Live Language can offer SQA accrediated courses in Spanish, French and Italian at levels A1, A2 and B1. Students who undertake one of our accredited courses have the opportunity to take part in the SQA examination at the end of the course and therefore gain a nationally recognised qualification from SQA.
The National Qualification Access 3 and Intermediate 1 in transactional French/Spanish will enable learners to survive comfortably in French/Spanish speaking countries. These qualifications are part of the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) in order to “help people of all ages and circumstances to access appropriate education and training over their lifetime to fulfill their personal, social and economic potential.”
Topics that are assessed throughout the course include; shopping, eating out, travel and accommodation. Each lesson will combine language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are developed in a way that focuses on communication to native speakers of the language.
If you would like to take part in the SQA examination, please speak to your teacher at the start of the course.
ILA Funding is available on our SQA accredited courses. These currently include:
Spanish A1i and A1ii, A2i and A2ii and B1i and B1ii.
French A1i and A1ii, A2i and A2ii and B1i and B1ii.
Italian A1i and A1ii, A2i and A2ii and B1i and B1ii.
Important information on ILA!
Changes to learner eligibility for ILA Scotland funding come into effect on 1 July 2012.
To ensure effective targeting of resources, the eligibility criteria for ILA Scotland funding has been refined.
Current eligibility criteria for ILA Scotland account applications:
• must be 16 years old or over
• must be ordinarily resident in Scotland
• must have an income of £22,000 a year or less, or in receipt of benefits.
Additional criteria to be applied to applicants as of 1 July 2012:
• must not hold a UK degree (or overseas equivalent)
• must not be undertaking any form of full-time or part-time secondary, further or higher education
• must not be participating on any National Training Programme (Modern Apprenticeships, Get Ready for Work or Training for Work).
All account applications and account renewals received on or after 1 July 2012 will be assessed under these new additional criteria.
A list of the eligible courses is also available to view at www.ilascotland.org.uk. Students who intend to use ILA funding should apply for an ILA account in advance of the course start date and provide their account number to the school when booking the course. Students must also take part in the SQA examination at the end of the course.
Live Language require to add £20 to the course fees for all students who wish to undertake the SQA examination.
To book a course using ILA, please complete a Registration Form and send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or if you have anymore questions, please enquire through the contact us link at the bottom of the page. Prices for our courses can be found here.
