ABOUT GESE
GESE - Graded Examinations in Spoken English
Authentic communicative skills for real life.
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.
Genuine discussion format
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. The exam length is 5-25 minutes depending on the grade.
Focus on building confidence
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.
Mapped to the CEFR*
GESE is available at 12 levels: Grades 1-12 (pre-A1-C2 CEFR levels).
Grouped by development stage, GESE exams offer a progressive framework for the development of English language skills and an assessment for every learner.
Guidance and resources
GESE is designed to support classroom teaching and maps easily to General English language curricula and coursework and Trinity provides a wide range of guidance, videos, support and resources for each level.
Go to GESE levels
Face-to-face video conference exams
Registered exam centres have the option to book GESE one-to-one assessments in several modes:
Learning progression
For people requiring English language reading and writing skills qualifications in addition to speaking and listening skills, Trinity also offers Integrated Skills in English (ISE) qualifications which are ideal for people seeking to develop transferable skills required for academic study and employability.
Reliable evidence of skills
Trinity's GESE qualifications provide individuals and institutions with reliable evidence of English language speaking skills at different levels from beginner to advanced.
Recognised and accepted
GESE is a UK government-approved test for settlement and visa application purposes when taken at a Trinity SELT Centre.
If you are preparing for GESE as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa purposes in the UK and you would like us to enter you for this exam please complete our exam enquiry form.
GESE is a suitable exam for students at the end of their study-abroad courses.
Read more about international Recognition of Trinity's English Language qualifications.
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.
Genuine discussion format
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. The exam length is 5-25 minutes depending on the grade.
Focus on building confidence
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.
Mapped to the CEFR*
GESE is available at 12 levels: Grades 1-12 (pre-A1-C2 CEFR levels).
Grouped by development stage, GESE exams offer a progressive framework for the development of English language skills and an assessment for every learner.
- Grades 1-3 - Initial stage: Pre-A1-A2.1
- Grades 4-6 - Elementary stage: A2.2-B1.2
- Grades 7- 9 - Intermediate stage: B2.1-B2.3
- Grades 10-12 - Advanced stage: C1.1-C2
Guidance and resources
GESE is designed to support classroom teaching and maps easily to General English language curricula and coursework and Trinity provides a wide range of guidance, videos, support and resources for each level.
Go to GESE levels
Face-to-face video conference exams
Registered exam centres have the option to book GESE one-to-one assessments in several modes:
- face-to-face in-person examiner sessions
- face-to-face video conference exams in centres
Learning progression
For people requiring English language reading and writing skills qualifications in addition to speaking and listening skills, Trinity also offers Integrated Skills in English (ISE) qualifications which are ideal for people seeking to develop transferable skills required for academic study and employability.
Reliable evidence of skills
Trinity's GESE qualifications provide individuals and institutions with reliable evidence of English language speaking skills at different levels from beginner to advanced.
Recognised and accepted
GESE is a UK government-approved test for settlement and visa application purposes when taken at a Trinity SELT Centre.
If you are preparing for GESE as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa purposes in the UK and you would like us to enter you for this exam please complete our exam enquiry form.
GESE is a suitable exam for students at the end of their study-abroad courses.
Read more about international Recognition of Trinity's English Language qualifications.