Exam Preparation
Trinity SELT
Trinity SELT
Exam Preparation
Prepare for your Trinity SELT exam with expert guidance in the heart of central London or online.
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Course Overview
Prepare for your Trinity SELT exam with Speak Up London in the heart of central London.
Our Trinity Exam Preparation course helps you understand the exam format, practise the skills you need, and build confidence before your test. Lessons focus on practical exam techniques, speaking fluency, listening skills, grammar, vocabulary and, where needed, reading and writing practice.
Your teacher will use suitable exam preparation materials, practice tasks, homework and mock-style activities to help you feel ready for the exam.
Key Facts
Entry Level
A1 Elementary
Length
1 lesson
Class Duration
Tailored to your needs — choose from 1, 3, 5 or 10 hours
Class Size
1 (individual lessons)
Minimum Age
16 years old
Location
In person on Oxford Street or online
Exam included
No — the exam must be booked separately with Trinity
Which Trinity exam do I need?
B1 SELT – GESE Grade 5
This exam is usually suitable if you need a Secure English Language Test for British Citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain. It is a speaking and listening test.
B1 SELT – ISE I
This exam may be suitable if you need English for a Skilled Worker visa, Student visa, or private hire / TfL licence renewal. It tests reading, writing, speaking and listening.
B2 SELT – ISE II
This exam may be suitable for some visa routes where a higher English level is required. It tests reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Please check the official Trinity SELT guidance before booking your exam, as requirements depend on your visa or immigration route.
What is included?
- Trinity exam preparation lessons
- Practice materials
- Homework tasks
- Teacher feedback
- Mock exam practice
- Advice on how to book your Trinity exam
Course Objectives
By the end of your course, you will:
Understand the format of your Trinity exam
Practise typical exam tasks
Improve your speaking fluency, accuracy and pronunciation
Build useful vocabulary for common exam topics
Practise listening and responding clearly
Improve grammar for speaking and writing
Learn exam strategies and self-study techniques
Receive feedback from your teacher
For ISE I and ISE II, you will also practise reading and writing tasks, including skimming, scanning, reading for detail and producing suitable written answers.
Preparation packages
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 private lesson | £75 |
| 3 private lessons | £215 |
| 5 private lessons | £350 |
| 10 private lessons | £650 |
If you need to improve your level of English first, join our General English classes and add individual SELT exam preparation to your package.
Important Information
Speak Up London prepares students for Trinity exams but does not run the exam. The Trinity exam fee is not included in the course price. Students must book and pay for the exam separately through Trinity College London.
Click here to book your Trinity SELT exam
What's the difference between GESE and ISE Trinity's Secure English Language Tests?
Trinity's Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) are approved by The UK Visa and Immigration Dept for visa and settlement purposes.
GESE exam
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 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:
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Undertaken in-person or via a computer at a Trinity SELT testing centre with a professional examiner
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Available 7 days a week in multiple testing sites around the UK
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A real-life assessment of speaking and listening skills lasting 6 minutes (Grade 2); 7 minutes (Grade 3) and 10 minutes (Grade 5)
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Personalised to allow learners to discuss their own interests
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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.
ISE exam
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. 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.
ISE features two assessment modules, one for speaking and listening with a professional examiner, and one for reading and writing. These must both be taken on the same day as a Secure English Language Test.
Trinity's Integrated Skills in English exam (ISE) for SELT purposes is:
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Undertaken at a Trinity SELT testing centre
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Available several days a week in multiple testing sites around the UK
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Divided into two modules, both of which must be passed for full certification
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Personalised to allow learners to discuss their own interests
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Designed to assess and support the development of real-life skills for work and further study
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Supported by a Study Pack and online resources for preparation
Exam duration by level:
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ISE I (B1): 2 hours Reading and Writing, 18 minutes Speaking and Listening
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ISE II (B2) level duration: 2 hours Reading and Writing, 20 minutes Speaking and Listening
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ISE III (C1) level duration: 2 hours Reading and Writing, 25 minutes Speaking and Listening
Certificates are supplied within 21 days.
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