Programmes — Trinity College London
Build the skill. Work towards recognition.
From a first group performance to advanced public speaking, we help learners prepare with purpose. Choose a pathway in spoken English, communication or performance, with structured coaching towards the selected Trinity examination or award.
Trinity College London is an international examinations board that has assessed communication and performance skills since 1938. Its qualifications are regulated in the UK by Ofqual, SQA and Qualifications Wales, listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework, and aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
For our students, that matters for one simple reason. A Trinity certificate is external, independent proof of what a young person can actually do when they open their mouth — recognised by schools, universities and employers internationally.
Built around genuine interaction with a trained examiner, not memorised scripts.
Clarity, fluency, listening, presence and the confidence to discuss a topic properly.
A qualification on a recognised framework, stating the CEFR level achieved.
Grades run from complete beginner to full mastery, with no requirement to start at Grade 1.
A fixed examination date sharpens preparation in a way no internal target does.
An external certificate is recognition a capable student receives on merit, not by selection.
Choose a pathway in spoken English, communication or performance.
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For eligible Grade 6–8 drama and communication qualifications, points depend on both the examination grade and the result. These tariffs apply to eligible qualifications and formats, including Communication Skills, Speech and Drama, and Performance Arts—not automatically to every Trinity examination or group award.
| GradeExamination grade | Pass | Merit | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 27 | 30 |
Independent Provider Statement
Erudite Academy is an independent training organisation providing preparation for Trinity College London examinations and awards. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official representative of Trinity College London. Qualifications and awards are issued by Trinity College London, not Erudite Academy.
There is no single answer, and no requirement to start at Grade 1. Trinity is designed so a student can enter at the level that genuinely matches their ability. We will assess your child and recommend a grade that is a real stretch — because a comfortable pass teaches less than a hard-won one.
Book a Placement AssessmentRegulated in the UK by Ofqual, SQA and Qualifications Wales
Listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
Recognised by schools, universities and employers internationally
Certificates state the CEFR level achieved
Assessed by a trained external examiner, not by us
No. Students may enter at any grade. We will assess and recommend the right starting point.
No. Trinity examinations are open to learners of all ages.
It depends on the grade and the starting point. As a guide, [TO CONFIRM] weeks for a single grade.
Examinations are held at registered Trinity examination centres, in person or by videoconference. [TO CONFIRM your arrangement]
Our preparation fees are listed with each programme. Trinity charges a separate examination entry fee, which varies by grade. [TO CONFIRM whether entry is included in your fee]
Trinity results are Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail. Our preparation includes mock examinations precisely so that a student sits only when they are ready.
Yes, and this is one of our strongest school offers. It gives a school externally validated evidence of spoken attainment across an entire cohort rather than for selected students.
We deliver Trinity preparation as a whole-cohort programme — in-grid, co-curricular or as an intensive holiday course. Schools gain externally validated evidence of spoken English attainment across a year group.
