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English Speaking Board wants all learners to possess the oracy and English language skills they need to achieve their aspirations.

By developing speaking and listening skills, we stretch the most able, support the least confident and realise the potential of all by closing the disadvantage gap.

Find out what kind of skills, experience and outcomes ESB International assessments can provide your learners today!

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English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. puts feedback into action

At English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB), it is our aim to equip all learners with the English Language and Oracy skills to empower them to realise their full potential and look to the future with confidence. In line with our commitment to this purpose, we prioritise feedback from our schools, colleges, and third sector…

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A Sad Goodbye to Avril

It was with great sadness that we learnt that passionate ESB supporter, our dear colleague and friend, Avril Newman, has passed away.  Avril embraced all aspects of ESB as a teacher, as a headteacher, as an ESB Trustee – twice! and as the face of our 70/70 anniversary campaign when she took on the role…

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Week 3 of ESB’s ‘Oracy for All’ Campaign: Highlighting the essential role of Oracy skills for the Workplace and Beyond

English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB) is thrilled to announce Week 3 of its ongoing ‘Oracy for All’ campaign, a five-week initiative designed to help empower more learners with significant learning needs to achieve through inclusive and ambitious Oracy qualifications. This week’s focus, “Oracy for Interviews and the Workplace,” shines a spotlight on the essential…

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