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A flexible and innovative business language accreditation for post‑16 students (A2–B1 CEFR).
Key focus areas
- Job applications & interviews
- Travel & accommodation
- Customer problem solving
- CV writing & confidence
- Sales presentations
- Companies & sectors
- Jobs & employability skills
- Health & safety
| Question | Details |
|---|---|
| What prior knowledge is required? | Ideally minimumGCSE grade 4 or equivalent. |
| What is the course content? | 6 modules with focus on real business correspondence and communication. End of module assessments (using notes) which cover speaking, listening, reading, writing, speaking and listening, reading and writing. |
| Are there exams/unseen assessments? | Students can opt for the Course Completion certificate based on their 6 module assessments (with notes) or the full Accreditation graded Pass, Merit, Distinction (40% - module assessments, 60% - unseen assessments). |
| Who marks the assessments? | Teachers mark the end of module assessments using our online marking system. Our examiner team marks the unseen assessments. |
| What is the course duration? | Approx. 30-weeks x 1 to 2 hours. Usually delivered autumn – end of May. |
| Is it a ready-made course? | Yes, zero preparation for teachers. All teaching and learning resources can be accessed online from our portal. Resources include presentations, worksheets, videos and audio. |
| Are there practice activities for independent learning? | Yes. Students undertake independent learning activities using our smart online platform with a focus on speaking, listening and vocabulary practice. |
| Does it count towards the Duke of Edinburgh? | Yes, it can count towards the the Skill section of the DofE bronze, silver or gold awards. |
Builds on Level 2 and develops professional proficiency (B2 CEFR).
The business project assessment tasks
- Plan your business idea
- Pitch your proposal
- Design a marketing strategy
- Plan an international business trip
- Present your final project
Points to note
- CEFR Level: B2
- UCAS: 16 points (equivalent to 'AS' Grade B)
- No unseen exams – improvement through feedback
- Perfect for job or university applications
International residential options available (can count towards Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential).
| Question | Details |
|---|---|
| What prior knowledge is required? | Students need to complete level 2 first as it forms part of the level 3 course. |
| What is the course content? | Further to the level 2 Accreditation modules, students complete 5 modules and a portfolio of 14 assessments based around a real or fictional business project. |
| Are there exams/unseen assessments? | Students can use their notes for most of the assessments apart from the listening tasks and the speaking assessments should be supported by prompts only. Level 3 is not graded, it is a pass/fail and is based on meeting the minimum criteria. |
| Who marks the assessments? | Teachers mark the 14 assessments and give feedback. Students are allowed to revisit and redraft the assessments until they meet the minimum criteria. |
| Is it a ready-made course? | Yes. Teaching and learning resources can be accessed online from our portal. Resources include presentations, worksheets, videos and audio. Students are required to work semi independently for this course. Some students may need extra support from their teachers/tutors. |
| Where can students do this course? | The course can be taught in school, usually in enrichment time. Depending on the student, it may only need intermittent teaching and feedback/ drop in sessions. Can also be accessed online via private tutors or taken abroad as a week’s intensive course (see residentials section). |
| How long does it take? | This depends on the individual student, the support required and the time that students wish to commit to their portfolio completion. Some students (especially those doing ‘A’ level) may complete their portfolio by the autumn of year 13. Other students may dip in and out depending on their other curriculum commitments and complete in the spring. Students who do the residential aim to complete in one week and this usually takes place at the end of year 12 or by October year 13. |
| Does it count towards the Duke of Edinburgh? | Counts towards the skill section of the DofE awards for bronze, silver or gold. The week’s intensive course abroad could count towards your Gold residential. Check with your DofE co-ordinator. |
Our Fees
We provide free access to the first module. This should enable your organisation to start straight away.
The module includes all the resources required for the first 6-8 weeks of teaching.
To use our resources for Modules 2-6, there is an initial registration fee for the first year, followed by an annual renewal fee thereafter.
Once your organisation is registered with us, you will be able to register candidates for the course and qualification.
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