Guías – GESE Grados 7-9

Exam format and timings

At Intermediate stage, GESE exams take the form of a topic discussion, an interactive task and an unscripted conversation with a Trinity examiner.

• Topic discussion - on a prepared topic of the candidate’s choice
• Interactive task – ask questions and respond interactively
• Conversation - about two subjects selected from a list by the examiner

As they progress through the grades, candidates undertake tasks that require a more advanced use of language.

Useful guides 

Exam guide

• GESE Exam Information
  This essential booklet provides everything you need to know to prepare students for the exams at every level - the exam format, exam content, procedure, timings and what candidates need to be able to do at every GESE stage and grade.

Teacher guides

• Guide for teachers - Grades 7- 9
  This guide gives a clear breakdown of the exam requirements and provides some useful preparation techniques for teachers.

• Scheme of Work for teachers
  Example 2 week coursework plan and activities for teachers to use and adapt

• Performance descriptors
  Candidate Performance Descriptors are used by Trinity examiners to assess each candidate’s performance against the exam requirements.

Booking guidance

• Exam administration
  How to book exams and best practice guidance for registered centres

Adapted procedures for online assessment

• Digital assessment alternative arrangements 

Exam guide

Download the exam
information booklet

Teacher guide

Download the guide