Trinity ISE & GESE Exams

ELA-Edinburgh is a centre for the Trinity Integrated Skills in English exam.

The ISE test is a general English exam which covers the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. It covers levels A2 (pre-intermediate) to C2 (proficiency) on the Common European Framework. The ISE assessment is unique because it checks your English level not only in an exam, but also through coursework. You will create a portfolio of written work on three topics. This work will cover different genres of written English. Your speaking and listening skills will be checked in an interview. During the interview, you will discuss your written work with the examiner. There is also a reading and writing part to the test, which is taken like an exam. At lower levels, there are two written tasks. At higher levels, there are three writing tasks. For at least one of the writing tasks, you will have to read other texts, then use this information to write.

Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)

ELA offers this exam at our centre for Groups wishing to add a qualification to their study vacation course. ELA has successfully prepared groups of visiting students for the GESE taken at our centre. Trinity’s GESE exams test the English speaking and listening skills focusing on building motivation and confidence in using English. Student can take exams from beginner to proficiency. To view video examples of real exams please click on the Trinity College link below: http://www.trinitycollege.com/site/?id=2046

Spoken English for Work (SEW)

The Spoken English for Work (SEW) exam, prepares students for the real world of work, assessing spoken English communication in a work context. Interactive tasks assess a full range of practical speaking and listening skills required by companies on a daily basis. SEW provides valuable practice and assessment in telephone conversations, formal and informal presentations also providing real work issues in an English-speaking context. SEW provides a measure of linguistic competence from intermediate to advanced levels – from B1 to C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language. SEW is offered at four levels:

• SEW B1
• SEW B2
• SEW B2+
• SEW C1