National Momentum Builds for Oracy as The Guardian and Patrons of ESB International join Coalition Calling for Government Action

Jul 29, 2025

Education, equality and industry leaders unite to remind government of its oracy pledge. English Speaking Board (International) Ltd.’s (ESB International) patrons, Meena Kumari Wood and Dr Kush Kanodia, have joined the growing calls urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to honour Labour’s 2023 pledge to embed oracy in the national curriculum. Their voices add weight to…

ESB Celebrates World Book Day 2025 by Promoting the Joy of Reading

Mar 6, 2025

Through ESB’s unique oracy assessments, learners are encouraged to develop their speaking and listening skills by engaging with literature in meaningful ways, boosting reading for pleasure. 

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ESB launches its ‘Oracy for All’ Campaign to help empower learners with significant learning needs to achieve with its ambitious and inclusive Oracy qualifications

Oct 17, 2024

English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB) is proud to announce the launch of its new campaign, "Oracy for All," designed to empower learners with significant learning needs to achieve with its ambitious and inclusive Oracy qualifications.

ESB International to help shape the future of oracy education in England

Mar 15, 2024

The Oracy Education Commission represents a pivotal moment for the oracy movement. Chaired by Geoff Barton, the Commission aims to provide a framework for national entitlement to oracy education at all stages of the curriculum in England. for students pic.twitter.com/64cTTKTwJv — Oracy Education Commission (@oracycommission) March 15, 2024 Commission Chair @RealGeoffBarton tells us why the…

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