English for studying and working abroad
IELTS
tests your general English knowledge
for studying and working not only abroad but also in the Czech Republic
very flexible and frequent exam
not possible to fail the exam, a band 1–9 is scored
online registration
registration:6 weeks before exam date
exam:takes usually 1 day
results:online 13 days after exam
every month
widely recognized by universities abroad and in the Czech Republic
widely recognized in USA – by over 1,700 US universities and professional bodies
for work purposes abroad
for immigration purposes
Czech Ministry of Education
Cambridge exams
General English
5 levels:KETPETFCECAECPE
recognized by many universities
better working opportunities
certificate = great personal achievement
for travel purposes
guaranteed by the University of Cambridge
registration:about 2 months before exam dates
exam:takes 1–2 days (depends on the exam)
results:online 5–6 weeks after exam
certificates:10 weeks after exam
universities in the Czech Republic and abroad
employers in the Czech republic and abroad
government offices
state sector
Business English
BEC
3 levels:PreliminaryHigherVantage
tests your knowledge of English used in business, services and administr.
for those planning their career in the business sector or working within it
exam:usually takes 1 day
results:online 6–7 weeks after exam
Legal English
ILEC
tests your legal English knowledge
designed for lawyers and people working in a legal context
leading associations of lawyers
Financial English
ICFE
tests your knowledge of English used within a finance community
designed for people working in an internat. finance and accounting sector
registration:about 2 months before exam date
educational org. and employers in the financial sector throughout the world
English for children
YLE
3 levels:StartersMoversFlyers
for children, opens the door to internat. exams
great motivation for your children
no stress for children – exams take place at your school and cannot be failed
organized on demand
registration:7–8 weeks before exam date
exam:takes 1 day
results: 6 weeks after exam
certificates:6 weeks after exam
not limited
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