One of the most popular Teaching Qualifications from Cambridge English - CELTA is now available through Planet EDU. The fee for the full course is INR 85,000/-. Courses are available in full time and part time mode. For details visit www.celta.extralearn.net. Call toll free 1800 102 1050

The Irish Medical Council has annouced recognition of the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) for providing evidence of "effective communicaiton skills" for registration purposes. Details are available at www.medicalcouncil.ie/faq/registration-/english-language. To register for CAE in India, Nepal or Bangladesh, log on to www.caeexam.com or call toll free 1800 1020 1050.

Cambridge English: Advanced (also known as CAE) has been approved by the DIAC, Australia for Student Visa. Students wanting to study in Australia now have a choice of one more exam in addtion to IELTS. The Exam fee is INR 3,900/- only. The exam is availabe in Computer mode as well as Pen & paper mode. There are 1 - 3 exam dates in each month. For more information, log on to www.caeexam.com or call toll free 19=800 102 1050. Email: helpdesk@planeteduworld.com

'Extended certification' will give many candidates additional credit for the language skills they have demonstrated and for what they can do with their language, further relating the results to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) thereby helping universities, employers, government bodies and other organizations to make informed decisions and increase opportunities for candidates.

Extended certification is designed to give a clearer picture of how candidates performance in each Cambridge ESOL exam aligns to the CEFR.

Extended certification applies to:

• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/general-english/cpe.html

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

http://cambridge-english-advanced.cambridgeesol.org

• Cambridge English: First (FCE)

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/general-english/fce.html

• Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) and Preliminary for Schools

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/general-english/pet.html-

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/exams-schools/pet-schools.html

• Cambridge English: Key (KET) and Key for Schools

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/general-english/ket.html

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/exams-schools/ket-schools.html

• Business English Certificates: Preliminary, Vantage and Higher (BEC)

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/professional-english/bec.html

 Extended certification will be rolled out for the listed exams during 2011, with most of the new certification arrangements in place for exams in March 2011.

Click on the link for the results available for the applicable exams:Extended certification -Results available.pdf (125.10 kb)

The University of Cambridge's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department introduces CAE in India......Approved and accepted by the UK Border Agency and 2500 institutions worldwide, inexpensive and the only English exam that gets UCAS points.

Angela Ffrench, Assistant Director, Assessment and Operation Group, University of Cambridge to introduce Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) in India.

For program details please click: Invitation.pdf (1.55 mb)

 Source:

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The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has published an approved list of Secure English language Tests (SELT) that prove English language ability at Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Level B1 or above for Tier 4 student visas. For an exam to be recognized it must conform to high levels of quality and security.

You may take any of the Cambridge English exams mentioned on the list.

UKBA Tier 4.pdf (7.41 mb)

Prof M M Pant to speak on 'Recent Trends in Education, Soft Skills and International English'

Your questions answered-

Exam overview:

It consists of five papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. To create a more realistic and reliable measure of a candidate’s ability to use English to communicate, the Speaking exam uses a face-to-face test with two candidates and two assessors.

What will taking CAE help you do?

At C1 level, typical user can be expected to:

• demonstrate the level of english required for demanding academic and professional settings.
• follow any academic course at university level.
• communicate effectively at managerial and professional level
• participate with confidence in work place, meeting or academic tutorials and seminars.
• carry out complex and challenging research.

http://cambridge-english-advanced.cambridgeesol.org/

Meeting the UKBA visa requirements:

If you need to study in the UK, Cambridge English: Advanced is accepted by the UK Border Agency for TIER 4 student visas. With Cambridge English: Advanced you can apply for the UK colleges and universities and for your student visa.

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/recognition/uk-immigration/tier4.html

UCAS Tariff points:

The UK's Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) awards candidates with Grade A at Cambridge English: Advanced 70 UCAS Tariff points towards their application to universities and higher education institutions.

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/UCAS-points/

One exam - many destinations:

In addition to the UK, you can also use your Cambridge English: Advanced certificate to apply to universities and colleges in other countries including Australia, Canada,New Zealand, USA and many European countries.

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/recognition/index.html

Trusted by over 2500 organizations in 67 countries...Studying in the UK.pdf (865.30 kb)

Unlock your potential with Cambridge English : Advanced

* Which is the right exam for me?

Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), will help you stand out, showing colleges and universities that you are a high achieving candidate who already has the right English language skills.

The right level for academic success

Cambridge English: Advanced is an in-depth exam at Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) - the international benchmark for measuring language ability. Level C1 is the ideal level for university study.

* Why is it important to choose the right English language exam?

In a competitive world, you need to stand out to get noticed. You also need to ensure that the English language exam you have chosen gives you real-life skills to make the most of your experience of studying in an English-speaking environment. Choosing Cambridge English: Advanced for your language test not only gives you the language skills to succeed but also helps prove your commitment to excellence.

* Why should I choose Cambridge English: Advanced?

1. The exam of choice for higher education - and beyond

Nearly all colleges and universities in the UK accept Cambridge English: Advanced as proof of the right English skills for the demands of colleges and university study.

Certificate in Advanced English is accepted wherever a high level of English language is required.

 UK Higher studies- CAE.pdf (683.64 kb)

2. Recruit staff with the language skill you need

 When you use Cambridge English: Advanced, also commonly known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) for recruitment, you can be certain you are selecting high-achieving candidates who already have the right English language skills for demanding professional situations.

