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GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:51 pm
by pradha
GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR issued by an approved Trinity College SELT Centre in Nov 2014. After April 2015 the centre moves a few hundred yards away but still the same approved SELT centre. London Euston Centre moved to London Holborn Centr
Certificate should be valid for 2 years. I phoned HO numerous times and they can't clearly confirm if this certificate is still valid or not. They say "might not be".
I phoned up Trinity College and (of course, it's all about money) they told me that I have to re-sit for this qualification.
The certificate has not been used for ILR as back in 2002 when I was granted with ILR there was no such requirement.
I'm very confused about this and I find so unfair to re-sit for this qualification as other qualifications that run out are still considered by HO.
https://www.gov.uk/english-language/app ... ifications
Any idea anyone? Has anyone else experienced similar situation? Thank you.
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:22 am
by noajthan
pradha wrote:GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR issued by an approved Trinity College SELT Centre in Nov 2014. After April 2015 the centre moves a few hundred yards away but still the same approved SELT centre. London Euston Centre moved to London Holborn Centr
Certificate should be valid for 2 years. I phoned HO numerous times and they can't clearly confirm if this certificate is still valid or not. They say "might not be".
I phoned up Trinity College and (of course, it's all about money) they told me that I have to re-sit for this qualification.
The certificate has not been used for ILR as back in 2002 when I was granted with ILR there was no such requirement.
I'm very confused about this and I find so unfair to re-sit for this qualification as other qualifications that run out are still considered by HO.
https://www.gov.uk/english-language/app ... ifications
Any idea anyone? Has anyone else experienced similar situation? Thank you.
If used for ILR you may be able to use it.
Otherwise the guidance (on link you posted) is clear - only providers & centres on current list are accepted.
In London that seems to be Hammersmith Grove & Holborn SELT.
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:31 am
by Casa
My understanding is that GESE qualifications are not accepted for BC applications. Even more risky when this wasn't submitted and approved for ILR.
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:38 am
by noajthan
Casa wrote:My understanding is that GESE qualifications are not accepted for BC applications. Even more risky when this wasn't submitted and approved for ILR.
@
Casa, in this context 'GESE' is
Graded Examinations in Spoken English
It's not about CSEs. or GCEs, or GCSEs or etc (which would not be acceptable for the intended purpose).
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:53 am
by Casa
@Noajthan Ah! You're right and it's on the approved list. I'll have another cup of caffeine.
One more example of poor advice from the HO 'help line'.
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 10:58 am
by ohara
Casa wrote:My understanding is that GESE qualifications are not accepted for BC applications.
I hope this is not true as I paid £150 to do one last month and I am using it for my BC application
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:07 am
by Casa
Casa wrote:@Noajthan Ah! You're right and it's on the approved list. I'll have another cup of caffeine.
One more example of poor advice from the HO 'help line'.
Didn't you read my subsequent post?
Graded Examinations in Spoken English Trinity College London Trinity College London B1 GESE Grade 5 pass 2 years No documents required. Please provide your SELT unique reference number on your application form.
Visa Information: www.trinitycollege.com/SELT
Test Centres: www.trinitycollege.com/findaseltcentre
Website: www.trinitycollege.com
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:31 am
by ohara
Sorry I missed your reply
Re: GESE Grade 5 B1 CEFR with Distinction
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:03 pm
by Casa
ohara wrote:Sorry I missed your reply
I'd rather hoped everyone would have missed my mistake.
