What is the Global Scale of English (GSE)?
The Global Scale of English is a framework for teachers and learners. It pinpoints learners' proficiency on a granular scale of 10 to 90 for each of the four key language skills: speaking, listening reading and writing.
It sits at the heart of Pearson Connected English Learning Program and is embedded into our courseware, assessments and certification for seamless learning and teaching.
The GSE is designed to build learners’ confidence by understanding exactly where they are on their learning journey, setting personalized goals to focus their learning and accurately measuring their progress. It’s proven to progress learners through proficiency levels quicker by ensuring they are set the right level of challenge to keep learners motivated and engaged.
Seamless experience
Courses, assessments and certifications are linked together by the Global Scale of English, providing a consistent framework to fast-track fluency.
Expertly designed
Designed by leading ELT experts, it provides the latest methodologies in English language learning.
Personalized content
Engaging and relevant content for learners of all ages. With thousands of partnerships and various routes through materials, you can choose what suits your teaching and learning style.
Recognized worldwide
Our learning materials and tests have not only been finalists and winners of many awards, but they have also helped millions of learners apply for jobs, universities, and visas around the world.
Primary
Encourage young English language learners to be confident and develop future skills.
Secondary
Inspire and motivate teenagers through top-quality content and unique digital components.
Adult
Help adult learners focus on the right language skills for future life, work and study.
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