Below is a list of assessed guided teaching hours (GLH) per CEFR level. The term ‘Directed Hours’ is defined as teaching hours directed under the direct direction or supervision of a lecturer, OVERSEER, tutor or other suitable education or training provider.
In terms of guided teaching hours, LanguageCert complies with CEFR references which set approximate values for ESOL qualification levels. As noted by ALTE, while a student progresses levels, the number of hours to reach each level increases, being this evidence of the continuing nature of language learning.
LanguageCert International ESOL
| CEFR levels | LanguageCert ESOL International Levels | Approximate GHLs (at 4 skills) |
| A1 | Preliminary | 95 |
| A2 | Access | 95 |
| B1 | Achiever | 180 |
| B2 | Communicator | 180 |
| C1 | Expert | 200 |
| C2 | Mastery | 250 |
Please note that the above figures are estimates of the number of hours a candidate is reasonably likely to undertake in relation to each qualification level, not cumulative estimates across levels.
| LanguageCert ESOL for Youth |
Approximate GHLs (at 4 skills) |
| Fox (approx. pre-A1) | 100 |
| Owl (approx. A1) | 120 |
Please note that the above figures are estimates of the number of hours a candidate is reasonably likely to undertake in relation to each qualification level, not cumulative estimates across levels.
