GESE Grade 5-Prepartion Training Course
Exam structure
The exam takes the form of an unscripted conversation with a Trinity examiner and lasts for 10 minutes. There are two parts to the exam:
The Topic discussion: the candidate selects a topic of their choice to prepare in advance and discuss with the examiner. It can be on any subject that interests them but must allow them to demonstrate the language functions and communicative skills required for the grade.
The Conversation: the candidate engages in a one-to-one conversation based on two subject areas appropriate to the grade.
Watch videos of real GESE Exams.
The GESE Exam Information booklet (PDF, 771KB) explains what each grade is like, and the level of language that is expected.
All Trinity certificates are valid for life but where they are used for immigration Trinity have recommended to the UK Home Office that only certificates less than two years old should be accepted.
Spouses applying for indefinite leave to remain will also need to pass the Life in the UK test - this is not a Trinity test.
Under current UK immigration rules and unless exempt, anyone applying for settlement or naturalisation must show that they have passed a speaking and listening qualification in English. Trinity’s GESE is recognised by the UK Home Office as a valid qualification for people who need to meet the English language requirement for settlement and naturalisation.