Graded Exams in Spoken English (GESE)
GESE exams are for people of all ages who want to develop communicative English language speaking and listening skills for use in real life - whatever the purpose, whether for immigration, work, study, leisure or employment.
GESE exams are one-to-one, face-to-face assessments of English language speaking and listening skills with a Trinity examiner, who encourages the candidate to show what they can do through prompts and authentic interactive dialogue. Because candidates can plan ahead to discuss their own interests and opinions in the exam, this motivates learning and aids natural speech - which helps them to relax and perform at their best during the exam.
Exam Overview:
This is only a summary of the content of the exams. For more in depth information on each exam, click here.
Timing:
The exam length is 5-25 minutes depending on the grade.
For example:
Grades 1-3 = 5-7 minutes
Grades 4-6 = 10 minutes
Grades 7-9 = 15 minutes
Grades 10-12 = 25 minutes
For more information on the CEFR scale, click the image above.
Content:
The examiner will introduce themselves to you and start a conversation. The format of the exam feels like a conversation and has extra parts added at higher grades. For example:
Grades 4-6 = Conversation + Topic discussion
Grades 7-9 = Conversation + Topic discussion + Interactive task
Grades 10-12 = Conversation + Topic + Interactive + Presentation + Listening
Aligned to the CEFR Proficiency Guidelines
Functional Fluency: Receive a passing score on the B1 test.
Working Fluency: Receive a passing score on the B2 test.
Professional Fluency: Receive a passing score on the C1 test.
Nationally & Internationally Recognized
Internationally recognized anywhere a B1, B2, or C1 CEFR score is accepted.
Accepted by the Global Seal of Biliteracy
Yes
Functional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B1 level.
Working Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B2 level.
Professional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the C1 level.
Requires Proctor
All Global Seal tests require proof of a proctor. Reach out to the testing company to find more information.
When/Where
Trinity College London provides exams and awards qualifications in over 60 countries around the world.
Cost
The cost of the GESE depends on location of the testing center. It will average between 75€ and 175€.