This section is for those students who would like to prepare for an English language exam.
Whether you need a certificate for personal reasons, to access higher education or for immigration purposes, we are here to help you, support you and make sure you pass.
At the Reliance Education (UK) Ltd you can prepare for a number of tests and exams. Some of them are assessed internally, this means you sit for the exam with us and collect your certificate from us too. Some others you will need to attend the exams with another college that we trust as well.
The following table compares most of the international English Language tests and exams by level.
ESOL Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) | Common European Framework of Reference(CEFR) | IELTS Scores | Cambridge English Exams |
Trinity Integrated Skills (ISE)
Reading, writing Speaking, Listening |
Trinity Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)
Speaking, Listening |
Our Levels | Description |
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Entry 1 | A1 | N/A | YLE Movers | N/A | Grade 2 | Beginner | Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. |
Entry 2 | A2 | N/A | Key (KET) | ISE Foundation |
Grade 3
Grade 4 |
Elementary | Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions. |
Entry 3 | B1 |
Overall Bands
4.0, 4.5, 5.0 |
Preliminary (PET) | ISe I |
Grade 5
Grade 6 |
Intermediate | Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters. |
Level 1 | B2 |
Overall Bands
5.5, 6.0, 6.5 |
First (FCE) | ISE II |
Grade 7
Grade 8 Grade 9 |
Upper Intermediate | Can understand and interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity. |
Level 2 | C1 |
Overall Bands
7.0, 7.5, 8.0 |
Advanced (CAE) | ISE III |
Grade 10
Grade 11 |
Advanced | Can use English effectively for different purposes. |
Level 3 | C2 |
Overall Bands
8.5, 9.0 |
Proficiency (CPE) | ISE IV | Grade 12 | Proficiency | Can understand with ease everything heard or read, and can use English fluently. |
Please book an appointment to see us if you need help with which exam you should do.
Trinity GESE and ISE exams are available for the following UK visa categories. Select an exam level below and click through for more information and guidance.
Application type | CEFR* level required | Skills required | Trinity exam | ||||||
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Further Leave to Remain:
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A1 | Speaking and listening | GESE Grade 2 | ||||||
Further Leave to Remain (extension visa):
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A2 | Speaking and listening | GESE Grade 3 | ||||||
Indefinite Leave to Remain — ILR(Settlement/Permanent Residency) |
B1 | Speaking and listening | GESE Grade 5 | ||||||
British Citizenship (Naturalisation) |
B1 | Speaking and listening | GESE Grade 5 | ||||||
Tier 1 (General) visa |
C1 | Reading, writing,speaking and listening | ISE III | ||||||
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa |
B1 | Reading, writing,speaking and listening | ISE I | ||||||
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa |
B1 | Reading, writing,speaking and listening | ISE I | ||||||
Tier 2 (General) visa |
B1 | Reading, writing,speaking and listening | ISE I | ||||||
Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa |
B2 | Reading, writing,speaking and listening | ISE II | ||||||
Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa |
A1 | Speaking and listening | GESE Grade 2 | ||||||
Tier 4 (General) Student visa — below degree level Although UKVI requires a B1 test, some institutions require B2 — please check with your sponsor |
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Tier 4 (General) Student visa — degree level and above Although UKVI requires a B2 test, some institutions require C1 — please check with your sponsor |
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The CEFR levels shown above reflect the minimum requirements for applications. UKVI English language requirements can also be satisfied by a Secure English Language Test taken at a higher CEFR level.
*CEFR= Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
We provide Secure English Language course (SELTs) across the UK with TRINITY
These tests are approved for applications to UKVI for visas, Leave to Remain and British
Citizenship:
Trinity exams practice classes for UKVI applications:
Reliance Education is a secured exam preparation centre for the Trinity London exams that are required by the UKVI for immigration purposes.
Trinity exams test your Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. They are available at CEFR Level A1 and CEFR Levels B1 and B2. These are the right exams you need to meet the requirements of UKVI, UK Visas and Immigration (Home Office) for specific visa categories and other immigration purposes.
The Trinity Exams are well-known and highly recognised tests of the four skills in English (Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading). Many Higher Education Organisations, Universities, International Companies and various schools and colleges around the world recognise these examinations.
The practice sessions are based on students discussing personal experiences. The tasks include talking about a topic and text that you can choose. It might be holidays, sports, hobbies and interests, or your family, education or work. Any topic could be the ideal subject to talk about as long as it is of interest and relevance to you.
Trinity exams are known by four levels: Initial, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. In the Initial Stage exams, you have a short conversation with the examiner. Your teacher in class will help you become more confident in speaking English and interacting with native speakers. The teacher will do his/ her best to encourage you to express yourself.
At the Elementary Stage and the Intermediate Stage, you will cover more tasks and topics, which are all similar to real-life situations.
At the Advanced Stage, you should be very comfortable and proficient at using a wide range of English language in most general, work and study situations.
For more information about the content and activities in the different stages, please check the ‘Trinity College London ‘website.
Course fees and times:
However, we suggest you book for at least a 2-hour session for £45 to find out the content of the exam and how to prepare for it, including booking an exam session with a SELT provider.
