to deliver the International GCSE English as a Second Language specification.
Key Stage 3 Mapping Documents
See how Oxford University Press lower secondary resources prepare students for the OxfordAQA International GCSE specification
Speaking test guidance document
For guidance on conducting the International GCSE English as a Second Language speaking tests, download this helpful guide.
CEFR equivalency grid – ESL
CEFR is an internationally recognised benchmark for language proficiency, used by educational institutions and employers across the world. Students can use our International GCSEs in English Language and English as a Second Language as evidence of English proficiency, with the grades they receive being equivalent to specific CEFR levels.
Specification
Familiarise yourself with the syllabus content and assessment structure of this qualification.
This updated specification (version 6.0) features an update to the Speaking paper.
Switching Guides
Quickly see differences between your old International GCSE English as a Second Language specification and the OxfordAQA specification. This switching guide reflects the update to the Speaking paper.
Scheme of Work (review version)
The Scheme of Work provides a suggested pathway through the specification, enabling you to plan your course. Download this review version to check the content offered. If you are teaching in an approved OxfordAQA school you can download the full version in the box below.
Scheme of Work (full version)
We’ve made it easy to plan your course and ensure you cover the essential content with this suggested pathway, including lots of ideas for teaching and learning activities.
ESL training
To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.
GCSE English as a Second Language Teacher Guidance video
Watch our guidance video to learn more about the overview of our International GCSE English as a Second Language qualification.
Teacher Guidance Packs
A collection of support resources for teaching this qualification.
International GCSE Plus
OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language is available with International GCSE Plus. This is an optional endorsed component in which students can explore any aspect of English as a Second Language through a research-based piece of analytic work. Visit the International GCSE Plus page to learn more and access the accompanying resources.
Textbooks
Textbooks are also available from Oxford University Press. If you would like a closer look at the Oxford University Press textbook that supports this qualification, click on the link below. This will allow you to create an account that will give you free access to a 30-day online evaluation copy, meaning you can explore the resource and make sure it is right for you and your students.
Command words
Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.
Specimen papers and mark schemes
See how the International GCSE English as a Second Language specification will be assessed, so you can help your students prepare to sit their exams.
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 4 – Speaking: Teacher’s booklet and Mark scheme have been amended to reflect the recent update to the Speaking paper.
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 1 – Writing: Question paper
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 1 – Writing: Mark scheme
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 2 – Reading: Question paper
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 2 – Reading: Mark scheme
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Question paper
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Recording
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Transcript
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 3 – Listening: Mark scheme
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 4 – Speaking: Teacher's booklet
International GCSE ESL Specimen Paper 4 – Speaking: Mark scheme
Marked exemplars – writing
Prepare your students for the Writing exam with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme.
Marked exemplars – reading
Prepare your students for the Reading exam with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme.
Marked exemplars – speaking
Feel prepared for the Speaking assessment with the help of these exemplar student recordings and examiner commentaries, helping you see how the mark scheme is applied, the kind of responses students need to present and your role in delivering the assessment.
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Commentary on Speaking Resources
International GCSE English as a Second Language Speaking Student 1
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 2
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 3
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 4
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 5
International GCSE English as a Second Language - Speaking Student 6
International GCSE English as a Second Language Speaking - Audio file - Student Card B
International GCSE English as a Second Language Speaking - Audio file - Student Card A
November 2021 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2021 exam series.
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2021 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
November 2020 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2020 exam series.
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2020 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
November 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2019 exam series.
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on Examination
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card A
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card B
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card C
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card D
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
Nov 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2019 exam series.
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on Examination
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Recording
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Transcript
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card A
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card B
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card C
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card D
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2019 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
November 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2018 exam series.
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card A
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card B
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card C
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Photo card D
Nov 2018 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2018 exam series.
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 1 – Writing: Question paper
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 1 – Writing: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 1 – Writing: Report on examination
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 2 – Reading: Question paper
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 2 – Reading: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 2 – Reading: Report on examination
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Question paper
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Recording
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Transcript
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 3 – Listening: Report on examination
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 4 – Speaking: Mark scheme
May/June 2018 International GCSE ESL Paper 4 – Speaking: Report on examination
Mock Exam Analyser (MEA) – International GCSE English as a Second Language
NEW. Get a deeper understanding of students’ performance in their mocks and how they can improve, in time for their exams. Use with our summer 2019 papers. Available exclusively for OxfordAQA schools. Step-by-step instructions are included.
Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool
Our free Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool (ERA™) gives you instant analysis of your students’ results. You’ll see how students performed in each unit and topic, and the marks they received for each question. This allows you to see which questions proved the most challenging, or how different classes performed, so you know what areas to focus on in following years. ERA™ is available after results are published.
May/June 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2022 exam series.
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Recording
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Transcript
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Mark scheme
May/June 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination
November 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2022 exam series.
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Question paper
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Writing Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Question paper
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Reading Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Question paper
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Mark scheme
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Listening Paper: Report on examination
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Teacher's booklet
Nov 2022 International GCSE ESL Speaking Paper: Report on examination