Intermediate

The Intermediate Suite Our Intermediate suite of Graded Examinations in Speech promotes Oracy and is designed to enhance students’ presentational and communication skills. The suite contains the following qualifications:  ESB Level 2 Certificate in Speech (Grade 4)  ESB Level 2 Certificate in Speech (Grade 5) (Drama-focused)  ESB Level 2 Certificate in Speech (Grade 5) (Presentation-focused) The Intermediate suite of Graded Examinations in Speech is predominantly aimed at students between Year 9 and Year 11. These qualifications are mapped to National Curriculum requirements in Spoken English at Key Stage 3 and 4, and also the Pass requirements of the GCSE Spoken Language Endorsement. They also support the teaching of national curricula in English and Literacy in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland . In addition, students could research and deliver a case on a contemporary issue for the Grade 5 assessment that expands knowledge for different GCSE topics such as:

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