NOTICE - RESULTS RELEASED FCE/CAE/CPE EXAM SESSION - JUNE 2012

Results of the exams held in June 2012 have been released and can be viewed via the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations website. You will be required to register in order for you to view your results. Please give your ID Number and Secret Number as stated in your confirmation of entry.

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: FIRST (FCE)
Cambridge English: First (FCE) is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes..

IS FCE FOR YOU?
Can you....

			understand texts from a wide variety of sources?
			use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English?
			talk to people about a wide variety of topics?
			understand people talking in English on radio or television programmes?

If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then FCE is the right exam for you.

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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: ADVANCED (CAE)
Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is a high-level qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world.

Cambridge English: Advanced is set at C1 level – the second highest on the CEFR scale. C1 is the level of English required for demanding academic and professional settings. It shows that you are highly proficient in English.

CAE EMPOWERS YOU TO:

			follow any academic course at university level
			communicate effectively at managerial and professional level
			participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars
			carry out complex and challenging research
			stand out and differentiate yourself

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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: PROFICIENCY (CPE)
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes.

CPE is at Level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — an internationally recognised benchmark of language ability. The framework uses six levels to describe language ability from A1 to C2. 'Can Do' statements have been used to describe these levels in terms of real skills with language.

IS THE CPE FOR YOU?
Can you...

			use English to advise on, or talk about complex or sensitive issues?
			understand the finer points of documents, correspondence and reports?

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WHAT WILL TAKING CPE HELP YOU DO?
For example, at C2 level, typical users can be expected to:

			understand with ease virtually everything they hear and read
			make accurate and complete notes during a presentation
			understand colloquial asides
			talk about complex and sensitive issues without awkwardness
			express themselves precisely and fluently

Your preparation for CPE will give you these kinds of practical language skills.

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*Registration dates,venue, fees and minimum requirements for examinations are subject to change at the discretion of British Council or Cambridge ESOL.

PLEASE NOTE:

			all closing dates of the computer-based exams are provisional and subject to amendments
			a limited number of seats are available of the computer-based exams, on a first-come, first-served basis
			If the required minimum number of candidates set by the examination board (which is 5 candidates) is not met by the registration closing date of the computer-based exam, the exam will be cancelled and a full refund will be granted to the candidates who had paid their exam fee.

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HOW CAN I REGISTER?

			collect an application form from the British Council, or download the appropriate application:    - application form for paper-based exams    - application form for computer-based exams
			download the Information Sheet for Candidates for reference     - paper-based exam     - computer-based exam
			register by submitting the completed entry form in person or post during the period of registration for a given session. Please submit the following along with the entry form:     - a photocopy of yourpassport/national identity card/postal identity card     - two recent passport-size photographs     - 3 self addressed envelopes.
			fees can be paid in cash, by cheque or bank draft (SL Rupees) drawn in favour of 'British Council'. You can also make a bank transfer to the following account (please bring or post the receipt with your application):     - Bank name: HSBC     - Account name: British Council Sri Lanka     - Account number: 001-002377-002     - Message: MS- (your full name)
			Credit cards are accepted (Visa/Master/Amex)

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TEST DAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Cambridge ESOL is committed to ensuring that Cambridge English exams are recognised by organisations as one of the most valuable and secure English language qualifications available. Therefore it is a requirement that candidates are photographed on the day of the exam.

Find out more:

			Information sheet
			Declaration form

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THE FEE STRUCTURE

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WHEN AND HOW DO I GET MY RESULTS AND THE CERTIFICATE?
Results of the paper-based exams are issued approximately two/three months after the date of the written exam and the results of the computer-based exams are issued on the 15^th day from the written test date. Results sheets will be sent to you via post.

Certificates for successful candidates approximately one month after results are issued. Candidates will be informed in writing for the collection of certificates.

The final grade is an aggregate of the marks achieved in each of the three papers: Reading and Writing, Listening, Speaking. There is no minimum pass mark for each individual paper.

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CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
In co-operation with Cambridge ESOL, we provide a Special Arrangements Service for candidates with hearing, speech, visual and kinetic difficulties, as well as for candidates with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. We also make special arrangements for candidates who have sustained accident-related injuries, such as a broken arm, prior to the day of the exam. Download our Information Sheet for Special Needs Candidates (PDF, 18 KB) for details of how to apply for Special Arrangements.

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REFUND POLICY
Refunds are only granted under medical grounds. Requests must be made within seven days after the scheduled test date. Following documents are to be submitted for the processing of the refund

			Completed Local Refund Claim Form
			A Medical Certificate from recognised western medical practitioner or a hospital
			Statement of Entry
			Receipt issued by British Council for the examination fees paid

Please note that photocopies of the above documentation will not be accepted. British Council will retain Rs. 3,000/- from the total examination fee paid as an administration fee. Transfer of fees to a future examination session is not allowed.

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			Colombo British Council 49 Alfred House Gardens Colombo 03 T (011) 4521521 or (011) 7521521 E info.lk@britishcouncil.org
			Kandy British Council 88/3 Kotugodella Veediya Kandy T (081) 2222410 E info.lk@britishcouncil.org