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Europe and International Centre Fees
Centre Fees – Academic Year 2022-23
Centre Fees
| Fee description | AY 2023-24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Centre registration fee (payable on registration) | £215.00 | £215.00 |
| Minimum fee (A minimum fee is payable per assessment day. This means that if the total candidate fees due for the assessment day add up to less than the minimum fee per assessor required, a supplement fee will be applied to bring the total charge up to the minimum fee. Minimum Fees are per assessor per assessor session.) e.g. 10 candidates taking ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 2): 10 x £36.00 + supplement of £140 = £500 e.g. 14 candidates taking ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 2): 14 x £36.00 = £504 (no supplement required) | £500.00 (Secondary Age qualifications) *£550 for weekends and Bank Holidays £400.00 (Primary Age qualifications) £300.00 (Group Speaking Qualifications) | £500.00 (Secondary Age qualifications) *£550 for weekends and Bank Holidays £400.00 (Primary Age qualifications) £400.00 (Group Speaking Qualifications) |
| Cancellation fee (per assessor, per day) | £250.00 (less than 4 weeks’ notice) £450.00 (less than 1 weeks’ notice) | £250.00 (less than 4 weeks’ notice) £450.00 (less than 1 weeks’ notice) |
| Removing a Session from a Booking | £150.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) £250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice) | £150.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) £250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice) |
| Changing Candidate numbers (which exceed maximum candidate numbers) | £150.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) £250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice) | £150.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) £250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice) |
| Amending Qualification | £55.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) | £55.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) |
| Amending Time/Date of Booking | £55.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) £250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice) | £55.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice) £250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice) |
| Replacement Certificate | £30.00 | £30.00 |
| Grading Appeals (fee is per Candidate and refunded if the appeal is successful) | £250.00 (Spoken) £250.00 (Written) | £250.00 (Spoken) £250.00 (Written) |
| Teacher training – Digital | £300.00 (half day) £600.00 (full day) | £300.00 (half day) £600.00 (full day) |
| Teacher training – In Person | £400.00 (half day) £700.00 (full day) | £400.00 (half day) £700.00 (full day) |
Speech International
- The examiner may assess at different Centre’s during the assessment period within a geographical area.
- There are no additional charges made by ESB to individual candidates.
- ESB is responsible for flight/travel costs from the UK to the point of arrival in the host country.
- The Centre/organiser is responsible for all internal travel (including collection from and delivery to the airport/port/international train station), accommodation and all hospitality costs for each examiner.
- Any agreed examiner expenses not reimbursed during the assessment period will be invoiced by ESB after the assessment date.
- All travel arrangements need to be in place and confirmed no later than 3 months prior to the start of the assessment period.
- Invoices will be raised the day after the assessment has taken place.
| Fees | Europe | Excluding UK & Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Registration Fee (Payable on registration) | £215 | £215 |
| Minimum 2-day week per examiner | £1,400 | £1,900 |
| Additional consecutive day fee per examiner | £700 | £950 |
| Accommodation & Hospitality (minimum 3* standard with Wi-Fi internet access in the bedroom, and the inclusion of all meals and internal travel) | Responsibility of the organiser/Centre | Responsibility of the organiser/Centre |
Remote Assessments
Remote assessments are available and will be charged at standard Fees. Please see the Fees List for details.