UK Corporate - CAE.pdf (88.90 kb)

* Who should take Cambridge English: Advanced?

Cambridge English: Advanced is a high-level test of English for people who need to prove their ability to use English for studying to degree level at college or university, or as a professional in an English-speaking or international environment.

* What else can I do with Cambridge English: Advanced? 

Cambridge ESOL examinations open up a world of opportunities for thousands each year as these exams are used as part of employment selection procedures, or for career development or promotion. Having an internationally recognised qualification in English is an important step towards gaining a good job in today's increasingly globalised world of work.

Thousands of leading employers use Cambridge ESOL exams because they know them to be a high quality and reliable indicator of a person's language ability. The examinations are also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. They can open doors to higher education, improve job prospects and, because the qualifications are so well known globally, increase mobility.

* Click on the links in the table for the organisations which recognise or use one or more of the Cambridge ESOL qualifications in various parts of the world.

The entry and proficiency requirements of institutions are liable to change, and requirements of individual departments of the institution may vary. It is therefore essential that you contact an individual organisation directly to confirm their requirements.

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/recognition/search.php

As per rankings published by the Times Higher Education in September, 94% of the top ranking universities listed also recognised Cambridge English certificates. The recognising institutions on both league tables help make up the 11,000 universities, employers and government departments around the world who recognise Cambridge English as a reliable measure of language ability.

Sujata Stead from Cambridge ESOL says:

“As a worldwide gold standard of ability, Cambridge English helps individuals on to the job ladder, with immigration applications and further studies.”

Every year, more than three million people in 130 countries take Cambridge English language exams run by the University's English-language exams department, Cambridge ESOL.

Click on http://www.cambridgeesol.org/recognition/search.php to search for your preferred organization from the full list of the 11,000 plus organisations which accept Cambridge English exams.

New figures show that Cambridge English qualifications are recognized and being used by 192 or 96% of the 200 universities listed by QS TopUniversities.com. These qualifications are being used for admission purposes, as part of their curriculum and also to help students prepare for the language exams.

Sujata Stead from Cambridge ESOL says:

“It's really encouraging to see the top ranking universities around the world are recognising the importance of reliable English language qualifications. Those exposed to Cambridge English have a better experience of higher education and a competitive edge after graduation.”

Every year, more than three million people in 130 countries take Cambridge English language exams run by the University's English-language exams department, Cambridge ESOL.

The Online Practice Tests can be used to prepare for both the paper-based and computer-based exams and can be purchased by individuals or teachers and examination centres. They contain test material which has followed the same quality control procedures as the live exams and include a full practice test with detailed feedback on the answers. Learners can practise in Test Mode, which recreates conditions similar to those of the computer-based test, or Learner Mode, which gives additional support to learners, including allowing them to ask for help while they take the test, access an online dictionary, and check their answers as they go through the test.

For further information, click on the link http://www.cambridgeesol.org/what-we-do/newsroom/2010/more-online-practice-tests.html

Four new tests: Key English Test (KET), Key English Test for Schools (KET for Schools), Preliminary English Test (PET) and Preliminary English Test for Schools (PET for Schools);  join Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE), the previously launched Online Practice Tests for Cambridge English.

Click on  www.cambridgeesol.org/online-practice-tests  to view a free sample of each practice test.

Key English Test (KET), Key English Test for Schools (KET for Schools), Preliminary English Test (PET) and Preliminary English Test for Schools (PET for Schools) are the newly launched Online Practice Tests from Cambridge ESOL; aimed at the hundreds of thousands of candidates preparing for Cambridge English exams each year.

" As these exams are being increasingly used around the world and also being incorporated into school English Programs; these online tests may be used as they are authentic and have been specifically designed to familiarize learners with the format of the real exam", explains Sharon Harvey, Assistant Director, Support Products and Services at Cambridge ESOL.

For companies and individuals who need a rapid, accurate means of assessing language skills for recruitment, training, benchmarking and staff development, BULATS offers:

• fast, economical assessment
• results linked to internationally trusted standards
• computer-based testing with optional tests of Speaking and Writing.

BULATS for you:

1. BULATS tests are suitable for all learners who need a language test with a business or workplace focus.

2. BULATS tests candidates’ ability to use foreign languages in real-life situations. So the best way to prepare for BULATS is to practise using the language in realistic situations.

3. BULATS can give you an accurate assessment of your business English language skills. Individuals can use the results to assess their language skills as they complete training programmes, language courses or study at home.

4. BULATS is user-friendly. Tests can be taken when it suits you, with minimal time between applying to take a test and the test date.

5. You can also get the results quickly to help you make informed decisions about which jobs to go for or which training courses to apply for.

6. BULATS assesses communication skills that are needed in real business situations. All four skills can be tested – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

7. BULATS is a multilingual service offering tests in English, French (Alliance Française -France), German (Goethe- Institut -Germany) and Spainish (Universidad de Salamanca -Spain)

English Language Requirements:

1. Candidates who intend to pursue a course below NQF level 6- equivalent to degree course or an English Language Course must ensure that you are competent in English language to a minimum level of B1(CEFR).

2. The sponsor must make the assessment and decide how best to do this.

3. If your English language proficiency has been tested using  an English language test, please remember to include this document with your visa application.

4. The UK Border Agency will soon be making it mandatory for some students to pass an approved English Language test.


Source : HT-Horizons 7 July 2010.pdf