ISE A1 (A1) resources

Exam format and timings

The ISE A1 (A1) exam is taken in two modules — Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening (by face-to-face video conference). Once the two modules have been passed at the same level, a certificate for the full qualification is awarded.

The four skills are assessed both independently and in an integrated way:

Reading & Writing — 1hour 30 mins

  • 2 x Reading tasks:
    • Long reading
    • Multi-text reading
  • Reading into writing task
  • Extended writing task

Speaking & Listening (by video conference) — 12 mins + admin

  • Integrated speaking and listening task
  • 2 x Independent listening tasks

Useful ISE (paper edition) guides at this level

For further guides and resources for ISE A1 (A1), see the options below.

ISE (paper edition) exam information booklets

Classroom activities



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