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British Council Israel

University and Professional Exams

We administer a wide range of exams on behalf of UK universities, professional institutions and exam boards.  UK qualifications are recognized world-wide by governments, employers and professional bodies.

If you are looking to develop your career prospects and need to obtain a UK qualification, our Centre can provide examination facilities for you. Once you have registered with the institution of your choice, letting them know that you wish to take your exam in Israel, arrangements can be made for you to sit the exam with us.

UNIVERSITY EXAMS
Many UK universities offer degree courses by distance learning and students can sit their exams at their local British Council.  You can search for distance learning courses on the Education UK website.

Students applying to study for a UK degree are required to take the IELTS
Some universities also require applicants to sit an admissions test
You can find a list of tests on the UCAS website

University of London External Programme
The University of London External Programme is the oldest distance learning programme in the world, with over 100 courses available in many subjects. The University of London (External) is one of the largest scale distance learning provider with a significant number of Israeli students.

Application is done directly through the University
Current students can contact us to receive an exam timetable and register for their exams

DATES

Registration for May-June sittings opens 15 December and closes 1 February every year

FEES

360 NIS Admin fee
130 NIS Hourly fee

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMS
You can register with us for the following admission exams:

BMAT, CAT, ELAT, HAT, MAT, MLAT, OLAT, PAT, STEP

DATES

Registration takes place from 3 September to 1 October
Late registration continues untill15 October, with late entry fees charged accordingly
Exams take place first week of November

FEES

900 NIS fee for all admissions exams (to be paid in one payment by credit card)
250 NIS additional fee for late entry

If you wish to register for any of the above exams please email the Exams Team for an application form – ielts@britishcouncil.org.il

BMAT - The Bio Medical Admissions Test is a two hour subject specific admissions test for applicants to medicine, or veterinary medicine courses. The BMAT is a pen and paper test consisting of three sections: Aptitude & Skills – 60 minutes (multiple choice); Scientific Knowledge and Applications – 30 minutes (multiple choice); Writing Task- 30 minutes (Essay question)

TSA – The Thinking Skills Assessment, formerly known as PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics or Economics & Management) helps tutors to assess whether candidates have the skills and aptitudes that are required to study PPE or E&M. The exam contains two components: Multiple choice component - problem solving & critical thinking skills – 90 Minutes; Writing task – 30 minutes

ELAT- The English Literature Admissions Test is designed to enable applicants to show their ability in the key skill of close reading, paying attention to such elements as language imagery, allusion, syntax form and structure of the passage set for comment. It assesses how far students have developed this understanding and with it the ability to shape and articulate an informed response to unfamiliar literary material.  The ELAT is a one section 90 Minute essay comparing two or three items of prose or poetry.

Other entrance exams may be required, make sure you check carefully on the websites of the institutions you are applying to. Contact the institutions directly if any other exams are part of their requirements.

VOCATIONAL AND CAREER BASED QUALIFICATIONS
The UK is a large provider of career and professional qualifications. Below you will find a selection of professional exams you can sit with us.  

Contact us for information about how to register for exams or for further information about these qualifications.

FEES

Admin Fee - 360 NIS
Hourly Fee - 130NIS

City and Guilds cover many professions and skills, qualifications are recognized by employers worldwide
ACCA The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification enables you to become an internationally recognized certified chartered accountant
CIM The Chartered Institute of Marketing offers internationally respected training, qualification and resources for marketing and business development, helping individuals and businesses
CIMA The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is a membership body that offers a globally recognized professional management accounting qualification. Their qualification puts the emphasis on accounting for business. Contact information for Israeli candidates is available here

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION TO WORK IN THE UK

Doctors, dentists, lawyers and other professionals who qualified outside the UK, but intend to work or specialise in Britain, are required to register with the relevant UK professional organisation.  

You must check the websites of the relevant professional body to find out where you can sit your exam.

You will also need to take an English language test, the IELTS. You need to find out from the relevant professional organisation in the UK which grade you need to achieve in which exam (IELTS General or IELTS Academic).

Doctors register with the General Medical Council. The National Advice Centre for Postgraduate Medical Education (NACPME)
provides helpful information to overseas-qualified doctors intending to train and study in the UK
Dentists register with the General Dental Council
Lawyers register with the Law Society of England and Wales or the Law Society of Scotland
More information for professionals interested in working in the UK is available in our subject information sheets

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