Registered exam centres have the option to book ISE speaking and listening assessments in one of two ways:
The content and skills assessed for face-to-face video conference ISE speaking and listening exams are the same as for face-to-face in-person assessments - and results and certificates for video conference exams are issued in line with Trinity's existing processes for exams leading to fully regulated qualifications that adhere to rigorous standards.
To accommodate the use of the video conference platform, some aspects of delivery will differ from the in-person assessments.
Watch how to take ISE speaking and listening by video conference:
Registered exam centres will receive training on how to administer and run ISE speaking and listening exams in the face-to-face video conference format. They will also be provided with this Additional Information guidance to be read in conjunction with their standard GESE and ISE Best Practice Guidebooks for centres:
Download Additional Information for Centres
Watch our video about running ISE face-to-face exams by video conference in registered centres:
Watch this 'What to expect' video, featuring excerpts from trial sessions, that show the interactive nature of Trinity's ISE exams:
ISE - What to expect on test day:
Candidates should prepare for the exam and exam tasks in the usual way. Candidates should also download and practise using Zoom with parents and friends before the exam, so that they feel familiar with waiting rooms and chatboxes and talking to people via the app.
Candidates need to be aware that the method of sharing their discussion Topic points with the examiner is different. Instead of passing a piece of paper to the examiner, Topic discussion points are entered into the Zoom chat box for the examiner to see at the start of the exam. Simplified topic forms can be prepared for this purpose - download example templates here.
Teachers, candidates and their guardians should familiarise themselves with the Zoom app in advance of exam day, in order to ensure the smoothest possible exam experience. Download the Zoom app on your laptop/desktop computer:
See Zoom's joining instructions and tutorial video to help get you started.
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