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NOTICE - YLE CERTIFICATES
JANUARY 2013 GALLE EXAM SESSIONS

Certificates of the exams held on Sunday 12 January 2013 in Galle are now available for collection.
Parents, please collect your child's certificate from our Examinations Services counter.
If an institute would like to collect their students' certificates, the person who comes to collect the certificates must bear a letter from the institute stating that he/she has the authority to collect certificates on behalf of the institute. The letter should state the bearer's name, NIC No, a list of the candidate/s names and their candidate numbers.
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Saturday
0900 - 1800

Last date for collection
(Sunday 2 December session):
Thursday 7 February 2013
(Satureday 12 January Galle session)
Wednesday 27 February 2013

Opening Hours

COLOMBO

  Tuesday to Saturday
  Payments - 0900 to 1730
  Enquiries - 0900 to 1800

KANDY

  Tuesday to Saturday
  Payments - 0900 to 1600
  Enquiries - 0900 to 1730

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	english exams for children


	Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Tests

The Cambridge English: Young Learners Tests are specially designed to assess the English of primary learners between the ages of 7 and 12.

The tests are taken by over 310,000 children in over 55 countries every year and provide a gentle introduction to public exams. Research shows that children find the tests highly motivating. Each level of the test has three components – Reading/Writing, Listening and Speaking – and all candidates receive an award showing the level they have achieved in each component.

LEVELS
There are three levels: Starters, Movers, Flyers.


STARTERS	MOVERS	FLYERS
For children from the age of seven, after about 100 hours of English language learning. This test is below A1 Level of Common European Framework of languages.	A typical candidate is aged eight to eleven and has completed 175 hours of English language learning. This test is at A1 Level of Common European Framework of languages.	A typical candidate is aged nine to twelve and has completed 250 hours of English language learning. Flyers is equivalent to the level of the Cambridge Key English Test (KET). This test is at A2 Level of Common European Framework of languages.

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WHAT ARE THESE TESTS LIKE?

			are designed to be interesting and enjoyable
			focus on simple, relevant and meaningful language use
			encourage effective teaching and learning
			provide every student with a reward for his or her efforts as there are no fail grades
			test all four language skills - listening, speaking, writing and reading
			create a positive attitude to testing
			represent a first step on the Cambridge ladder of achievement in English language learning

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WHICH TEST SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE?
If you are not sure which exam or level your child should take, our Examinations staff will advise you based on his/her previous English studies and understanding of past exam papers.
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WHEN CAN MY CHILD TAKE THE TEST?

EXAM DATES AND REGISTRATIONS


Location	Exams	Exam date	Registration dates
Galle	Starters Movers Flyers	Saturday 12 January	Closed

Trincomalee	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 24 February	Closed

Colombo Kandy	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 24 March	Closed

Jaffna	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 19 May	19 February to 27 March

Batticaloa	Starters Movers Flyers	Friday 7 June	26 March to 30 April

Colombo Kandy	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 16 June	19 March to 24 April

Colombo Kandy	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 8 September	25 June to 23 July

Bandarawela	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 13 October	1 to 28 August

Negombo	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 20 October	6 August to 3 September

Matara	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 24 November	2 September to 3 October

Colombo Kandy	Starters Movers Flyers	Sunday 1 December	11 September to 16 October

Maldives	Starters Movers Flyers	28 September	1 to 22 July

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

Please note: We may be able to offer additional sessions (subject to a minimum number of candidates registering). Please contact us for further information.
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THE FEE STRUCTURE


Level	Fees (for exam sessions held in Sri Lanka)	Fees (for exam sessions held in Maldives)
Starters	Rs. 4,700/-	Rf 620

Movers	Rs. 4,900/-	Rf 670

Flyers	Rs. 5,100/-	Rf 720

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HOW CAN I REGISTER?

			collect an application form from the British Council, or download it from this website
			read the following documents o Information Sheet for Candidates o Instructions for candidates o Advice for parents
			register by submitting the completed entry form in person or post. Submit the following with the entry form: o 2 recent passport-size photographs of your child o 2 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: YLE- (your child's full name)
			Credit cards are accepted (Visa/Master/Amex)

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WHEN CAN I GET THE RESULTS/CERTIFICATE?
The release of certificates takes approximately six weeks after the test date. Candidates will be informed in writing for the collection of certificates.
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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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			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