BECOME AN EXAMINER

We employ two types of examiners:

			IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examiners
			University of Cambridge ESOL examiners

IELTS EXAMINERS

The British Council Examinations Services are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Examiners. Applicants should be able to work on Saturdays and travel outside Sarajevo if necessary. They do not have to be native speakers but their level of English must be at level C2 of the Council of Europe Framework (equivalent of IELTS band 9). We hope to establish long-term co-operation.

You will need:

			An undergraduate degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
			A recognised qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
			At least 3 years full time (or equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (post certificate level qualification).
			The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills.

Recruitment information pack is attached to this letter and can be downloaded from www.ielts.org

IELTS is an exam usually taken by people who plan to study or work in an English speaking environment. It is conducted approximately each month in Sarajevo.

If you are interesting in becoming an IELTS Examiner please send your Application Form with attachments A & B

Samir Avdibegović - British Council, Ljubljanska 9, 71000 Sarajevo, Tel. +387 (0)33 250 220

Email: samir.avdibegovic@britishcouncil.ba or exams@britishcouncil.ba.

Essential documents:
IELTS Examiner Application Form
Guide to IELTS Examiner Recruitment
IELTS Examiner Minimum Professional Requirements

This is only applicable for potential candidates who live and/or work in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For other countries we suggest you to get in touch with your local British Council office and inquire about becoming an examiner.

This information may change from time to time. Please confirm with the official IELTS website.

CAMBRIDGE ESOL EXAMINERS

We occasionally recruit oral examiners for the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

You must:

			be educated to first degree level or equivalent
			have at least three years' relevant teaching experience
			have a recognised relevant teaching qualification*
			be aged over 25 and under 65 on appointment
			demonstrate linguistic accuracy
			demonstrate communicative ability
			have clear diction, including intelligibility outside the region/country where examining takes place.

If you are interested in applying, and meet all these requirements, please contact us. Successful applicants will be required to undergo induction and attend an unpaid training session.

This is only applicable for potential candidates who live and/or work in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For other countries we suggest you to get in touch with your local British Council office and inquire about becoming an examiner.

*an applicant may be exempt from formal teaching qualification in the light of considerable teaching experience supported by positive references. Cambridge ESOL will take the final decision in such cases.