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Examination Courses at BBSI
International qualifications are a requirement for any student who wishes to enter a British university or find work in an English-speaking working environment. Furthermore examinations provide an excellent method for students and professionals to focus on specific areas of the English language which they may need for their career. BBSI encourages students to take as many examinations as possible during their time at the College, and to acquire as many academic and professional qualifications as possible while perfecting your English-language and professional communication skills.
The majority of BBSI courses include the option to study for a variety of examinations as an integral part of your training programme. The key to success in examinations is thorough preparation, coupled with adequate practice and effective examination technique. BBSI specialist tutors assist all prospective candidates to prepare comprehensively for examinations, monitor your progress and provide adequate examination practice and guidance. The following examinations are available at BBSI:
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Cambridge ESOL provides the World´s leading range of certificates for learners of English. The Cambridge ESOL certificates are recognised at some level in most non-English-speaking countries in the world for both employment and study purposes. At BBSI students can prepare for the following examinations, which are recognised by universities and employers throughout the World:
First Certificate in English. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is an Upper-Intermediate level examination that indicates sufficient proficiency in English to be of practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs for example, or in the tourist industry, where contact with English speakers is required. FCE is also useful preparation for students working towards higher-level examinations, such as the CAE or CPE. The FCE examination can be taken 5 times per year in Bournemouth. Examination dates in 2010 are as follows:
FCE (Reading, Writing & Use of English) Closing Date Saturday 13 March 19 January Saturday 12 June 27 April Tuesday 15 June 27 April Tuesday 7 December 12 October Saturday 11 December 12 October
FCE (Speaking & Listening) 5-28 March 2010 24 May - 20 June 2010 19 November - 12 December 2010
Certificate in Advanced English. The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is the second-highest level of Cambridge ESOL examination and is ideal for those who want to work or study abroad. A CAE certificate demonstrates language skills in a wide range of contexts. The examination is based on realistic tasks, and indicates the ability to use the language in practical situations, such as meetings and discussions. CAE is also useful preparation for students working towards higher-level examinations, such as the CPE. The CAE examination can be sat 3 times per year in Bournemouth; dates in 2010 are as follows:
CAE (Reading, Writing & Use of English) Closing Date Saturday 06 March 19 January Wednesday 16 June 27 April Wednesday 08 December 12 October
CAE (Speaking & Listening) 5-28 March 24 May - 20 June 19 November - 12 December
Business English Certificate. There are 3 levels of Business English Certificate (BEC) examination: the BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher. The BEC exams are linked to the Council of Europe´s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and to the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority´s National Standards for Literacy, within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). BBSI is an accredited BEC Examination Centre. All 3 examinations are ideal for students preparing for careers in the fields of international business and commerce, where a good knowledge of English is required to function effectively. BEC certificates are internationally recognised and demonstrate that the holder has acquired an appropriate standard in English in a professional context. The BEC examination can be sat 3 times per year in Bournemouth. Examination dates in 2010 are as follows:
BEC Preliminary (Reading, Writing & Listening) Closing Date Thursday 18 March 26 January Saturday 15 May 23 March Saturday 27 November 05 October
BEC Preliminary (Speaking) 05 - 22 March 30 April - 17 May 5 - 29 November
BEC Vantage (Reading, Writing & Listening) Closing Date Friday 19 March 26 January Saturday 29 May 23 March Saturday 04 December 05 October
BEC Vantage (Speaking) 05 - 22 March 30 April - 31 May 5 November - 6 December
BEC Higher (Reading, Writing & Listening) Closing Date Wednesday 17 March 26 January Saturday 22 May 23 March Saturday 20 November 28 September
BEC Higher (Speaking) 5 - 22 March 30 April - 24 May 5 - 22 November
Cambridge ESOL International Certificate in Financial English. Students will develop competent business English and professional communication skills, and acquire the University of Cambridge ESOL International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE). BBSI is an accredited ICFE Examination Centre. The ICFE examination is prepared by Cambridge ESOL in conjunction with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to meet the demand in helping students of finance and finance professionals to demonstrate that they have the financial English skills needed to communicate and converse with other accounting and finance professionals within the international business community. With the development of globally-recognised International Accounting Standards (IAS) and greater globalisation within the world of finance, successful candidates will have the opportunity to prove their linguistic ability, and to pursue international career opportunities. The ICFE examination can be sat twice per year at BBSI. Examination dates in 2010 are as follows:
