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Cambridge ESOL Examinations

Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Why external assessment?. External assessment gives a clear, motivating measure of progress Tests are fair, objective and transparent External assessment gives external recognition Neutral, third party assessment of your students’ progress.

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Cambridge ESOL Examinations

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  1. Cambridge ESOL Examinations

  2. Why external assessment? • External assessment gives a clear, motivating measure of progress • Tests are fair, objective and transparent • External assessment gives external recognition • Neutral, third party assessment of your students’ progress

  3. Internationally Standardized English Exams: For the student • Provides early, concrete and attainable goals • International validation of language skills acquired • Provides focus to your studies • Positive feedback • Pride of accomplishment • Confidence to live and travel in other countries • A competitive advantage and workplace opportunities for appointment and promotion

  4. Internationally Standardized English Exams: For the teacher in the classroom • Adds a motivating factor for your students • Facilitates syllabus, material & lesson planning • Provides focus to your teaching

  5. Internationally recognised • Recognised by over 8500 employers, universities and government bodies worldwide • University matriculation • Career progression • Recognized for immigration to UK, USA and Australia

  6. Why take a Cambridge exam? • A Cambridge certificate is valid for life. You never need to take the exam again • Cambridge is a truly international certificate, recognised around the world for business and study purposes • Thousands of employers, universities and government departments officially recognize a Cambridge certificate qualification in English • A Cambridge certificate gives you the confidence to use English in real situations. • Provides positive washback to the classroom

  7. Accurate and fair • Valid and reliable • Tests all 4 language skills • Emphasis on • oral and aural skills • Understanding • Simple, clearly-focused tasks • Clearly defined content and format

  8. What is the FCE test like? The test has five sections: Reading - 60 minutes Writing - 2 tasks, 80 minutes Use of English - 45 minutes Listening - 40 minutes Speaking - interview, two /three candidates, 14 minutes Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE), is an exam for people who need to prove they can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes.

  9. Cambridge English: First gives detailed, meaningful results. All candidates receive a Statement of Results. Candidates whose performance ranges between CEFR Levels C1 and B1 will also receive a certificate. • Cambridge English: First – Level C1 - Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond B2 level. • Cambridge English: First – Level B2 If the candidate achieves grade B or C in your exam, he/she will be awarded the First Certificate in English at Level B2. • Level B1 Certificate If his/her performance is below Level B2, but falls within Level B1, he/she will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that he/she demonstrated ability at B1 level.

  10. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is a high-level English qualification which tests a variety of language skills in depth-for people who want to use English in demanding study and work situations. • What is the CAE test like? The test has five sections: • Reading- 75 min, • Writing-90min, • Use of English-60min, • Listening-40min. • The Speaking test is taken face-to-face with two/three candidates and two examiners.

  11. -Certificate in Advanced English – Level C2 Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond C1 level. If a candidate achieves grade A in his/her exam, he/she will receive the Certificate in Advanced English stating that he/she demonstrated ability at Level C2.-Certificate in Advanced English – Level C1 If the candidate achieves grade B or C in the exam, he/she will be awarded the Certificate in Advanced English at Level C1.Level B2 certificate-If his/her performance is below Level C1, but falls within Level B2, he/she will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that he/she demonstrated ability at B2 level.

  12. FCE/ CAE • Paper-based exams • Level : FCE- B2 , CAE-C1Wheredo the candidates take the tests? LTMV- Caracal Cambridge Preparation Centre • Whencan the candidates take the test? The FCE test can be taken every June in paper-based format • How much does it cost to take FCE /CAE ?Fees are set by British Council, Bucharest – FCE 575 Ron CAE 610 Ronin 2012

  13. Where do my students sign up? • LTMVCaracal- Cambridge Preparation Centre Prof. Raluca Igna, Local Coordinator e-mail: raluca.igna@yahoo.com

  14. Further information BRITISH COUNCIL, Bucharest Email:contact@britishcouncil.ro On the Web: www.britishcouncil.ro At Cambridge: On the Web: www.CambridgeESOL.org

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