Why take Cambridge ESOL qualifications?

Every year more than 3 million people take Cambridge ESOL examinations.

They benefit from the extra advantages that come with these certificates.

Advantages that come with these certificates.

• Preparation• Knowledge• Higher Qualifications• Recognition

Recognition Cambridge ESOL is a part of the world-famous

University of Cambridge, and these certificates are recognised by thousands of employers, government agencies, and professional bodies in many countries.

They are also recognised by educational institutions and immigration authorities.

Governments and ministries around the world recognise Cambridge ESOL for many different uses, such as:

immigration purposes, recruitment of government officials diplomacy & Org organisations ,

They include the governments of:Australia Canada China The Netherlands Switzerland United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA.

All certificates are linked to the Council of Europes’s Framework of

Reference for Languages an international language benchmark.

The CEF is a professional tool for describing a learner’s language ability at different levels.  It was developed by the Council of Europe, a 45 country-strong political organisation based in Europe, hence the term Common European Framework. The CEF describes 3 main stages in language proficiency: A (basic user) B (independent user) C (proficient user)Each stage is divided into 2 (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)

The CEF is now widely adopted by many international organisations as it provides a clear way of describing language ability at different levels

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Individuals who wish to succeed in the international business community need to possess first-rate English language skills and the ability to comunicate with professionals.

If you can show you have an internationally recognised business qualification in English, you will have a greater advantage in the jobs market,

and much greater flexibility if you want to work abroad.

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Top international companies such as

Sony Ericsson, Shell, Vodafone, Bayer, Coca-Cola & HSBC

all have employees who have taken one or more of the BEC examinations.

Ledesma S.A.A.I  Litoral Gas SAMarsh SA  Merrill Lynch Argentina SA  Novo Nordisk Pharma Argentina SA  PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)  Shell  Sodexho  Telefónica Unifón  Vidriería Argentina SA

(VASA)  

A.Marshall Moffat SA  Accenture  Arcor  Chevron  Chubb Argentina de Seguros  Coca-Cola Company Copetro SA  DeloitteETEK Argentina (Reycom)  Exolgan  Gates Argentina SA  Genencor  Grupo Peñaflor  Kodak  

Listed below are some examples of organisations which have used the BEC examinations as an indication of an individuals English language proficiency.

So… why BEC?

Advantages of studying for the Business English Certificate:

Knowledge of practical business terms:

Ability to - prepare an interview a CV arrange meetings make travel plans talk to providers write business letters and emails write reports and proposals etc

A single Certificate:

BEC has a separate certificate which can be added as an individual item to your CV (or as a separate paper to your professional profile).

  

BEC and other certificates can be used as proof of your ability to use the language well enough in the university of your choice.

 

Certificates are based on testing real language skills relevant for today's world of business, rather than learning lists of words and grammar from books..

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

Cambridge IGCSE gives schools an internationally recognised curriculum.

• Over 300 independent schools in the UK offer it .

• Cambridge IGCSE is taken in over 100 countries worldwide.

Cambridge IGCSE is designed to be taught as a two year course for students aged 14 to 16 years.

Each learner's performance is benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades (A*-G).

It is possible to study a free choice of IGCSE subjects.

In most subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula.

Students can enter for the level that is most appropriate for them.

Students are encouraged to study a wide range of subjects at IGCSE level:

This can lead to the award International Certificate of Education .

Cambridge ICE is the group award of the International General Certificate of

Secondary Education (IGCSE).

Cambridge ICE • (at least) seven subjects: including• two languages• one subject from each subject groups

ICE - International Certificate of Education

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IELTS is the world’s proven English test.

Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeysinto international education and employment.

•IELTS is recognised by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries

•In the USA the IELTS Test is now recognised by more than 1400 institutions.

International English Language Testing System

.IELTS is recognised for course admission by universitiesin many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and the UK.

IELTS is also required as proof of your language abilitiesfor immigration to Australia, New Zealand, Canada andthe United Kingdom.

IELTS is available in two formats – Academic and General Training.   Academic – Institutions of Higher and Further Education

General Training – for school, work or migration.

.9. Expert User - native speaker level of the language.

8. Very Good User - excellent command of the language, a few mistakes only7. Good User - handles language well, some inaccuracies, communicates adequately6. Competent User - reasonable control of the language, difficulties with unfamiliar areas

5. Modest User - adequate in own area, difficulties with complex structures4. Limited User - adequate only in familiar areas, difficulty understanding expression

3. Very Limited User - problems communicating, limited communication abilities2. Intermittent User - many difficulties, basic information only

1. Non User - understands a few isolated words only 

Remember, there is no "pass" or "fail" with the IELTS test .

•It assesses the language ability of those who need to studyor work wherever English is used as the language of communication. •It will ensure that you have the right level of English for your needs.

•It is used as proof of your language level, whether for work, to enter University or to spend some time abroad.

So … Why IELTS?

Why International Exams?• Preparation• Knowledge• Higher Qualifications• Recognition

• Preparation enabling you to study in English which will permit you masters,

updates, innovations, etc in your field of choice.• Knowledge In-depth knowledge of different subjects and the ability to expand their contents.• Higher Qualifications not only qualifications but also written proof of your level of

ability in different areas.• Recognition Everytime wider recognition by peers, educational institutions,

jobs, governments, locally and internationally.

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