• ICFE - International Certificate in Financial English
• Teaching Knowledge Test
• International Legal English Certificate (ILEC)
• Diploma in Translation
• Other exams

ICFE - Internation Certificate in Financial English

Are you working in the financial sector or studying Finance or Accounting?

• Do you need to improve your English in order to succeed in the global business arena?
• Do you liaise with finance professionals and clients who expect you to be able to speak and write confidently in English?
• Do you wish to enhance your financial English language skills and provide proof of your linguistic skills and expertise by obtaining the Cambridge ICFE (International Certificate in Financial English)?

If so, then the British Council’s Financial English course has been specifically designed to meet your needs.

Course Details
The course cpomprises 2 modules of 30 hours each covering the following areas:

• Financial Reporting                                                        
• Company Financial Strategy
• Banking        
• Insurance                                                                           
• Ethics
• Corporate Governance
• Economic Factors / Conditions / Forecasts
• Exam Preparation:
  -  training on content and format of exam papers
  -  detailed feedback on your written work
  -  understanding the different exam exercise types

Course start date: Module One: 07 October 2009
Course fees (per Module): EUR 445.00 (plus enrolment fee)

Professional Development
This course will enable you to

• understand, practise and improve your written and oral English within the context of Financial English as well as improve your vocabulary in this specialist area
• function in practical situations such as meetings and discussions of a financial nature
• have  a better understanding of texts of various types, including financial statements, letters, reports and proposals

For further course information contact: maryanne.graham@pt.britishcouncil.org

Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE)  

The International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE), an internationally recognised examination set at levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR), assesses language skills in the context of finance and accounting. B2 is equivalent to the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), and C1 is equivalent to the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). Examinations at the C1 level may be used as proof of language necessary to work in an international context or to follow a course of study related to finance at university level.

The International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) is a high-level language qualification developed through the combined areas of expertise of the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) to meet the demand for helping finance professionals demonstrate that they have the financial English skills they need to succeed in the global business arena.

Exam Details
The examination takes approximately 3.5 hours in total and consists of four papers:

• Test of Reading
• Test of Writing
• Test of Listening
• Test of Speaking

ICFE exam will take place in May 2010
For more information, please contact the Examination Unit: tim.perry@pt.britishcouncil.org

Teaching Knowledge Test
TKT is a test about teaching English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners.

There are five modules

• Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching
• Module 2: Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
• Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process
• Module 4: Knowledge about Language
• Module 5: Content and Language Integrated Learning

How to enrol
Download the enrolment form (pdf, 92k), follow the simple instructions and return it to your nearest centre.
For more information, visit the Cambridge ESOL site to download a sample paper

Next preparation courses: please phone for details
Coimbra: (+351) 239 853 700
Lisbon: (+351) 21 321 4592
Porto: (+351) 222 073 060

International Legal English Certificate (ILEC)

ILEC is an examination set at levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. ILEC is equivalent in level to the world famous Cambridge First Certificate in English and Certificate in Advanced English, and assesses language skills in a legal context. Examinations at the C1 level may be used as proof of the level of language necessary to work in an international legal context or to follow a course of legal study at university level.

ILEC is a Cambridge ESOL examination, produced and assessed by, in collaboration with Translegal – Europe’s leading firm of lawyer-linguists. It is recognised by leading associations of lawyers including the European Company Lawyers Association, the European Law Students Association, the International Association of Young Lawyers, and the European Young Bar Association.

Exam papers contents and dates:

• Reading: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Writing: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Listening: 40 minutes
• Speaking: 15 minutes per pair of candidates

Dates and fees

Fee: EUR 220.00
How to enrol:
Download the enrolment form (pdf, 30k), follow the simple instructions and return it to your nearest centre.

Diploma in Translation
Institute of Linguists
more information

Other exams

We also administer examinations on behalf of many British and non-British institutions such as:

			Open University
			CIE - Cambridge International Examinations
			BMAT – BioMedical Admissions Test
			University of London
			IFS - Institute of Financial Services
			ACCA - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
			Society of Technical Analysists
			Edinburgh Business School / Heriot-Watt University
			Securities Institute
			University of Greenwich
			University of Derby
			BCS -  The British Computer Society
			Trinity College London
			University of Westminster
			King's College London
			CFA – Chartered Financial Analysists
			CEM - The College of Estate Management
			CIM - The Chartered Institute of Marketing
			MRS - The Market Research Society
			AQA - Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
			University of New England (Australia)
			Hartpury College
			University of Leicester
			Kingston University
			UMIST
			Henley Management College
			Durham Business School
			The Institute of Packaging

More information

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