The Trinity GESE (Graded Examination in Spoken English) is a one-to-one oral exam with a Trinity examiner. We offer preparation courses at two levels:
1) Trinity GESE 2 (CEFR A1, beginner level)
This prepares students for the Grade 2 exam. A pass in the Grade 2 exam can be used with applications for UK Spouse/Partner visas - FLR(M) - and with application for Parents of Dependants visa - FLR(O). The Grade 2 exam runs for approximately 6 minutes.
2) Trinity GESE 5 (CEFR B1, intermediate level)
This prepares students for the Grade 2 exam. A pass in the Grade 2 exam can be used with applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain and Naturalisation as a British Citizen (Settlement). The Grade 5 exam runs for approximately 10 minutes.
The preparation courses for the Trinity GESE Grade 2 and Grade 5 exams are 7.5 hours in duration. The courses will help you develop the communication skills you need to pass the Trinity exam.
The Trinity GESE Grade 2 course will develop the speaking and listening skills needed to:
The Trinity GESE Grade 5 course will develop the speaking and listening skills needed to:
Trinity GESE 2 Preparation 7.5
This is a 7.5 hour per week course which runs Monday to Friday from 1.15pm - 2.45pm. This course runs all year round, subject to fixed course start dates
Trinity GESE 5 Preparation 7.5
This is a 7.5 hour per week course which runs Monday to Friday from 1.15pm - 2.45pm. This course runs all year round, subject to fixed course start dates
Trinity GESE 2 Preparation plus General English 15
This is a 22.5 hour per week course which combines the 7.5 hour GESE 2 preparation course described above with a General English 15 hour course.
Trinity GESE 5 Preparation plus General English 15
This is a 22.5 hour per week course which combines the 7.5 hour GESE 5 preparation course described above with a General English 15 hour course.
Start dates in 2018 for the TRINITY GESE 2/3 (1 Week Course)
Monday 15th January
Monday 12th March
Monday 7th May
Monday 9th July
Monday 18th September
Monday 5th November
Start dates in 2018 for the TRINITY GESE 5 (1 Week Course)
Monday 22nd January
Monday 19th March
Monday 14th May
Monday 16th July
Monday 24th September
Monday 12th November
All course start dates are offered subject to minimum class sizes