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Addvantage© 2012PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMEFOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

EXAMS

Why take exams with the British Council?We have been in Greece for more than 60 years and in the last 5 years alone, over 250,000 people have taken UK qualifications through us to help them achieve their career goals. Our experience in delivering an independent high quality service ensures your examination experience is positive and fair. We pride ourselves on technical innovation. For example, we were the first to provide you with online registrations, results and infra-red headphones.

OUR PURPOSEThe British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide.

OUR VISION The future for the UK in this crowded, dangerous, beautiful world depends on people of all cultures living and working together on foundations of education, mutual understanding, respect and trust.

OUR VALUESValuing people• Treating people with courtesy and respect • Listening to what people have to say and responding helpfully • Giving people the opportunity to use and develop their talents • Valuing diversity

Integrity• Being honest • Being consistent both in what we do and say • Taking responsibility for our actions and decisions

Mutuality• Wishing to learn from and share with other people • Putting effective relationships at the heart of our work • Working towards common goals

Creativity• Encouraging people to develop new ideas in an environment of trust • Being resourceful and innovative in our approach • Actively seeking and presenting the best in creativity

Professionalism• Being true to our values and keeping our promises • Listening to and valuing the ideas and opinions of others • Accepting individual and collective responsibility for delivering work to a high standard

Do you have feedback on where you feel we have or have not demonstrated our values?

values@britishcouncil.gr

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British Council Equal Opportunitiesand Diversity policy

The British Council is committed to equality of opportunity,to valuing and managing diversity and to taking positiveaction to promote these. We focus on:

● Age

● Disability

● Race/Ethnicity

● Gender

● Religion/Belief

● Culture and Sexual Orientation

Why partner withthe British Council throughAddvantage©?We recognise that for a relationship to be long-lasting, it mustbe mutually benefi cial. Since your school is one of our mostimportant and loyal partners, we aim to provide enhancedservices to you, your teachers and your students.

Through the Addvantage© partnership programme, your school will join an exclusive group and receive an attractive package of benefi ts

Your students appreciate that, thanks to your collaborationwith the British Council, they are guaranteed the higheststandard of examination management:

● Experience

● Innovation

● Equal Opportunities

● Know-How

How doesAddvantage© work?Every year, you earn 1 point for every candidate your school registers for Cambridge ESOL exams offeredby the British Council. The total number of pointsearned entitles you to a level of membership.Your 2012 Addvantage© membership hasbeen automatically activated. Pleaseinform us only in case you do not wishto continue your membership.

Addvantage© Silver entitles you to:● a contribution of 3% to your administrative costs (please deduct the contribution before making your payment as refunds will not be given. This applies only to Cambridge ESOL exam fees.)

● no late entry fees

● an automatic five-day extension on the set registration dates

● regular electronic communication (SMS, emails) about British Council examinations, activities and cultural events

● invitations to British Council ELT seminars

● access to British Council national competitions for your students and teachers

● a British Council Addvantage© membership certificate, posters and window stickers to display at your school and the right to use “member of the British Council exams partnership programme Addvantage© ” logo in your school’s promοtional materials and website

● participation in British Council online courses at reduced rate

● a named dedicated relationship manager will ensure that you receive the highest quality service

Addvantage© Gold entitles you to:all Addvantage© Silver benefits plus:

● a contribution of 5% to your administrative costs (instead of 3%) (please deduct the contribution before making your payment as refunds will not be given. This applies only to Cambridge ESOL exam fees.)

● Cambridge ESOL speaking exams on a date of your preference

● administration of Cambridge ESOL listening exams with audio surround system or with infra-red headphones

● your own tailored British Council ELT seminar or teacher/course development consultancy session

● invitation to speaking test preparation briefing for your students (we will announce the schedule in March 2012)

● “How can I study in the UK” presentation for your students, including information about IELTS

