Cambridge English Language Assessment
Cambridge English Language Assessment provides certification exams in English for non-native speakers. By 2013, the name of University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations was. The acronym ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages . Since then, the new name Cambridge English Language Assessment. The offer includes tests for General English, professional English, Academic English, English for children as well as teaching qualifications.
The Cambridge English exams test the four language skills reading, writing, listening and speaking. They are the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR ) of the Council of Europe aligned and thus ensure the international comparability of test results.
The examinations are conducted annually by more than four million candidates in more than 130 countries and 13,500 colleges, institutions and companies recognized worldwide.
Cambridge English Language Assessment
Cambridge English Language Assessment is one of the three testing organizations of Cambridge Assessment (formerly UCLES ) and thus part of the University of Cambridge in the UK. At Cambridge Assessment also includes Cambridge International Examinations ( CIE) and Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR). Cambridge English Language Assessment is a nonprofit organization with a focus on research and test development. 2008 Cambridge Assessment celebrated its 150th anniversary. In 1913 the CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English ), the first English certificate for non-native speakers offered. Thus Cambridge English Language Assessment is celebrating its centenary in 2013. Cambridge English Language Assessment operates within the framework of various projects with other educational organizations. Since 2010, in cooperation with the University of Michigan, the Cambridge - Michigan Language Assessments ( CAMLA ) In collaboration with the Cambridge University Press ( CUP), the British Council and other institutions created the project English Profile
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR )
The Common European Framework of Reference ( CEFR) provides a grid for the classification of foreign language skills. He distinguishes six levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2, where A1 level beginner knowledge and C2 native level corresponds. Cambridge was a founding member of the Association of Language Testers in Europe ( ALTE) involved in the development of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Tests
General English
The Cambridge English: Key is the easiest Cambridge English exam. In the European framework of reference correspond to the proficiency level A2.
The Cambridge English: Preliminary is a test of English language proficiency at an intermediate level, and tests in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking based near everyday examples. He is a prerequisite for naturalization in the United Kingdom.
The Cambridge English: First is the next Cambridge English exam and internationally recognized. It offered ( Key for Schools, Preliminary for schools, First for Schools ), in which the topics are geared to the interests and experiences of students variants of the above-mentioned tests for schools.
The Cambridge English: Advanced is the second highest exam. The certificate entitles the holder to study at universities in the UK.
The Cambridge English: Proficiency is the most demanding of tests. The certificate is aimed at people who are not native English speakers, and shows that the person has a very high level achieved in the English language and can communicate in style safe and sound in almost any situation.
The Cambridge English: Proficiency is recognized at many universities as entry requirement for courses taught in English.
English for Work
The Cambridge English: Business Certificates are examinations in Business English and are based on realistic communication situations in professional practice. They are offered on three levels and can also be stored on the computer.
The Cambridge English: Legal aimed at professionals in the legal field and law students. The test was developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment together with TransLegal, a service provider for English in the legal field.
The Cambridge English: Financial is suitable for professionals in finance and accounting as well as for students of these disciplines. The test was developed in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ( ACCA ) by Cambridge English Language Assessment.
The Business Language Testing Service ( BULATS ) is a test that can classify the language skills of their employees and applicants with the company and other facilities. He tests occupational language skills, and is available for English, German, French and Spanish. The test can be taken ( under guarantee safe test conditions ) directly in the computer business, online or in a paper version. The BULATS was developed jointly by Cambridge ESOL, the Goethe Institute, the French Institute and the Universidad de Salamanca.
English for Study and Emigration
The International English Language Testing System ( IELTS) is recognized by universities as a prerequisite for admission to an English-language studies as well as by immigration authorities. It is a placement test that certifies the candidate / candidate of English language skills at a certain level. It is offered in an academic and a general option.
English for children
The Young Learners English Tests ( YLE ) aimed at children aged 7 to 12 years old and are offered at three levels.
Qualifications for teachers
The educational qualifications are aimed at teachers who wish to teach non- native speakers of English. The following teaching qualifications are available:
Examination administration
The Cambridge English examinations are taken at authorized testing centers, for example, at community colleges, private language schools or universities. The exam dates are uniform worldwide. Since the tests are evaluated centrally in Cambridge, candidates will not receive their exam results immediately after the test. In addition, it is necessary to register early for a test. Since 2011, candidates will receive a more detailed presentation of their examination results, which her knowledge is better estimated. If they, for example, did very well, which confirms to them that their language level to the next higher level after the GER equivalent (eg Cambridge English: First Grade A = GER C 1).