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Resources for International GCSE English as a Second Language (9280)
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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.

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Key Stage 3 Mapping Documents

See how Oxford University Press lower secondary resources prepare students for the OxfordAQA International GCSE specification

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Speaking test guidance document

For guidance on conducting the International GCSE English as a Second Language speaking tests, download this helpful guide.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ESL training

To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.

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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.

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Teacher Guidance Packs

A collection of support resources for teaching this qualification.

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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.

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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.

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Command words

Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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November 2021 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2021 exam series.

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November 2020 past papers and mark schemes

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2020 exam series.

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November 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2019 exam series.

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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.

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November 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2018 exam series.

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May/June 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2018 exam series.

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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.

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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.

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May/June 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2022 exam series.

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November 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2022 exam series.

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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.

pdf icon
Key Stage 3 Mapping Documents

See how Oxford University Press lower secondary resources prepare students for the OxfordAQA International GCSE specification

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Speaking test guidance document

For guidance on conducting the International GCSE English as a Second Language speaking tests, download this helpful guide.

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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.

pdf icon
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.

pdf icon
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.

pdf icon
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.

Locked icon
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.

video icon
ESL training

To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.

Locked icon
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.

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Teacher Guidance Packs

A collection of support resources for teaching this qualification.

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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.

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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.

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Command words

Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.

pdf icon
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.

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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.

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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.

mp3 icon
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.

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November 2021 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2021 exam series.

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November 2020 past papers and mark schemes

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2020 exam series.

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November 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2019 exam series.

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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.

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November 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2018 exam series.

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May/June 2018 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2018 exam series.

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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.

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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.

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May/June 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2022 exam series.

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November 2022 papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports

Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2022 exam series.

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