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- 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 - ESB Customer Experience Team Shortlisted for Customer Service Excellence Award
ESB Customer Experience Team Shortlisted for Customer Service Excellence Award We are delighted to announce that ESB’s Customer Experience Team has been shortlisted for the Customer Service Excellence Award at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Qualifications & Assessment Excellence Awards 2026. The shortlist was revealed on 10 July 2026… Read more: ESB Customer Experience Team Shortlisted for Customer Service Excellence Award - ESB International confirms qualification fees for 2026/27
ESB International confirms qualification fees for 2026/27 At ESB International, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible English language qualifications that support learners, centres and communities across the UK and internationally. As we look ahead to the 2026/27 academic year, we want to share an important update regarding our qualification fees. A balanced approach… Read more: ESB International confirms qualification fees for 2026/27 - Qualification Withdrawal Notice: L3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews
Dear Centres, Further to a review of our product portfolio, the following qualification will be withdrawn on 30thSeptember 2026, due to low enrolments. ESB Level 3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews (501/0650/8) If you wish to register your learners for an assessment this academic year, you must register… Read more: Qualification Withdrawal Notice: L3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews - ESB International to Deliver Oracy Workshop with the English Association
ESB International is delighted to be partnering with The English Association to deliver a workshop on Thursday 21st May, led by ESB International’s Senior Assessor for Oracy. The session will explore how authentic speaking scenarios can support the explicit teaching of key communication skills in the primary classroom. The session… Read more: ESB International to Deliver Oracy Workshop with the English Association - English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. welcomes its new Chief Executive, Adrian Gallagher
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Adrian Gallagher as our new Chief Executive. Adrian brings a wealth of experience, vision, and leadership to the organisation, marking an exciting new chapter in ESB International’s journey. Adrian is a strategic and results-oriented executive with over two decades of experience… Read more: English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. welcomes its new Chief Executive, Adrian Gallagher - In Memorium Shelagh Snell 1930-2025It 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… Read more: In Memorium Shelagh Snell 1930-2025
- ESB International responds to Curriculum and Assessment Review
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… Read more: ESB International responds to Curriculum and Assessment Review - Updates to ESB International’s Board of TrusteesWe 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.