ICFE (Reading, Writing & Listening) Closing Date Saturday 15 May 23 March Saturday 13 November 13 September
ICFE (Speaking) 7 - 17 May 5 - 15 November
University of Cambridge ESOL International Legal English Certificate. The International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) is a University of Cambridge ESOL examination produced and assessed by Cambridge ESOL Examinations in collaboration with TransLegal, Europe´s leading firm of lawyer-linguists. BBSI is an accredited ILEC Examination Centre. English is an essential tool for any lawyer working with international matters, and employers need to know that the legal staff they appoint have a sufficient level of English to be able to communicate with clients and professionals in other countries. At the same time, law students and newly-qualified lawyers need to be able to show employers that they have the required language skills. The ILEC examination allows candidates to demonstrate their skills, and therefore to increase their employability. It is based on realistic texts, tasks and topics of the kind legal practitioners might meet in their daily working lives. Preparation for the ILEC is included automatically within this BBSI study programme. ILEC can be sat twice per year at BBSI. Examination dates in 2010 are as follows:
ILEC (Reading, Writing & Listening) Closing Date Saturday 15 May 23 March Saturday 13 November 13 September
ILEC (Speaking) 7 - 17 May 5 - 15 November
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS). is recognised as the language entry requirement by colleges and universities in many countries worldwide. The test is jointly administered by UCLES, the British Council and IDP Education Australia. IELTS (Academic) is also accepted by many professional organisations, including the UK General Medical Council, the UK Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Immigration Service, the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, and the Australian Medical Council. IELTS tests the complete range of English-language skills and will be commonly encountered by students studying or training in the medium of English. US academic institutions are increasingly accepting IELTS for admission purposes. Examination sittings are monthly.
Certificate in Management. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the largest professional management institute in Europe. BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for CMI and, as such, offers the CMI Certificate in Management (Level 3) qualification. Trainees can achieve either the full award, or, where time is limited, partial accreditation for those modules successfully completed. The CMI elements are externally accredited to the rigorous standards of the Chartered Institute and are assessed by means of course work standards, attendance and fortnightly assignments. The 8 units required for the CMI Certificate in Management are incorporated in modular format within the BBSI Management & Business Administration syllabus. Normally, a minimum study period of 24 weeks is required to complete all 8 CMI modules; however, students studying for lesser periods can achieve partial accreditation depending upon the number of CMI assignments successfully completed. These qualifications are widely accepted by international employers and by major British universities. There are no CMI examinations. Quality of work is assessed by means of submitted fortnightly assignments.
Certificate in Purchasing & Supply. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS is the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management, and has become the central reference for industry best practice. CIPS code of conduct is the standard around the World and the Royal Charter is recognition of the status of CIPS as a centre of excellence and support for the profession. BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for CIPS and, as such, offers the CIPS Certificate in Purchasing & Supply (Level 3) qualification, which is approved by the Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) and appears on the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ). Trainees undertake examinations for the compulsory units of the Certificate syllabus, and submit either Case-Study work or an assignment for external assessment, which could be a mixture of role play and a test of theory, knowledge and understanding. CIPS examinations can be booked on-demand. Assessment is flexible; there are no fixed examination dates.
International Computer Driving Licence®. The International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) is an internationally-recognised qualification that verifies practical competence in computer skills in either a professional or personal capacity and is the fastest growing international IT user-qualification. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects. No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed. The ICDL raises an individual’s level of competency in IT & computing skills and improves personal productivity, both at home & at work; and provides individual’s with an internationally-recognised qualification. Examinations can be arranged in Bournemouth by appointment.
ICAO Aviation English-Language Proficiency. Testing and certification to meet ICAO Aviation English-Language Proficiency requirements can be conducted only by external, independent and approved examiners. BBSI utilises JAA-approved language testers and the test is conducted in separate 45-minute oral sessions. BBSI is in the process of devising an on-Line language test to assess against the ICAO testing criteria and details will be published as soon as the assessment process is developed to a satisfactory standard. Aviators and ATCOs can submit an on-Line audio recording and results will be forwarded within 10 days of submission. Successful candidates would then be formally certified accordingly.
NATO STANAG Military English-Language Proficiency.
