The Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) test your ability in listening and speaking. They are one-to-one oral examinations with a native English-speaking Trinity examiner.
About GESE
There are 12 grades which are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). There are four stages with three grades at each stage
Grade 2 (ESOL Entry 1 on the NQF* / A1 on the CEFR*) is approved by the Home Office for use in:

  • Spouse/Partner visa applications FLR (M)
  • Parents of Dependants visa applications FLR (O)

Grade 5 (ESOL Entry 3 on the NQF* / B1 on the CEFR*) is approved by the Home Office for use in:

  • Settlement/ILR and Naturalisation applications made on or after 28th October 2013.


Hi Terpe thanks for your reply, I just want to clarify this link does it mean I cannot apply for B1 because it is for ILR which is settlement? or should I take the A1 which is for Flr m? I'm confused which one should I booked for the test. Thank you again

https://englishexamcentres.co.uk/reg...sid=3452&eid=2