{"id":19574,"date":"2026-04-21T11:50:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/?page_id=19574"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:44:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:44:26","slug":"become-a-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/become-a-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Interested in becoming an ESB Centre?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\">Interested in becoming an ESB Centre?<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Share a few details below and a member of our team will be in touch to arrange an informal consultation to explore how ESB could add value to your organisation&#8217;s Oracy or ESOL provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);flex-basis:100%\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var loc = \"https:\/\/web.esbuk.org\/esbukorg-aitbu\/pages\/\";var cdSurveyCdn = \"https:\/\/web.esbuk.org\/web\/newformeditor\/\";<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/web.esbuk.org\/web\/newformeditor\/CDWidget.js\"><\/script>\n<div pageID=\"rfed0zyyefgitaanotyjw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-aba80f5b804e57da0dd243ab969eeb17\" style=\"background-color:#012651;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Why register as an ESB Centre?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">As an ESB centre, you\u2019ll be able to offer a portfolio of learner-focused oracy, ESOL Skills for Life or ESOL International qualifications that are designed to build confidence and open doors for your learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5ef0c4f5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#f7f7f7;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Recognised Qualifications and Certificates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Regulated-Qualification-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2277\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);\">The vast majority of  our qualifications are <strong>regulated by Ofqual<\/strong>. We offer qualifications for learners of every age group\/Key Stage, and our Level 3 qualifications carry <strong>UCAS Points<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#f7f7f7;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Trusted Assessments &amp; Quality Assurance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Approval-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2240\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);\">Our assessors are <strong>standardised and moderated regularly <\/strong>so you can trust our results. We are an external awarding organisation and handle the marking, resulting and certification of your learners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#f7f7f7;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Flexible, Learner-Focused Assessments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Annual-training-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2248\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);\">Our qualifications can usually be booked with just <strong>28 days&#8217; notice or less<\/strong>. Our assessments focus on everyday, real-life language and are built around a learner&#8217;s hobbies and interests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#f7f7f7;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Support for Teachers <br>and Centres<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Support-icon-50px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2243\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.039), 0.9rem);\">We provide training, resources and best practice to make switching to us a seamless experience. We resolve 96% of queries within just 48 hours and offer continuous relationship management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fd7faf85 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-1--1\" style=\"min-height:100vh;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-633b684a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Graphics-250px-9-1.png\" alt=\"A stock image of a woman in frame shaking hands with a man mostly out of frame with a greyscale and blur filter applied.\" class=\"wp-image-19727\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:150px;border-bottom-right-radius:150px;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d8dce8eb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ed2424\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Go External, Go ESB<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Deliver trusted, learner\u2011focused <strong>External Assessments<\/strong> with ESB\u2019s <strong>Oracy <\/strong>or <strong>ESOL Skills for Life<\/strong> qualifications. We work in partnership with centres to support fair, communicative assessment that builds confidence and progression for adult learners across the UK.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Become an ESB centre<\/strong> today by completing the form above, or connect with us to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color:#012651\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-chain wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/JoinESBInternational@esbuk.org\/?ismsaljsauthenabled\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15.6,7.2H14v1.5h1.6c2,0,3.7,1.7,3.7,3.7s-1.7,3.7-3.7,3.7H14v1.5h1.6c2.8,0,5.2-2.3,5.2-5.2,0-2.9-2.3-5.2-5.2-5.2zM4.7,12.4c0-2,1.7-3.7,3.7-3.7H10V7.2H8.4c-2.9,0-5.2,2.3-5.2,5.2,0,2.9,2.3,5.2,5.2,5.2H10v-1.5H8.4c-2,0-3.7-1.7-3.7-3.7zm4.6.9h5.3v-1.5H9.3v1.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Book a consultation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li style=\"color:#012651\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:business@esbuk.org\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Email us<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li style=\"color:#012651\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&#038;source=web&#038;rct=j&#038;opi=89978449&#038;url=https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/company\/english-speaking-board-international-limited&#038;ved=2ahUKEwi89ciu1OyPAxXDUUEAHYn8OL4QFnoECBAQAQ&#038;usg=AOvVaw28aDzP3ql7-MYPQ5roHqll\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Follow us on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.esbuk.org\/esbukorg-aitbu\/pages\/rfed0zyyefgitaanotyjw.html?PageId=d39df7ad983cf11188b4000d3ad623fb\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;background-color:#ed2424\">Become a centre<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share a few details below and a member of our team will be in touch to arrange an informal consultation to explore how ESB could add value to your organisation&#8217;s Oracy or ESOL provision. 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