Speaking in Public
Qualification Suite
Communication
Levels
Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Regulatory Status
Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation
Assessment Format
Available in-person and online
About the exam
In this exam, learners develop the skill and confidence to deliver powerful, engaging speeches, creating a presentation based on a subject they are passionate about. By writing their own speeches, researching the topics, creating visual aids and presenting them from a memory (or using notecards, if preferred), learners strengthen their assurance and self-expression when speaking publicly.
As they progress through the grades, they will develop their ability to speak clearly and project their voice for an audience, discovering the techniques required to engage an audience and structure their speech effectively.
At the higher grades, learners will be asked to create an impromptu speech with minimal preparation.
Type of exam:
Solo
Time allowance:
10 minutes
The exam involves:
- Delivering a prepared speech from memory on a set subject
- Answering questions about how the speech was prepared
- A conversation with the examiner (the learner will present the examiner with a choice of two topics)
For full details, use the Communication Graded Exams Syllabus (2024).
Type of exam:
Solo
Time allowance:
15 minutes
The exam involves:
- Delivering a prepared speech from memory, on a set subject (at Grades 2 and 3 non-PowerPoint visual aids must be used and referred to)
- A conversation with the examiner (the learner will present the examiner with a choice of topics)
- Answering questions on speech preparation
For full details, use the Communication Graded Exams Syllabus (2024).
Type of exam:
Solo
Time allowance:
20 minutes
The exam involves:
- One prepared speech on a set subject
- One prepared speech on an own choice subject
- Visual aids must be used and referred to for at least one of the two speeches
- A conversation with the examiner about a topic (the examiner will present the learner with a choice of three topics)
- Answering questions on speech preparation
For full details, use the Communication Graded Exams Syllabus (2024).
Type of exam:
Solo
Time allowance:
Grade 6 and 7: 40 minutes
Grades 8: 45 minutes
All time allowances at this level include 15 minutes for the learner to prepare their impromptu speech
The exam involves:
- One prepared speech on a set subject
- One prepared speech on an own choice subject
- Visual aids must be used and referred to for at least one of the two speeches
- One impromptu speech on a set topic (the examiner will provide the learner with a choice of three topics)
- Answering questions related to the speeches and technical terminology
For full details, use the Communication Graded Exams Syllabus (2024).