● free FCE for Schools Speaking Test Preparation Pack

Benefits ofAddvantage©

Examination session Examination date Registration period Oral exams

YLE* 20 May 12 - 16 Mar 20 May

10 Jun 02 - 06 Apr 10 Jun

09 Dec 01 - 06 Oct 09 Dec

KETfs / PETfs 10 Mar 23 - 27 Jan 02 - 12 Mar

12 May 20 Feb - 2 Mar 04 - 14 May

16 Jun 20 Feb - 2 Mar 08 - 18 Jun

24 Nov 17 - 28 Sep 16 - 26 Nov

FCE (May session)** 19 May 20 Feb - 2 Mar 27 Apr - 27 May

FCEfs (May session) 12 May 20 Feb - 2 Mar 27 Apr - 27 May

CAE/CPE (May session) 13 May 20 Feb - 2 Mar 27 Apr - 20 May

FCEfs (Dec session) 01 Dec 17 - 28 Sep 09 Nov - 09 Dec

CAE/CPE (Dec session) 02 Dec 17 - 28 Sep 09 Nov - 09 Dec

TKT 18 Mar 09 - 13 Jan N/A

20 May 12 - 16 Mar N/A

17 Jun 02 - 06 Apr N/A

18 Nov 17 - 21 Sep N/A

* YLE tests are also available on demand, minimum number of 30 candidates (with a minimum of ten candidates per level).** Exams will be held in Athens and Thessaloniki only.N.B. The above examination dates concern the paper-based versions only. For information about the computer-basedversions of KETfs, PETfs, FCEfs, FCE and CAE please visit www.britishcouncil.gr

Key dates for 2012

You can pay the exam fees by direct deposit in the British Council account at any Alpha bank branch, via an ATMor via web banking through your own bank.

Alpha bank account number: 11 500 200 201 8908IBAN: GR05 0140 1150 1150 0200 2018 908

You may register your candidates either online or by post.

Cambridge ESOL examination fees 2012Young Learners English Tests (YLE)Key English Test for Schools (KETfS)Preliminary English Test for Schools (PETfS)First Certificate in English (FCE)

€ 67€ 85€ 90€ 165

€ 165€ 180 € 185€ 50

First Certificate in English for Schools (FCEfS)Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) (per module)

RecognisedIELTS is the world’s proven English test. Over 1.5 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment. IELTS is recognised by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. IELTS scores are recognised by ΑΣΕΠ. For information about recognition visit: www.takeielts.org

ConvenientIELTS is available twice a month in Greece. Results are issued in 13 days. Results are also available by SMS and online. The IELTS test has four parts - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes plus 15 minutes for the interview. The Speaking module is a face-to-face interview with a certifi ed examiner. It is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get.

AchievableThere is no pass or fail in IELTS. Candidates are graded on their performance, using scores from 1 (Non User) to 9 (Expert User) for each part of the test. The results from the four parts then produce an Overall Band Score.

“The IELTS test opened the door for me”

June Saturday 30 26 May 2012 A / GT

A: Academic module GT: General training module fee: € 190

Month Examination date Registration deadline Module

January Saturday 07Saturday 21

03 Dec 201117 Dec 2011

A / GTA / GT

February Saturday 04Saturday 18

31 Dec 201114 Jan 2012

AA / GT

March Saturday 10Saturday 31

04 Feb 2012 25 Feb 2012

A / GTA / GT

April Saturday 21Saturday 28

17 Mar 201224 Mar 2012

A / GTA

May Saturday 12Saturday 26

07 Apr 201221 Apr 2012

A / GTA / GT

June Saturday 09Saturday 16

05 May 201212 May 2012

A / GTA

July Thursday12Saturday 21

07 Jun 201216 Jun 2012

A / GTA / GT

AugustSaturday 04Saturday 11Saturday 25

30 Jun 201207 Jul 201221 Jul 2012

A / GTA

A / GT

September Saturday 01Saturday 15

28 Jul 201211 Aug 2012

A / GTA

October Saturday 13Saturday 20

08 Sep 201215 Sep 2012

A / GTA

November Thursday 08Saturday 24

04 Oct 201220 Oct 2012

A / GTA

December Saturday 01Saturday 08

27 Oct 201203 Nov 2012

A / GT A / GT

As there is a limited number of places for all sessions, we recommend that you register 5 weeks before your chosen test date but places may be available after this date. Check www.britishcouncil.gr for live information on test place availability.

Please note registration for IELTS is only available online.

www.takeielts.org

Ioannina, Irakleio, Patras, Larisa, Xanthi

2012 IELTS examinations in Athens and Thessaloniki

© British Council 2012The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).

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AthensBritish Council17, Kolonaki Square106 73, Athens

ThessalonikiBritish Council43, Tsimiski Street 546 23, Thessaloniki

Candidates with special needsWe believe exams should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their learning or physical impairments.To make special arrangements, please contact us for more information.

FeedbackWe do everything we can to make sure you have a positive exam experience. If you have any comments on ourexams administration, please let us know. We will do everything we can to help. Your input also helps usimprove our services in the future.

RefundsWe are able to refund 75% of your examination fee for medical reasons only. Appropriate medical evidence(from a state hospital, IKA, etc.) and your timetable must be submitted to the British Council within 1 week of theexamination date.

DisclaimerThe British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service.We believe you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions causedby circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed,every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liabilitywill be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date.