|
Our first ever computer-based FCE exam at the British Council in Prague will be on 27th and 28th November. From 2010 this offer will also include other exams: PET and CAE.
Computer-based exams are offered as a choice for test-takers alongside the ‘‘paper and pen’’ versions.Taking exams on a computer has a number of advantages:
- more exam dates each year
- registration is possible 1–2 weeks before the exams date
- obtaining results and certificates in a shorter period of time
Come and try out a computer-based exam. Practice versions of computer-based exams are waiting for you in our Study Centre, Politických vězňů 13, Praha1.
The application form for CB FCE for winter session 2009 can be downloaded here.
Would you like your children or students to take a Young Learners Exam, but you are not a school or have a small number of students? Now it is possible to take these exams at the British Council premises in Prague! To view the dates please have a look here.
Registration has just begun and will finish on 30 October 2009. You can pick up an application form at the British Council reception or download it here.
From September 2009 we are introducing a new loyalty programme for teachers at primary and secondary schools. If you do a block registration for exams you will receive many benefits. There are special rewards prepared for you!
To read more please click here.
Have you got an IELTS certificate? Share your experience with the IELTS exam with us and we will send you a small present. In the end of each month there will be a draw from all stories that we have received and one of you will get another prize such as e.g. preparatory materials for exams, trendy summer bag or IELTS T-shirt.
For more information click here.
Cambridge ESOL has introduced changes to certification in order to acknowledge the achievements of those candidates who do not meet the requirements of the level at which they are tested, but demonstrate ability at the level below. Under the new system of certification for the above exams, successful candidates will continue to receive a certificate marked with one of the two passing grades – Pass with Merit or Pass. Those who do not achieve a passing grade but have demonstrated ability at the Council of Europe level below the examination they have taken will be awarded a certificate showing that level.
This change will only affect BEC Preliminary, KET, PET, KET for Schools and PET for Schools.
For example, a candidate may narrowly fail the PET exam (mapped to Council of Europe Level B1) but demonstrate ability at the level below (Council of Europe Level A2). They will not qualify for a PET certificate, but will be issued with a certificate for the level below (Council of Europe Level A2).
To read more about it please visit this page.
An example of certificates for KET candidates
The Learning English for Fun brochure is now available! The booklet contains advice and information about how young children learn languages, speaking English at home, sharing picture books and using rhymes. It is a useful tool for parents as well as for teachers.
You can find it in four parts: How young children learn English as another language, Speaking English with your child, Learning English through sharing picture books, Learning English through sharing rhymes.
Cambridge University has developed new types of exam focused especially on schools, i.e. for age group 11 to 14 - KET and PET for Schools. They follow exactly the same format as KET and PET. The level of the question papers is also identical. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in KET and PET for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils. It increases their motivation to learn English. Because it is based on topics and situations familiar to students, KET/PET for Schools gives pupils the confidence to use their English. Passing KET/PET for Schools inspires pupils to move on to further qualifications.
For more information please click here or visit a Cambridge ESOL website www.CambridgeESOL.org.
| 
