Trinity Secure English Language Test (SELT)
Trinity’s Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) are approved by the UK Visa and Immigration Dept for visa and settlement purposes.
The Integrated Skills in English exam (ISE) from B1 to C1 level are approved for applications for a variety of Worker visas, and for Study visas.
The Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) from A1 to B1 level are approved for applications for Leave to Remain
(family), Leave to Remain extensions (family), Citizenship and Settlement.
The ISE & GESE exams are intended for candidates who have learnt English as a foreign, second or additional language and the qualifications are accepted not only in the UK but also by universities, employers and governments around the world.
Which Trinity SELT Do You Need for Your UK Visa?
Choosing the right Trinity SELT for UK visa applications is very important. Use our simple guide below to find the correct exam level for your application:
Trinity ISE (Integrated Skills in English)
Trinity’s Integrated Skills in English (ISE) is a contemporary four skills qualification intended for young people and adults – typically at school, college or university. It is also suitable for teachers and other adults who require a respected English language qualification.
ISE assesses students’ ability to interact in English in an authentic and meaningful way through the use of integrated reading and writing tasks, and integrated speaking and listening tasks.
ISE is widely recognised around the world by governments and institutions as providing reliable evidence of English language proficiency. The test has a strong focus on real language performance and promotes the development of transferable skills for academic study and employability.
Trinity’s Integrated Skills in English exam (ISE) for SELT purposes is:
- Undertaken at a Trinity SELT testing centre
- Available several days a week in multiple testing sites around the UK
- Divided into two modules, both of which must be passed for full certification
- Personalised to allow learners to discuss their own interests
- Designed to assess and support the development of real-life skills for work and further study
- Supported by a Study Pack and online resources for preparation
ISE consists of two exam modules: Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening.
The exam modules can be taken together, or at different times, when students are ready, (except when taken as a SELT test in the UK, where they must be taken on the same day).
Students must pass both modules to gain an ISE qualification.
Exam duration by level:
ISE I (B1): 2 hours Reading and Writing, 18 minutes Speaking and Listening
ISE II (B2) level duration: 2 hours Reading and Writing, 20 minutes Speaking and Listening
ISE III (C1) level duration: 2 hours Reading and Writing, 25 minutes Speaking and Listening
If you’re preparing for a Trinity exam, it’s because you have a specific reason, like a UK visa application for which you need to prove your knowledge of English
Our Trinity classes are usually taught as one-to-one or two-to-one lessons, or in very small groups. This means you’ll get lots of attention and guidance from our experienced, qualified teachers.
Ingla is an official Trinity Preparation Centre, which means Trinity College thinks we’re a great school at preparing students for the ISE exam, and many of our teachers have been to training programmes at Trinity College.
Our 90-minute Trinity lessons are flexible, to fit your busy life. ISE 1 lessons will focus on all four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) and teach you all about the ISE 1’s unique format and testing style.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to…
- Answer questions orally about a talk you’ve listened to (ISE 1)
- Write an essay comparing and contrasting different texts (ISE 1)
As a Trinity Preparation Centre, we use official materials for our Trinity lessons. This includes books and reading, listening, and speaking materials approved by Trinity College.
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Trinity GESE (Graded Exam in Spoken English)
Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are one-to-one, face-to-face assessments of speaking and listening skills with a Trinity examiner.
Preparation for these exams and achievement of GESE qualifications supports people wishing to develop their proficiency in English language speaking – for personal goals, study, travel, employment, settlement or for visa application purposes.
GESE exams are available at 12 levels, from Grade 1 to Grade 12 (pre-A1 to C2 CEFR proficiency levels). Grouped by development stage, GESE grade qualifications offer a progressive framework for the development of English language skills.
Trinity’s GESE exam preparation classes are designed to complement General English language courses, and focus on the development of communicative skills and building confidence among candidates. Though there is no requirement to have passed lower levels, or other qualifications, guidance is offered about the knowledge and skills required at each proficiency level.
The tests feature a one-to-one speaking and listening assessment with a professional examiner, and support the development of authentic communication skills.
Trinity’s Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) for SELT purposes are:
- Undertaken in-person or via a computer at a Trinity SELT testing centre with a professional examiner
- Available 7 days a week in multiple testing sites around the UK
- A real-life assessment of speaking and listening skills lasting 6 minutes (Grade 2); 7 minutes (Grade 3) and 10 minutes (Grade 5)
- Personalised to allow learners to discuss their own interests
- Supported by a mobile app, Study Pack and online resources for preparation
Provisional results are supplied within 24 hours and certificates are available within 7 days.
GESE exams take the form of an unscripted conversation with a Trinity examiner and tests take between 5 and 25 minutes depending on the grade. At each stage, candidates carry out a number of speaking and listening tasks that show their fluency, accuracy and ability to communicate in English.
Task components include:
–The Conversation: An opportunity to demonstrate a realistic exchange of information, ideas and opinions at an appropriate level for the grade.
–The Topic: Before the exam, the candidate prepares a topic of their choice – this is used as the basis for discussion and as the basis of a presentation at Advanced stage.
–The Interactive task: A prompt from the examiner initiates candidate-led speaking and listening interactions – requiring an authentic exchange of information and opinions.
–The Listening task: Short, spoken passages prompt the candidate to demonstrate prediction, deduction and inference skills (only at Advanced stage).
As they move up the grades, candidates undertake tasks that require a more advanced use of language. At higher grades, they are expected to take more responsibility for developing and directing the conversation, rather than simply responding to a series of questions.
If you’re preparing for a Trinity exam, it’s because you have a specific reason. If you need to take the Trinity GESE 2 or 3 (A1 / A2), it’s because you need a family, spouse or partner visa or want to extend the visa you have. If you need to take the GESE 5 (B1) exam, you’re probably applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain, or for British citizenship.
Our Trinity classes are usually taught as one-to-one or two-to-one lessons, or in very small groups. This means you’ll get lots of attention and guidance from our experienced, qualified teachers.
Ingla is an official Trinity Preparation Centre, which means Trinity College thinks we’re a great school at preparing students for the GESE exams, and many of our teachers have been to training programmes at Trinity College.
Our 90-minute Trinity lessons are flexible, to fit your busy life. Our GESE 2, 3, and 5 lessons will give you the speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills you need to pass your exam, and increase your confidence when speaking.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to…
- Talk about your daily routines using words like “always”, “sometimes” and “never” (GESE 2/3)
- Talk about things that happened in your life in the past using Past Simple (GESE 2/3)
- Talk about future plans and predictions using “going to” (GESE 3)
- Describe places on a map and give simple directions (GESE 3)
- Talk about the future using “will” (GESE 5)
- Talk about life experiences using Present Perfect (GESE 5)
- Choose and prepare a topic for the exam that will give you the opportunity to use all of the language areas you need to pass the exam (GESE 5)
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