Stephen’s story is both challenging and inspirational. He was a normal young person who made the most of everyday opportunities. Although his life was short, Stephen provides a positive role model of a life well lived. Tragically, his dream of becoming an architect was never realised. On 22 April 1993, at the age of just…
ESB is delighted to share its research and discuss the impact of an ESB employability-focused, externally assessed oracy qualification on learners at the first ever VTQ Research and Reflective Practice Forum in Birmingham. The Forum, organised by Ofqual and the Federation of Awarding Bodies, aims to bring together and showcase the efforts made by Awarding…
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. is delighted to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024, an initiative that provides a platform to celebrate the achievements and strengths of neurodiverse individuals and foster a society that truly embraces the diversity of minds. For 70 years, ESB has been dedicated to unlocking the potential of all of its…
Oracy assessment: “Preparing for and experiencing an ESB International qualification fosters learner agency and empowers young people to find their place in the world.” English Speaking Board (International) (ESB) recently participated in the Westminster Education Forum Policy Conference on Literacy and Oracy, discussing the value and efficacy of its Oracy assessment methodology and the ease…