Military English assessment, grading and certification is conducted at BBSI by Ministry of Defence Language Examining Board (MODLEB) examiners, in association with the University of Westminster. Certification is issued by MODLEB in accordance with the NATO STANAG 6001 Military Language Descriptors and is wholly acceptable as a formal measure of the operational and administrative Military English language skills level of the holder. The test is conducted in 4 separate sessions to assess the 4 language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. NATO STANAG testing is conducted on completion of each BBSI Military English course, or can be conducted separately by special arrangement.
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IELTS EXAMINATION DATES FOR 2009/10 Exam Test Date Closing Date Academic Only 10 Oct 09 01 Sep 09 Academic & General 07 Nov 09 29 Sep 09 Academic & General 05 Dec 09 27 Oct 09 Academic & General 23 Jan 10 15 Dec 09 Academic & General 20 Feb 10 12 Jan 10 Academic & General 20 Mar 10 09 Feb 10 Academic & General 17 Apr 10 09 Mar 10 Academic & General 15 May 10 06 Apr 10 Academic & General 19 Jun 10 11 May 10 Academic & General 17 Jul 10 08 Jun 10 Academic Only 14 Aug 10 06 Jul 10 Academic & General 11 Sep 10 03 Aug 10 Academic Only 09 Oct 10 31 Aug 10 Academic & General 06 Nov 10 28 Sep 10 Academic & General 04 Dec 10 26 Oct 10
Certificate in Management. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the largest professional management institute in Europe. BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for CMI and, as such, offers the CMI Certificate in Management (Level 3) qualification. Trainees can achieve either the full award, or, where time is limited, partial accreditation for those modules successfully completed. The CMI elements are externally accredited to the rigorous standards of the Chartered Institute and are assessed by means of course work standards, attendance and fortnightly assignments. The 8 units required for the CMI Certificate in Management are incorporated in modular format within the BBSI Management & Business Administration syllabus. Normally, a minimum study period of 24 weeks is required to complete all 8 CMI modules; however, students studying for lesser periods can achieve partial accreditation depending upon the number of CMI assignments successfully completed. These qualifications are widely accepted by international employers and by major British universities. There are no CMI examinations. Quality of work is assessed by means of submitted fortnightly assignments. Certificate in Purchasing & Supply. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS is the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management, and has become the central reference for industry best practice. CIPS code of conduct is the standard around the World and the Royal Charter is recognition of the status of CIPS as a centre of excellence and support for the profession. BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for CIPS and, as such, offers the CIPS Certificate in Purchasing & Supply (Level 3) qualification, which is approved by the Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) and appears on the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ). Trainees undertake examinations for the compulsory units of the Certificate syllabus, and submit either Case-Study work or an assignment for external assessment, which could be a mixture of role play and a test of theory, knowledge and understanding. CIPS examinations can be booked on-demand. Assessment is flexible; there are no fixed examination dates. International Computer Driving Licence®. The International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) is an internationally-recognised qualification that verifies practical competence in computer skills in either a professional or personal capacity and is the fastest growing international IT user-qualification. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects. No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed. The ICDL raises an individual’s level of competency in IT & computing skills and improves personal productivity, both at home & at work; and provides individual’s with an internationally-recognised qualification. Examinations can be arranged in Bournemouth by appointment.ICAO Aviation English-Language Proficiency. Testing and certification to meet ICAO Aviation English-Language Proficiency requirements can be conducted only by external, independent and approved examiners. BBSI utilises JAA-approved language testers and the test is conducted in separate 45-minute oral sessions. BBSI is in the process of devising an on-Line language test to assess against the ICAO testing criteria and details will be published as soon as the assessment process is developed to a satisfactory standard. Aviators and ATCOs can submit an on-Line audio recording and results will be forwarded within 10 days of submission. Successful candidates would then be formally certified accordingly.NATO STANAG Military English-Language Proficiency.Military English assessment, grading and certification is conducted at BBSI by Ministry of Defence Language Examining Board (MODLEB) examiners, in association with the University of Westminster. Certification is issued by MODLEB in accordance with the NATO STANAG 6001 Military Language Descriptors and is wholly acceptable as a formal measure of the operational and administrative Military English language skills level of the holder. The test is conducted in 4 separate sessions to assess the 4 language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. NATO STANAG testing is conducted on completion of each BBSI Military English course, or can be conducted separately by special arrangement.
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