ABOUT ISE
ISE - Integrated Skills in English exams
Transferable skills for study and employment.
Trinity's Integrated Skills in English (ISE) is a contemporary four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) qualification recognised by governments and institutions as providing reliable evidence of English language proficiency.
Preparing for ISE helps develop authentic communicative and transferable skills that are required for academic study and employability, such as synthesising information, participating in interactive discussions and presenting on topics of personal interest.
Two exam modules offer flexibility.
There are two exam modules – Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening. These can be taken together or separately, depending on whether you are taking the exam in a Trinity Registered Exam Centre, or in a UK Trinity SELT Centre.
The Reading & Writing module is taken as a written exam in registered centres.
One-to-one, face-to-face Speaking & Listening assessments can be taken in person or via live video conference in exam centres.
More about Video Conference
Mapped to the CEFR
ISE proficiency levels are calibrated to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) and are available at five levels: ISE Foundation (A2), ISE I (B1), ISE II (B2), ISE III (C1), ISE IV (C2)*.
*ISE IV has a different format to ISE at CEFR levels A2-C1
Guides, resources and teaching materials
ISE is designed to support classroom teaching and maps easily to general English language curricula and coursework and Trinity provides a wide range of guidance and resources including coursework Schemes of Work for each level.
Reliable evidence of skills
Trinity's ISE qualifications provide individuals and institutions with reliable evidence of the use of integrated English language skills at different levels from beginner to advanced. Read more about the research leading to CEFR alignment and learner profiles.
Our ISE exams are regulated by Ofqual in the UK - see regulatory information. They are listed on the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Find out more at Certificate information.
Trinity's ISE A2-C2 exams have been awarded the ALTE Q-mark by the Association of Language Testers in Europe demonstrating that they meet strictest of quality criteria.
Recognised and accepted
ISE is a UK government government-approved test for settlement and visa application purposes when taken at a Trinity SELT Centre.
If you are preparing for ISE as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa or other purposes in the UK and you would like us to enter you for this exam please complete our exam enquiry form.
ISE is a suitable exam for students at the end of study-abroad courses.
Read more about international Recognition of Trinity's English Language qualifications.
Trinity's Integrated Skills in English (ISE) is a contemporary four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) qualification recognised by governments and institutions as providing reliable evidence of English language proficiency.
Preparing for ISE helps develop authentic communicative and transferable skills that are required for academic study and employability, such as synthesising information, participating in interactive discussions and presenting on topics of personal interest.
Two exam modules offer flexibility.
There are two exam modules – Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening. These can be taken together or separately, depending on whether you are taking the exam in a Trinity Registered Exam Centre, or in a UK Trinity SELT Centre.
The Reading & Writing module is taken as a written exam in registered centres.
One-to-one, face-to-face Speaking & Listening assessments can be taken in person or via live video conference in exam centres.
More about Video Conference
Mapped to the CEFR
ISE proficiency levels are calibrated to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) and are available at five levels: ISE Foundation (A2), ISE I (B1), ISE II (B2), ISE III (C1), ISE IV (C2)*.
*ISE IV has a different format to ISE at CEFR levels A2-C1
Guides, resources and teaching materials
ISE is designed to support classroom teaching and maps easily to general English language curricula and coursework and Trinity provides a wide range of guidance and resources including coursework Schemes of Work for each level.
Reliable evidence of skills
Trinity's ISE qualifications provide individuals and institutions with reliable evidence of the use of integrated English language skills at different levels from beginner to advanced. Read more about the research leading to CEFR alignment and learner profiles.
Our ISE exams are regulated by Ofqual in the UK - see regulatory information. They are listed on the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Find out more at Certificate information.
Trinity's ISE A2-C2 exams have been awarded the ALTE Q-mark by the Association of Language Testers in Europe demonstrating that they meet strictest of quality criteria.
Recognised and accepted
ISE is a UK government government-approved test for settlement and visa application purposes when taken at a Trinity SELT Centre.
If you are preparing for ISE as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa or other purposes in the UK and you would like us to enter you for this exam please complete our exam enquiry form.
ISE is a suitable exam for students at the end of study-abroad courses.
Read more about international Recognition of Trinity's English Language qualifications.