ISE Paper for Teachers

Support learners in building real-world English communication skills

ISE Paper helps learners develop confidence using English in authentic and meaningful contexts through integrated reading, writing, speaking and listening tasks.

Access level-specific teaching resources, preparation materials, classroom activities and professional development support to help your learners succeed.

Why teach ISE Paper?

ISE Paper supports communicative classroom practice and helps learners build the English language skills they need for study, work and everyday life.

Encourages integrated reading, writing, speaking and listening development

Supports real-world communication and authentic language use

Builds transferable study and workplace skills

Helps learners progress through CEFR-aligned levels

Provides classroom-ready preparation resources and guidance

Understanding the exam format

ISE Paper assesses English language ability through two exam modules:

Speaking & Listening

Learners complete a one-to-one spoken assessment with a Trinity examiner, focusing on interactive communication and listening skills..

Reading & Writing

Learners complete integrated reading and writing tasks that assess how they understand, process and respond to written English.

Levels and resources

ISE Paper is available at six levels mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), supporting learners as they progress from beginner to advanced English. Choose from the levels below to access relevant information, guides, sample materials and classroom resources.