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                  External Assessment

                  Please refer to our Supporting Centres 2020-2021 pages for details of adaptations to these assessments

                  Below you will find a selection of resources to support you with the administration of EDSQ, ESOL, and our online multiple-choice qualifications.

                  Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ)

                  Scheduling an EDSQ assessment (Mock, Live & Resits)

                  System and hardware requirements

                  Administrator and Tutor (Exam Supervisor) guidance

                  Rebooking or cancelling assessments

                  Essential Digital Skills FAQs

                  Technical FAQs

                  Full details of our Essential Digital Skills Qualifications

                  ESOL

                  Scheduling an assessment

                  Printing an attendance register

                  Accessing assessment papers

                  Rebooking or cancelling assessments

                  Saving a sound file

                  Booking resits for ESOL Level 2

                  ESOL statement of results report

                  Multiple-choice qualifications

                  System and hardware requirements

                  Administrator and invigilator guidance

                  Scheduling an assessment

                  Candidate experience for  multiple-choice qualifications

                  Rebooking or cancelling assessments

                  Produce results reports

                  Technical FAQs