Dec 19, 2025
It is with grateful thanks and sadness that we mark the passing of a wonderful colleague, Friend and Fellow of ESB and former Trustee. I asked her friends and colleagues to join me in sharing some of their thoughts of Shelagh and I offer them here to demonstrate the breadth of impact and connection she…
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Nov 6, 2025
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International) welcomes the publication of the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review and its recognition of oracy as speaking, listening and communication, encompassing verbal, non-verbal and alternative forms such as sign language and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). ESB International has been an oracy leader since 1953 and we are…
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Dr Kush Kanodia
EAL
Meena Kumari Wood
Oracy
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Social Mobility
Sep 29, 2025
We are pleased to share some recent updates to our Board of Trustees. These changes bring fresh leadership and expertise, while also celebrating the ongoing dedication of those volunteers continuing in their roles.
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Board of Trustees
Important Announcements
Sep 19, 2025
ESB International was delighted to reaffirm our long-standing and successful partnership with Europalso at a professional seminar this past weekend, represented by our Chief Executive, Tina Renshaw, and Chief Assessor, Anthea Wilson. The seminar was hosted for Europalo’s language school owners and offered a great opportunity for training, collaboration and networking. ESB International was on hand to discuss another…
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Europalso
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