English Language Qualifications
With Trinity College London you can gain an English language qualification to prove your proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Trinity has over 70 years’ experience of setting standards in English language assessment. Half a million learners each year benefit from earning one of our qualifications, which are highly valued by colleges, universities and employers all over the world.
Discover the difference. Trinity’s exams offer a refreshingly different experience with unique benefits to both teachers and learners.
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Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)
- Skills tested: Speaking and Listening
- 12 levels (CEFR: pre-A1–C2)
- Suitable for absolute beginners to advanced learners
- Typical learners include school, college and mature learners
Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
- Skills tested: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
- 5 levels (CEFR: A2–C2)
- Suitable for elementary to advanced learners
- Typical learners include school, college, university students, to prove language skills for educational purposes
Spoken English for Work (SEW)
- Skills tested: Speaking and Listening
- 4 levels (CEFR: B1–C1)
- Suitable for learners aged 16+ already in work or seeking work
- Typical learners include those looking for promotion or an opportunity to improve career prospects.
Recognition
With a certificate from Trinity your English language skills will be recognised by colleges, universities and employers worldwide. ISE and GESE are recognised by many higher educational institutions around the world as evidence of English language ability.
In the UK, ISE, GESE and SEW are accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and its respective partners in Wales and Northern Ireland. ISE, GESE and SEW are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). See our worldwide recognition pages for details of your country.
Trinity is a Full Member of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE).
Skills for Life (SfL)
- Available UK only
- Skills tested:
- a) Speaking and Listening (full standalone qualification)
- b) + Reading
- c) + Writing = All-modes qualification
- 5 levels (NQF Entry 1–Level 2)
- Learners include students (14+) and adults who may want to become British citizens
- Step 1 and Step 2: for beginners working towards Skills for Life