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- Rosamund Comins (1926-2026)Remembering Rosamund Comins OBE (1927–2026): Former ESB Board Member and Champion of Spoken Communication English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International) is saddened to learn of the passing of Rosamund ‘Roz’ Comins OBE, a former Board member, examiner and dedicated advocate for spoken communication, who died in September 2026, aged… Read more: Rosamund Comins (1926-2026)
- ESB International welcomes Lucy Powell’s plans to ‘hardwire’ oracy into the National Curriculum. Here’s how schools can get ahead.
ESB International welcomes Education Secretary Lucy Powell’s announcement that oracy will be given equal status to reading and writing in England’s revised National Curriculum. Having championed the development, assessment and recognition of speaking and listening skills since 1953, ESB International is encouraged to see oracy receiving greater prominence in national… Read more: ESB International welcomes Lucy Powell’s plans to ‘hardwire’ oracy into the National Curriculum. Here’s how schools can get ahead. - Great Oracy Exhibition 2026 | ESB International
Oracy takes centre stage at The Great Oracy Exhibition 2026 ESB International was delighted to exhibit at The Great Oracy Exhibition on Wednesday 14 October, joining educators, school leaders and organisations from across the country to celebrate the importance of speaking and listening in education. Hosted by Voice 21 at… Read more: Great Oracy Exhibition 2026 | ESB International - ESB International Concludes Singapore Roadshow and Looks Ahead to Long-Term Partnerships
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International) has concluded its 2026 Singapore Roadshow following a week of school visits, meetings and conversations focused on the future of Oracy, English language development and confident communication. Chief Executive Adrian Gallagher and Head of Commercial Jonathan Smith travelled to Singapore from 21 to… Read more: ESB International Concludes Singapore Roadshow and Looks Ahead to Long-Term Partnerships - ESB International Strengthens Singapore Partnerships with Visit to Tanglin Trust School
ESB International Strengthens Singapore Partnerships with Visit to Tanglin Trust School ESB International CEO Adrian Gallagher (right) and Head of Commercial, Jonathan Smith (left), welcomed to Tanglin Trust School by ESB Organiser Kitty Dudgeon English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International) has continued its Singapore Roadshow with a visit to… Read more: ESB International Strengthens Singapore Partnerships with Visit to Tanglin Trust School - ESB International heads to Bett Asia as it looks to strengthen partnerships across Asia
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International) is looking forward to joining education leaders from across the region at Bett Asia in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Chief Executive Adrian Gallagher will make a short stop in Malaysia during the ESB Singapore Roadshow, a week-long programme of meetings… Read more: ESB International heads to Bett Asia as it looks to strengthen partnerships across Asia - English Speaking Opportunities with ESB International and the English-Speaking Union
English Speaking Opportunities with ESB International and the English-Speaking Union ESB International is pleased to be working with the English-Speaking Union to share another opportunity for young people to use and develop their speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. Registration for the ESU’s 2026–27 national oracy competitions closes on Wednesday… Read more: English Speaking Opportunities with ESB International and the English-Speaking Union - ESB Launches My Voice: New Oracy Qualifications for Primary Schools
ESB Launches My Voice: A New Way to Recognise and Develop Oracy in Primary Schools Speaking and listening are at the heart of learning, helping children explore ideas, build relationships and develop confidence. Yet while reading and writing are routinely assessed and celebrated, spoken communication often receives less formal recognition… Read more: ESB Launches My Voice: New Oracy Qualifications for Primary Schools - Upcoming Improvements to ESB International Systems
At ESB International, we are committed to continually improving the services we provide to the schools and centres that deliver our qualifications. As part of this commitment, we have been working behind the scenes to upgrade and modernise our IT infrastructure. These improvements are designed to enhance performance, increase reliability… Read more: Upcoming Improvements to ESB International Systems - ESB Singapore Roadshow 2026: Bringing Oracy, ESOL and Communication Excellence to Singapore
International schools across Singapore are preparing for a new academic year, and ESB International is looking forward to joining the conversation. This September, ESB International’s Chief Executive, Adrian Gallagher, and Head of Commercial, Jonathan Smith, will visit Singapore as part of the ESB Singapore Roadshow, a week-long programme of meetings… Read more: ESB Singapore Roadshow 2026: Bringing Oracy, ESOL and Communication Excellence to Singapore