British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Through our offices in 110 countries and territories in the world we connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK to build lasting relationships around the world. We have been in Croatia for over 65 years and our work here would not be possible without your support. To further strengthen our relationship, and as a way of saying thank you, we are delighted to announce the launch of Addvantage, our new partnership programme.

Why partner with the British Council through Addvantage?

Experience

Our long-standing presence in Croatia and extensive experience in delivering UK qualifications, both in Croatia and around the world, ensure the examination process is positive for you and your students.

Professionalism

We ensure exams are delivered to examination board  standards so that they are fair for all candidates. This is why over 70 UK examination boards and educational institutions  have chosen us to deliver their exams around the world.

Mutuality

We recognise that for a relationship to be long-lasting it must be mutually beneficial. We listen and work with you to improve our services to you and your students.

Expertise

The British Council is renowned globally for its work in supporting teachers of English. For many years we have been the first port of call for teachers, teacher associations, governments, universities and other educational institutions seeking advice and collaboration in the development of English language educational policy.

How does Addvantage work?

For each candidate you register by using a Group Entry Form in 2009 for a Cambridge ESOL exam (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TKT, BEC, ILEC, ICFE and IELTS) through the British Council you earn 1 point. The total number of points earned in 2009 entitles you to one of three levels of membership. Each level has its own associated benefits for you to enjoy in 2010. The number of points for each level of membership is as follows:

PointsMembership level

			1 – 20		Bronze
			21 – 79		Silver
			80 +		Gold

Your level of membership is reviewed at the end of every year. Your level of membership in 2010 will depend on the number of points you earn between January and December 2009.

What benefits does Addvantage membership provide?

Addvantage Bronze entitles you to:

			Exams-related promotional materials (leaflets, posters)
			Free workshops and seminars for teachers
			Inclusion on our Schoolfinder online database of schools offering exam preparation courses
			Usage of the Addvantage logo on your school’s printed promotional materials and website (please see Appendix 2)
			Certificate stating that your school is a member of the Addvantage programme

_{(please see Appendix 3)}

Addvantage Silver entitles you to:

			All Bronze membership benefits
			Candidate performance statistics after each session
			Any 1 free TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) module
			Free Past Paper sets for all exams your school enters candidates for
			Free Certified Statement of Results for your candidates if they lose their original certificate

Addvantage Gold entitles you to:

			All Bronze and Silver memberships benefits
			No Late Entry Fee until the end of the 4th week after the registration deadline
			3% discount on all non-YLE exams

Frequently Asked Questions

How will my level of membership in 2010 be calculated?

For each candidate you register in 2009 for a Cambridge ESOL exam (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TKT, BEC, ILEC, ICFE and IELTS) through the British Council you earn 1 point. The total number of points earned in 2009 entitles you to one of three levels of membership. Each level has its own associated benefits for you to enjoy in 2010.

Do I have to register a minimum number of candidates in 2010 to claim my benefits in 2010?

No. Your level of membership in any one year is based on the number of points you earned in the previous year. For example, if you earn 40 points in 2009, you are entitled to a Silver level of membership and its associated benefits in 2010, regardless of the number of candidates you register in 2010. The points you get in 2010 will be used to calculate your membership level in 2011.

What does joining Addvantage commit me to?

Nothing. Joining Addvantage simply means you can access the benefits based on your 2009 entries. You do not need to do anything in 2010 and can terminate your membership at any time if you do not want the benefits.

Can I join up with other schools to increase our joint level of membership?

No, this programme is applicable to individual schools only. However, if your school has additional affiliates operating under the same name in other towns, your total number of candidates will be used to calculate your membership level.

How do I pay the candidate fee if I am entitled to a discount (Gold memberships only)?

Please deduct the discount before making your payment to us.

Will the level of benefits be the same next year?

We are always looking to improve our services and will review the benefits of Addvantage annually, taking into account your feedback.

How long is my membership valid for?

Your membership is valid until cancellation and is automatically extended. If at any point you wish to terminate your membership, please write to the Examination Services Manager at the British Council Croatia.

Addvantage Terms and Conditions 2010

General Conditions

			1.These terms and conditions define the rules, scope and conditions of participation in the partnership programme offered by the British Council, hereafter referred to as ‘Addvantage’.
			2.Addvantage supersedes and replaces in all respects any previous or current contract youhave or have had with the British Council, and the terms and conditions therein.
			3.The Addvantage Partnership Programme is fully owned and operated by the British Council.
			4.Schools/institutions that join the Addvantage Partnership Programme will collect their points from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009.
			5.Collected points will determine the membership status of each school/institution for 2010. These schools will enjoy the benefits according to their membership level from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010.
			6.The points collected in 2010 will be used for the revised membership level in 2011.
			7.Benefits not used by the end of the calendar year will expire and cannot be carried forward to the following year.

Rules for participation

			1.Addvantage is open to any institution which registers one or more candidates through a group entry form with the British Council for any of the following Cambridge ESOL exams between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2009: YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, TKT, ILEC, ICFE and IELTS.
			2.To activate membership, qualifying institutions must complete and sign the Activation of Membership form (Appendix 1) and return it by fax, e-mail (with the scanned form attached) or post to:

Examination Services Manager
British Council, Ilica 12,
10000 Zagreb

T: 01 4899 503; F: 4833 955

exams@britishcouncil.hr

Terminating membership

Member institutions have the right to terminate membership at any point. This should be done in writing to the Examination Services Manager.

Membership will cease from the moment the British Council receives written notification requesting this. From the moment membership is terminated, all entitlement to benefits of the scheme will cease.

Group membership

Where an institution enters its candidates through a network of affiliates (main centre and several affiliates in other towns operating under the same name), the whole network shall receive a level of membership and the associated benefits based on the collective number of points earned.

Benefits of Addvantage

In addition to our standard level of service, Members will be entitled to the following benefits in 2010 according to their level of membership.

Communicating Addvantage membership

Should any member wish to communicate their Addvantage membership by any method other than using the Addvantage logo or certificate, this must be agreed with the British Council in writing well in advance of any such communication. This request should be made in writing to the Examination Services Manager at the address given above.

Disclaimer

The British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We feel sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date.

Amendments to the regulations

British Council reserves the right to end the programme prior to the date mentioned in point 5 of “General Conditions” or to extend it beyond this date upon a relevant justified announcement.

British Council reserves the right to introduce amendments to these regulations and undertakes to inform members of the programme of the amendments by email or post. Such amendments will be valid and effective as of the date of the notification to members or at any later date stated by the British Council in the relevant notification.

Disputes

This agreement is regulated by Croatian legislation and in the event of any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably by both parties, the Municipal Court in Zagreb shall have jurisdiction.