January 2027 exam registrations are open. Registration closes on 20 December 2026.

Exams

Eight exams. One trusted standard.

Every exam has the same three parts and the same marking process, so a certificate means the same thing wherever it was earned.

Foundation

IT Foundation

GTB IT F1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you have the core skills, the right habits and the English to start in a it role from day one.

16 JanExam day
1 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Final year students and recent graduates (within the last two years) who want their first role in it.

Professional

IT Professional

GTB IT P1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you can work with less guidance, handle harder problems and represent a UK team with confidence.

16 JanExam day
1 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Working professionals with two or more years of relevant experience who want a UK role in it.

Foundation

Hospitality Foundation

GTB HOS F1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you have the core skills, the right habits and the English to start in a hospitality role from day one.

24 JanExam day
9 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Final year students and recent graduates (within the last two years) who want their first role in hospitality.

Professional

Hospitality Professional

GTB HOS P1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you can work with less guidance, handle harder problems and represent a UK team with confidence.

24 JanExam day
9 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Working professionals with two or more years of relevant experience who want a UK role in hospitality.

Foundation

Admin Foundation

GTB ADM F1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you have the core skills, the right habits and the English to start in a admin role from day one.

17 JanExam day
2 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Final year students and recent graduates (within the last two years) who want their first role in admin.

Professional

Admin Professional

GTB ADM P1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you can work with less guidance, handle harder problems and represent a UK team with confidence.

17 JanExam day
2 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Working professionals with two or more years of relevant experience who want a UK role in admin.

Foundation

Operations Foundation

GTB OPS F1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you have the core skills, the right habits and the English to start in a operations role from day one.

23 JanExam day
8 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Final year students and recent graduates (within the last two years) who want their first role in operations.

Professional

Operations Professional

GTB OPS P1 · January 2027 sitting

Shows employers you can work with less guidance, handle harder problems and represent a UK team with confidence.

23 JanExam day
8 JanFee due by
2h 15mOnline

For: Working professionals with two or more years of relevant experience who want a UK role in operations.

Exam design

100 marks, three parts, one sitting.

Taken online in a single proctored session of 2 hours 15 minutes.

Part A90 min

Written paper

40 marks
  • 30 multiple choice questions, 20 marks, scored automatically
  • 4 short written answers, 20 marks, marked by an assessor
  • Tests knowledge of the stream and workplace English
Part B30 min

Practical task

35 marks
  • A real job task in a safe practice environment
  • Double marked by two assessors against a fixed rubric
  • Professional level gets a harder, less guided task
Part C15 min

Viva voce

25 marks
  • Live video conversation with a trained assessor
  • You explain your practical and answer two scenarios
  • Confirms identity, English and professional conduct
Pass rule60 of 100 overall and at least 40 percent in each part
Distinction80 marks or more
Merit70 to 79 marks
Pass60 to 69 marks
January 2027 calendar

Every date, published in advance.

Your exam fee is due 15 days before your exam. Results are emailed to you within one month of your exam.

StreamExam dayExam fee dueResults by
ITSat 16 Jan 20271 Jan 202715 Feb 2027
HospitalitySun 24 Jan 20279 Jan 202723 Feb 2027
AdminSun 17 Jan 20272 Jan 202716 Feb 2027
OperationsSat 23 Jan 20278 Jan 202722 Feb 2027

Registration closes on 20 December 2026.

Exam day windows

Sit during your working day.

Your window is set automatically from the country you register with.

08:00 UK time · South Asia window

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Gulf

13:00 UK time · Africa and UK window

Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, the UK and Europe

18:00 UK time · Americas window

United States and Canada

How marking works

Careful marking that employers trust.

Assessors are working practitioners in each stream. They are paid per assessment and have no sales targets.

Multiple choice scored automatically

Instant, with item analysis to remove weak questions.

Written answers marked by an assessor

Against a model answer and a fixed rubric.

Practical double marked

Two assessors mark separately. A gap over 10 percent goes to a moderator.

Viva scored live and recorded

A second assessor reviews one in every five recordings.

Board sign off

The assessment board checks pass rates by stream and region before release.

Results by email

Scores, grade, feedback and certificate within one month of your exam.

Know which exam is right for you?

Registration takes about five minutes. Your exam kit opens as soon as you pay.