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Centre Fees – Academic Year 2023-24

Centre Fees

Fee descriptionAY 2023-24, 2024 -25
Centre registration fee (payable on registration)£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)
Cancellation fee (per assessor, per day)£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)
Changing Candidate numbers (which exceed maximum candidate numbers)£150.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice)
£250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice)
Amending Qualification £55.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice)
Amending Time/Date of Booking£55.00 (within 4 weeks’ notice)
£250.00 (within 1 weeks’ notice)
Replacement Certificate£30.00
Re-Mark Fee£50.00
Grading Appeals (fee is per Candidate and refunded if the appeal is successful)£250.00
Teacher training – Digital£300.00 (half day)
£600.00 (full day)
Teacher training – In Person£400.00 (half day)
£700.00 (full day)
Fees are applicable from 1st September for that academic year and are subject to change with three months’ notice

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.
FeesEuropeExcluding UK & Europe
Centre Registration Fee (Payable on registration)£215£215
Minimum 3-day week per examiner£2850
Minimum 2-day week per examiner£1,400
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

Graded Examinations in Speech

Early YearsAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Early Steps – Step 1 (Speaking Together) – fee per group£60.00
ESB Early Steps – Step 1 Individual Certificate Fee£7.00
ESB Early Steps – Step 2 (Speaking Out)£27.00
PrimaryAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Pre-Entry Level Award in Speech£33.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Speech (Entry 1)£34.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Speech (Entry 2)£35.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Speech (Entry 3)£36.00
ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 1)£37.00
SecondaryAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 2)£38.00
ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 3)£39.00
ESB Level 2 Certificate in Speech (Grade 4)£40.00
ESB Level 2 Certificate in Speech (Grade 5)£41.00
ESB Level 3 Certificate in Speech (Grade 6)£50.00
ESB Level 3 Certificate in Speech (Grade 8)£60.00
Interview SkillsAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Level 3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews£50.00
DebatingAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Level 1 Award in Debating£30.00
ESB Level 2 Award in Debating£40.00
ESB Level 3 Award in Debating£52.00

Other Speech Qualifications

Graded Examinations in Speech (EAL)AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in Graded Examinations in Speech (Entry 1) (EAL-A1)£34.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Graded Examinations in Speech (Entry 2) (EAL-A2)£35.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Graded Examinations in Speech (Entry 3) (EAL-B1)£36.00
Group SpeakingAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
(fees are per group)
ESB Entry Level Award in Group Speaking (Entry 2)£67.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Group Speaking (Entry 3)£72.00
ESB Level 1 Award in Group Speaking £78.00
Group Speaking – Individual Certificate Fee£7.00
Travel and TourismAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Level 3 Award in Travel and Tourism Oral Communication Skills for Overseas Resort Representatives£50.00
Professional Presentation SkillsAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Level 4 Award in Professional Presentation Skills£67.00

Qualifications for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Entry 1AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in First Steps in Communicating with Others (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Oral Communication with Others (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Communicating with Music (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Communicating with Drama (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Communicating with Art (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Communicating with Others (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Independent Communication Skills (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Developing Independent Communication Skills (Entry 1)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Introducing Oral Skills for Interviews (Entry 1)£50.00
Entry 2AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in Developing Oral Interview Skills (Entry 2)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Oral Communication in the Community (Entry 2)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Preparing for Performing within a Team (Entry 2)£50.00
Entry 3AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in Oral Interview Skills (Entry 3)£50.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Reading to a Child (Entry 3)£50.00
Inspiring Confidence in EmployabilityAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in Inspiring Confidence in Employability (Entry 1)£53.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Inspiring Confidence in Employability (Entry 2)£53.00
ESB Entry Level Award in Inspiring Confidence in Employability (Entry 3)£53.00

ESOL Skills for Life

Entry Level

Pre-EntryAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Pre-Entry Assessment in Speaking and Listening£33.00
Entry 1AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)£42.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)£15.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1)£15.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1) (full certificate admin fee)£7.00
Entry 2AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)£44.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)£15.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2)£15.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) (full certificate admin fee)£7.00
Entry 3AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3)£45.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)£15.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3)£15.00
ESB Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) (full certificate admin fee)£7.00

Level 1

Level 1AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)£49.00
ESB Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)£16.00
ESB Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)£16.00
ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (full certificate admin fee)£7.00

Level 2

Level 2AY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)£54.00
ESB Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)£16.00
ESB Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)£16.00
ESB Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (full certificate admin fee)£7.00

ESOL International

ESOL International Online

ESOL InternationalAY 2023 – 24, 2024 – 25
ESB Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Entry 1) – A1£45.00
ESB Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Entry 2) – A2£45.00
ESB Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Entry 3) – B1£53.00
ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes – B2£61.00
ESB Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes – C1£66.00
ESB Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes – C2£71.00
Fast Track Supplement£35.00
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