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The levels in the CEF have been mapped to the levels in the National Qualifications Framework for England Wales and Northern Ireland (see, Pathways to Proficiency: the alignment of language proficiency scales for assessing competence in English Language, DFES / QCA, 2003) .  \nIn the process of regulation, the six levels of Pearson English International Certificate have been allocated to levels of the National Qualifications Framework. International Certificate tests are regulated under the following titles in the UK:  \n\n| Pearson English International Certificate/PTE General level\u003Cbr>Regulated Title Regulation\u003Cbr>number |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) A1 | Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 1) (CEF A1) (English International Certificate) | 500/1903/X |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level1 | Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 2) (CEF A2) (English International Certificate) | 500/1962/4 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level 2 | Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (CEF B1) (English International Certificate) | 500/1961/2 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level 3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFB2) (English International Certificate) | 500/1926/0 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level 4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFC1) (English International Certificate) | 500/1964/8 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate PTE General Level 5 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFC2) (English International Certificate) | 500/1963/6 |\n\nTable of Contents  \nOfqual Regulation ...............................................................................................................................................2  \n1. Introduction to Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) ...............................................5  \n2. Test structure ..............................................................................................................................................7  \n4. Test Format ..................................................................................................................................................8  \n5. Description of item types: Written test .....................................................................................................9  \nSection 1: Listening .........................................................................................................................................9  \nSection 2: Listening and writing.................................................................................................................. 11  \nSection 3: Listening ........................","cbCaistQSfDrJ3x8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaistQSfDrJ3x8","pdf",828647,29,"English","# Ofqual Regulation\n# 1. Introduction to Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General)\n# 2. Test structure\n# 4. Test Format\n# 5. Description of item types: Written test\n## Section 1: Listening\n## Section 2: Listening and writing\n## Section 3: Listening\n## Section 4: Reading\n## Section 5: Reading\n## Section 6: Reading\n## Section 7: Reading\n## Section 8: Writing\n## Section 9: Writing\n# Summary: Written test item type information\n# 6. Description of item types: Spoken test\n## Section 10: Speaking\n## Not tested at this level\n## Section 11: Speaking\n## Section 12: Speaking","[{\"question\":\"What is ESOL International and who is it for?\",\"answer\":\"ESOL International qualifications are designed for candidates who are not native speakers of English and want an internationally recognized qualification. 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