English Speaking Board (International) Ltd

Author: Liam Morton

  • ESB Learners Celebrate Success

    New City College in East London recently held its annual Student Achievement Awards Ceremony in recognition of the success of its high achieving students.

    From the 30 awards given out on the evening, two English Speaking Board (International) students were presented with awards. Ibrahim Kintu was awarded Young ESOL Student of the Year and Cristian Paredes received the Adult ESOL Student of the Year award. They both completed ESB’s Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) assessment.

    Attending the celebrations, at the Leonardo Royal London City Hotel, were BBC news presenter Ashley John-Baptiste, ESB’s Chief Executive, Tina Renshaw and ESB’s Business Development Advisor, Jackie Johnson.

    Says Tina,

    “We were honoured to celebrate the achievements of these two exceptional students. ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are designed for those who live, study or work in the UK. Many have to overcome obstacles to become successful so it’s always a privilege to hear about these success stories. They should be very proud of themselves!”

  • ESB News Autumn/Winter 2019

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    Autumn- Winter ESB News Version 1

  • Mayor of London responds to ESB’s support for ESOL Skills for Life funding proposal

    Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has responded to English Speaking Board (International) Ltd’s letter of support for the Greater London Authority (GLA)’s proposal to fund ESOL Skills for Life courses for learners in London up to Entry 3.

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    Mayor of London, Saqiq Khan


    ESB International’s Chief Executive,     Tina Renshaw wrote, “The Mayor’s plans to fund ESOL courses will have a huge impact on learners and colleges in London, and will ultimately help Londoners achieve the necessary skills for integration and employment in the UK. Being a part of your community through the ability to listen and talk with your neighbours and co-workers; visit a doctor; share experiences and worries with other mums and dads, is how we build understanding, empathy and tolerance.”

    The Mayor welcomed ESB’s support for the proposal, and will include it within their responses to support the ongoing development of the Mayor’s long-term vision for skills in the capital.

    The Mayor wrote that he and his team are working hard to “address some of the barriers to ESOL provision that Londoners face.” In particular, he says, they are asking “would introducing full funding for ESOL up to Entry Level 3 be sufficient in removing some of these.”

    Says Tina,

    We look forward to seeing the final framework for these plans, and what this could hold for our ESOL Skills for Life learners.


    Read more about the proposal     here.

  • ESB invites you to our free Talking Workshop

    ESB is calling all teachers, Heads of English / Oracy Leads to attend its free oracy training day in and around Essex, to learn how you can improve oracy in the classroom. Please click here to find out more about ESB’s qualifications in Speech.

    If you would like to find out more about the event, or you are interested in attending, please contact us on speech@esbuk.org or on 01695 573 439 ext. 211. Please click here to book your place!