Exam format and timings
Trinity's ISE exam at level ISE IV (C2) has a different format to ISE at levels A2-C1. Three components are assessed:
Portfolio - Allow approximately 6-12 weeks preparation time
- 3 x writing tasks selected from a list of 15 tasks
Controlled written exam - 3 hours
- 2 x reading into writing tasks
- 1 x writing task
Interview - 25 minutes
- 4 x speaking tasks
- 1 x listening task
Useful guides for this level
- ISE IV Exam information booklet - this sets out the exam structure, content and timings. It also contains guidance notes for teachers and the exam rules and regulations.
- Exam administration - how to book exams and best practice guidance for registered centres
- Understanding results - how to interpret results to inform personalised skills development needs
Assessment criteria
Performance descriptors are used for the assessment of all tasks within the Portfolio, Controlled Written exam and Interview.
Examiners and markers use the performance descriptors in combination with the specific requirements of ISE IV when making their assessments.
- ISE IV Portfolio Performance Descriptors
- ISE IV Controlled Written Performance Descriptors
- ISE IV Interview Performance Descriptors
All results are collected and the overall result is calculated and checked.
Read more about the assessment of ISE IV in the ISE IV Exam information booklet.