Qualification fees (UK fees)
Graded Examinations in Speech
| Early Years | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Early Steps – Step 1 (Speaking Together) – fee per group | £60.00 | £57.00 |
| ESB Early Steps – Step 1 Individual Certificate Fee | £7.00 | £6.00 |
| ESB Early Steps – Step 2 (Speaking Out) | £27.00 | £25.00 |
| Primary | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Pre-Entry Level Award in Speech | £33.00 | £31.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Speech (Entry 1) | £34.00 | £32.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Speech (Entry 2) | £35.00 | £33.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Speech (Entry 3) | £36.00 | £34.00 |
| ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 1) | £37.00 | £35.00 |
| Secondary | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 2) | £38.00 | £36.00 |
| ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 3) | £39.00 | £37.00 |
| ESB Level 2 Certificate in Speech (Grade 4) | £40.00 | £38.00 |
| ESB Level 2 Certificate in Speech (Grade 5) | £41.00 | £39.00 |
| ESB Level 3 Certificate in Speech (Grade 6) | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| ESB Level 3 Certificate in Speech (Grade 8) | £60.00 | £57.00 |
| Interview Skills | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Level 3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| Debating | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Level 1 Award in Debating | £30.00 | £28.00 |
| ESB Level 2 Award in Debating | £40.00 | £38.00 |
| ESB Level 3 Award in Debating | £52.00 | £49.00 |
Other Speech Qualifications
| Graded Examinations in Speech (EAL) | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in Graded Examinations in Speech (Entry 1) (EAL-A1) | £34.00 | £32.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Graded Examinations in Speech (Entry 2) (EAL-A2) | £35.00 | £33.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Graded Examinations in Speech (Entry 3) (EAL-B1) | £36.00 | £34.00 |
| Group Speaking | AY 2023 – 24 (fees are per group) | AY 2022 – 23 (fees are per group) |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in Group Speaking (Entry 2) | £67.00 | £63.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Group Speaking (Entry 3) | £72.00 | £68.00 |
| ESB Level 1 Award in Group Speaking | £78.00 | £74.00 |
| Group Speaking – Individual Certificate Fee | £7.00 | £6.00 |
| Travel and Tourism | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Level 3 Award in Travel and Tourism Oral Communication Skills for Overseas Resort Representatives | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| Professional Presentation Skills | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Level 4 Award in Professional Presentation Skills | £67.00 | £63.00 |
Qualifications for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
| Entry 2 | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in Developing Oral Interview Skills (Entry 2) | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Oral Communication in the Community (Entry 2) | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Preparing for Performing within a Team (Entry 2) | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| Entry 3 | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in Oral Interview Skills (Entry 3) | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Reading to a Child (Entry 3) | £50.00 | £47.00 |
| Inspiring Confidence in Employability | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in Inspiring Confidence in Employability (Entry 1) | £53.00 | £50.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Inspiring Confidence in Employability (Entry 2) | £53.00 | £50.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in Inspiring Confidence in Employability (Entry 3) | £53.00 | £50.00 |
ESOL Skills for Life (UK fees)
Entry Level
| Pre-Entry | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Pre-Entry Assessment in Speaking and Listening | £33.00 | £31.00 |
| Entry 1 | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1) | £42.00 | £40.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1) | £15.00 | £14.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1) | £15.00 | £14.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1) (full certificate admin fee) | £7.00 | £6.00 |
| Entry 2 | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2) | £44.00 | £41.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2) | £15.00 | £14.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2) | £15.00 | £14.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) (full certificate admin fee) | £7.00 | £6.00 |
| Entry 3 | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3) | £45.00 | £42.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3) | £15.00 | £14.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3) | £15.00 | £14.00 |
| ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) (full certificate admin fee) | £7.00 | £6.00 |
Level 1
| Level 1 | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) | £49.00 | £46.00 |
| ESB Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) | £16.00 | £15.00 |
| ESB Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) | £16.00 | £15.00 |
| ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (full certificate admin fee) | £7.00 | £6.00 |
Level 2
| Level 2 | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) | £54.00 | £51.00 |
| ESB Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) | £16.00 | £15.00 |
| ESB Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) | £16.00 | £15.00 |
| ESB Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (full certificate admin fee) | £7.00 | £6.00 |
ESOL International
ESOL International Online
| ESOL International | AY 2023 – 24 | AY 2022 – 23 |
|---|---|---|
| ESB Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Entry 3) – B1 | £53.00 | £50.00 |
| ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes – B2 | £61.00 | £57.50 |
| ESB Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes – C1 | £66.00 | £62.50 |
| ESB Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes – C2 | £71.00 | £67.50 |
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