At Reliance, we are here to help you prepare for the Life in the UK Test that is now required for settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the UK and the British Citizenship.
We provide you with the knowledge and the resources that you require to take the test. You can choose to practice for the test on your own or within a group. The teacher will help you to build upon your self-confidence and will explain to you all the chapters that you need to pass your test.
Our classes are practical and communicative where you can discuss various topics and chapters from the book.
We use up to date resources and information based upon the 2015 UKVI requirements. We ensure you have built up sufficient knowledge to pass your test.
You need to take the test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK.
You must book your Life in the UK Test online at least 3 days in advance. It costs £50. There are around 60 test centres in the UK - choose one of the 5 closest to where you live. If the centre isn’t close to where you live, you won’t be allowed to sit the test and you won’t get a refund. You must bring proof of your address to the test.
You’ll be tested on information in the official handbook for the Life in the UK Test - you should study this book to prepare for the test.
You’ll have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions about British traditions and customs. Book the test
You need all of the following to book a test:
Accepted forms of ID
You can use one of the following as ID to book the test:
passport - it can be out of date
UK photocard driving licence - full or provisional
convention travel document (CTD), certificate of identity document (CID) or stateless person document (SPD)
EU identity card
immigration status document endorsed with a UK residence permit on a passport with a photo
- it can be out of date
biometric residence permit
Check the ‘Identification requirements’ document to make sure the ID you have is acceptable.
Email nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk for help if you don’t have any of these documents.
The name you give on your test booking must be an exact match with the name on the ID you use to book the test.
You must include any middle names on the booking form or your test will be rejected and you won’t get a refund.
When you don’t need to take the test
You don’t need to take the test if you’re under 18 or over 65.
You only need to pass the test once - you don’t need to do it again if you’re applying to become a citizen and already passed it as part of your settlement application.
How long is it?
You can choose between a full-time or a part-time class. You can attend 4 to 6 hours a week spread over 2 sessions a week, or up to 15 hours a week.
Class timings: We offer daytime and evening classes.
"Best offer £350 with the TRINITY exam fees & 15 hours’ tuitions for A1 and B1 (Speaking and Listening only). "
Full-time timetable and fees (READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING):
Levels | Daytime | From | To |
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All | Monday, Tuesday, | 10:00 | 13:00 |
Wednesday, Thursday | 13:30 | 16:30 | |
& Friday | 13:30 | 16:30 |
Duration / 12 hours per week | Fees (Speaking & Listening) | Fees (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening) |
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1 week | £160 | £190 |
2 weeks | £300 | £360 |
3 weeks | £480 | £550 |
4 weeks | £520 | £690 |
5 weeks | £600 | £880 |
6 weeks | £810 | £1000 |
7 weeks | £1020 | £1200 |
8 weeks | £1150 | £1350 |
9 weeks | £1250 | £1550 |
10 weeks | £1360 | £1800 |
11 weeks | £1450 | £1950 |
12 weeks | £1550 | £2020 |
Part-time, daytime timetable and fees (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening):
Levels | Daytime | From | To |
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All | Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00 | 13:00 |
Tuesday & Thursday | 13:30 | 16:30 |
Duration / 5 hours per week | Fees (Speaking & Listening) | Fees (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening) |
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1 week | £60 | £80 |
2 weeks | £130 | £162 |
3 weeks | £180 | £229 |
4 weeks | £250 | £280 |
5 weeks | £290 | £356 |
6 weeks | £352 | £406 |
7 weeks | £388 | £484 |
8 weeks | £450 | £529 |
9 weeks | £485 | £582 |
10 weeks | £524 | £632 |
11 weeks | £552 | £680 |
12 weeks | £586 | £716 |
Part-time, evening and Saturday timetable and fees (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening):
Levels | Evening & Saturday | From | To |
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All | Tuesday & Thursday | 18:00 | 20:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 | 14:30 |
Duration / 2 hours per week | Fees (Speaking & Listening) | Fees (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening) |
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1 week | £42 | £50 |
2 weeks | £83 | £99 |
3 weeks | £122 | £146 |
4 weeks | £159 | £191 |
5 weeks | £194 | £234 |
6 weeks | £228 | £276 |
7 weeks | £261 | £317 |
8 weeks | £292 | £356 |
9 weeks | £321 | £393 |
10 weeks | £348 | £428 |
11 weeks | £374 | £462 |
12 weeks | £399 | £495 |
Full-time timetable and fees:
Levels | Daytime | From | To |
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All | Tuesday, Thursday | 10:00 | 13:00 |
All | Tuesday, Thursday | 13:30 | 16:30 |
& Friday | 13:30 | 16:30 |
Duration / 12 hours per week | Fees |
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1 week | £180 |
2 weeks | £320 |
3 weeks | £451 |
4 weeks | £596 |
5 weeks | £715 |
6 weeks | £848 |
7 weeks | £965 |
8 weeks | £1126 |
9 weeks | £1281 |
10 weeks | £1460 |
11 weeks | £1553 |
12 weeks | £1640 |
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