Learners in the UK and Ireland

Our range of qualifications covers every stage of learning, from beginner to advanced. We offer two skills oral assessments and four skills reading, writing, speaking and listening assessments as well as young learner awards.

Use the button below to view all English language qualifications available in the UK.

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Trinity English language examinations, and courses leading towards these are provided via independent schools and training organisations that are Registered Exam Centres:

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To find Registered Exam Centres in other countries, please refer to ‘your local Trinity’ and select your desired country.

Secure English language tests (SELT) taken for UK Visa and Immigration purposes must be taken at a SELT centre in the UK. View locations and book a test online here:

Find SELT Centres

Trinity English language examinations, and courses leading towards these are provided by independent schools and training organisations that are Registered Exam Centres.

Find Registered Exam Centres

Further information about organisations that provide preparation courses for Secure English Language Tests can be found here.

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To find Registered Exam Centres in other countries, please refer to ‘your local Trinity’ and select your desired country.

Assessment specific support including specifications and preparation materials can also be found in the relevant subject area of this website or by selecting the assessment type below:

• ESOL Skills for Life (UK)
• ESOL Step 1 and Step 2 Awards (UK)
• Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)
• Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
• Secure English Language Tests (SELT)
• Trinity Stars: Young Performers in English Award

Trinity College London charges an entry fee (EF) for its English language exams in the UK and Ireland to Registered Exam Centres.

Registered Exam Centres may then charge learners a centre fee (CF) or include the exam fee in any applicable course fees. Please see the example below:

(EF) + (CF) = Total examination fee.

We recommend that learners find an exam centre using the button below and make their own enquiries about exam and course fees.

Find Registered Exam Centres

Please note: Exam fees are different for Secure English Language Tests (SELTs). Please see https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT for further information on the price of a SELT.

The time it takes to receive your result may depend on the Registered Exam Centre. Please contact the centre directly.

For Secure English Language Tests (SELTs), please see the following page for further information on receiving results:

https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI/SELT-faqs

We aim to make our exams accessible to all and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where candidates with special needs, disabilities and health conditions are able to demonstrate their skills and feel welcomed.

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Trinity's Integrated Skills in English (ISE) qualifications and Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are recognised around the world as evidence of English language proficiency.

Please see our English language recognition page for further information regarding the recognition of Trinity English language exams.

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Trinity SELTS are Secure English Language Tests approved by the UK Visa and Immigration service (UKVI) for Leave to remain, British Citizenship, Work and Student visas.

Further information on Trinity SELTS can be found here:

https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI

SELTs cannot be provided by Registered Exam Centres and can only be taken by candidates at Trinity SELT centres in the UK.

All Trinity certificates are valid for life as evidence of the candidate’s achievement and performance in a Trinity exam. However, institutions and authorities may require candidates to have gained the qualification within a specific timeframe.

Please refer to the institution or authority for further information.