SELT Practice
Trinity B1 test (GESE Grade 5)
The Trinity B1 test for UK visas is GESE Grade 5, a 10 minute one-to-one speaking test at CEFR level B1. It is on the GOV.UK list of tests taken in the UK. See the full guide at Trinity GESE Grade 5 . Check GOV.UK for your situation.
Is GESE Grade 5 the Trinity B1 test?
Yes. The GOV.UK list shows Trinity GESE Grade 5 at B1, with minimum grade Pass, effective from 6 April 2015. Trinity also has ISE I, a four-skill test at B1. GESE Grade 5 is the speaking and listening test. Sources: GOV.UK list , GOV.UK guidance .
What the test looks like
- Up to 10 minutes, one-to-one with an examiner by video.
- Topic phase, up to 5 minutes. You prepare a topic and bring a Topic Form with five points.
- Conversation phase, up to 5 minutes, on two of six subjects.
- You must ask the examiner at least one question in each phase.
Source: Trinity Grade 5 page , Trinity specifications . See the Topic Form guide and Grade 5 conversation subjects pages.
Where you can take it
GOV.UK lists Trinity as a provider for tests in the UK only, not outside the UK, as of 9 November 2026. Trinity's SELT page shows £160 for Grade 5. Sources: GOV.UK , Trinity .
Other B1 options
Other B1 speaking and listening tests are on the same list. Compare them on B1 English test , LanguageCert B1 , IELTS Life Skills B1 , PTE Home B1 and Skills for English B1 . Which route needs B1 is for GOV.UK to say, not us. See English test for ILR and English test for citizenship UK .
How to practise
Practise the topic phase with five short points, not a script. Practise two conversation subjects out loud. You can practise with an AI examiner, or take the free level check (no sign-up).
Is Trinity GESE Grade 5 a B1 test?
Yes. It is listed at CEFR B1 on the GOV.UK list of tests taken in the UK.
How long is the Trinity B1 test?
Up to 10 minutes, in two phases of up to 5 minutes each.
Can I take the Trinity B1 test outside the UK?
GOV.UK lists Trinity for tests taken in the UK only (as of 9 November 2026).
What is the Trinity B1 test price?
Trinity's SELT page shows £160 for Grade 5 (UK), as of 9 November 2026.