1. Cambridge ESOL Examinations

2. 2 Why external assessment?  External assessment gives a clear, motivating measure of progress  Tests are fair, objective and transparent  External assessment gives external recognition  Neutral, third party assessment of your students’ progress

3. 3 Internationally Standardized English Exams: For the student  Provides early, concrete and attainable goals  International validation of language skills acquired  Provides focus to your studies  Positive feedback  Pride of accomplishment  Confidence to live and travel in other countries  A competitive advantage and workplace opportunities for appointment and promotion

4. 4 Internationally Standardized English Exams: For the teacher in the classroom  Adds a motivating factor for your students  Facilitates syllabus, material & lesson planning  Provides focus to your teaching

5. 5 Internationally recognised  Recognised by over 8500 employers, universities and government bodies worldwide  University matriculation  Career progression  Recognized for immigration to UK, USA and Australia

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7. 7 Why take a Cambridge exam?  A Cambridge certificate is valid for life. You never need to take the exam again  Cambridge is a truly international certificate, recognised around the world for business and study purposesrecognised around the world  Thousands of employers, universities and government departments officially recognize a Cambridge certificate qualification in English  A Cambridge certificate gives you the confidence to use English in real situations.  Provides positive washback to the classroom

8. 8 Accurate and fair  Valid and reliable  Tests all 4 language skills  Emphasis on  oral and aural skills  Understanding  Simple, clearly-focused tasks  Clearly defined content and format

9. 9 What is the FCE test like? The test has five sections:  Reading - 60 minutes  Writing - 2 tasks, 80 minutes  Use of English - 45 minutes  Listening - 40 minutes  Speaking - interview, two /three candidates, 14 minutes Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE), is an exam for people who need to prove they can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes.

10. 10  Cambridge English: First gives detailed, meaningful results. All candidates receive a Statement of Results. Candidates whose performance ranges between CEFR Levels C1 and B1 will also receive a certificate.  Cambridge English: First – Level C1 - Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond B2 level.  Cambridge English: First – Level B2 If the candidate achieves grade B or C in your exam, he/she will be awarded the First Certificate in English at Level B2.  Level B1 Certificate If his/her performance is below Level B2, but falls within Level B1, he/she will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that he/she demonstrated ability at B1 level.

11. 11 Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is a high-level English qualification which tests a variety of language skills in depth- for people who want to use English in demanding study and work situations.  What is the CAE test like? The test has five sections:  Reading- 75 min,  Writing-90min,  Use of English-60min,  Listening-40min.  The Speaking test is taken face-to-face with two/three candidates and two examiners.

12. 12 - Certificate in Advanced English – Level C2 Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond C1 level. If a candidate achieves grade A in his/her exam, he/she will receive the Certificate in Advanced English stating that he/she demonstrated ability at Level C2. -Certificate in Advanced English – Level C1 If the candidate achieves grade B or C in the exam, he/she will be awarded the Certificate in Advanced English at Level C1. Level B2 certificate -If his/her performance is below Level C1, but falls within Level B2, he/she will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that he/she demonstrated ability at B2 level.

13. 13 FCE/ CAE Paper-based exams Level : FCE- B2, CAE-C1 Where do the candidates take the tests? LTMV- Caracal Cambridge Preparation Centre When can the candidates take the test? The FCE test can be taken every June in paper-based format How much does it cost to take FCE /CAE ? Fees are set by British Council, Bucharest – FCE 575 Ron CAE 610 Ron in 2012

14. 14 Where do my students sign up?  LTMV Caracal- Cambridge Preparation Centre Prof. Raluca Igna, Local Coordinator e-mail: raluca.igna@yahoo.com

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16. 16 Further information BRITISH COUNCIL, Bucharest Email: contact@britishcouncil.roontact@britishcouncil.ro On the Web: www.britishcouncil.ro At Cambridge: On the Web: www.CambridgeESOL.orgwww.CambridgeESOL.org