See how Trinity’s Integrated Skills in English (ISE) exam compares to other well-known four skills English Language exams in the handy reference tables below.
Assesses from CEFR A2 to C1
Assesses CEFR level C2
Includes face-to-face speaking tests
Examiner is independent of candidate
Validated for UK Visas & Immigration (SELT)
Trinity ISE (Integrated Skills in English)
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Cambridge Exams
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IELTS
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LanguageCert International ESOL
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Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI)
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Pearson Test of English (PTE)
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CertAcles
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Aptis ESOL
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Anglia
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Michigan
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LinguaSkill
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Oxford Test of English (OTE)
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TOEFL iBT
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TOEIC
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Bears official seal of external regulatory body
Includes "ALTE-Q" Quality mark
Includes CEFR level (A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2)
Permits partial re-sits
Does not expire
Trinity ISE (Integrated Skills in English)
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Cambridge Exams
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IELTS
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LanguageCert International ESOL
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Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI)
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✔️
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Pearson Test of English (PTE)
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✔️
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CertAcles
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Aptis ESOL
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Anglia
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Michigan
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LinguaSkill
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Oxford Test of English (OTE)
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TOEFL iBT
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TOEIC
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