ENGLISH MANAGEMENT DIRECT
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Over the last 5 years, EMD has helped thousands of people from around the world realise their ambition of living, studying or working in the UK.
At EMD we understand the very real effect that relocating to the UK has on you. Whether you study with us, or you instruct us to take your immigration case, we will be there at every stage, so that any questions you have can be answered.
IMMIGRATION ADVICE When you instruct us to take your case, we will take you through the application process, giving you honest advice and keeping you updated with all developments and decisions. Our team of experienced immigration law specialists are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, giving you the assurance of quality. We offer a unique range of services aimed at supporting both the individual and employer. • Advice on the immigration options available to you • Guide you through the process, beginning to end • Provide Home Office approved ESOL & Citizenship courses for Settlement or Naturalisation • Prepare your Home Office application • Liaise with the Home Office on your behalf throughout the decision-making period • Help to prepare appeals We can support you in the following areas: • • • • •
Entry clearance applications In-country applications for leave to remain in the UK Points Based System applications Licensing applications for sponsors Certificate of Approval (COA) for marriage or civil partnership • European applications • Indefinite Leave to Remain • Nationality applications This is not an exhaustive list.
EMD’s English language assessment provides the gateway to your future career success in the UK.
Points Based System The points-based system applies to you if you are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. You need to pass a points-based assessment (for the Tier you apply under) before you are given permission to work in the UK. Under the system points are awarded to reflect a number of areas - your ability, experience, age and English language ability. EMD’s English Language Assessment EMD is approved by the UK Home Office (UK Borders Agency) to conduct English Language Tests for Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants under the Points Based System. Why choose an EMD assessment? • Fully approved and accepted for all PBS applications • Types of assessments can be selected from a bank of professional contexts, i.e. assessment for sports, IT, finance etc • Our assessments test language skills, not the ability to recall exam techniques • Online practice test papers and full English courses available • Flexible times and locations nationally and internationally • Applicants with disabilities are catered for • Our central records are electronically accessed by the UK Home Office • Express certification available • Currently operating English Assessments in over 24 countries.
EMD works with you and your company to develop the workforce and maintain exceptional standards. We believe training is the key to learning new skills and unlocking potential.
Services for Business EMD has a range of services designed to help companies ensure that their employees have the necessary skills required to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.
Training EMD courses and training programmes are designed to benefit both your company and your employees and could even be free of charge. Specialists in language training, both bespoke and within vocational programmes, EMD will work closely with you to ensure training at work means your staff can realise their potential. • Increasing staff motivation and ensuring your staff have the ambition to progress your business • Increasing productivity and profits • Making sure your staff meet occupational or industry standards • Helping keep your business competitive • Reducing staff turnover and/or periods of sickness EMD courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications and provide your staff with practical and transferable skills in specific vocational areas.
Immigration Services to Business EMD supports companies to compete in today’s global market by: • Aiding companies to become a Tier 2 sponsor - so you can recruit staff worldwide • Assisting companies and potential employees apply via the Points Based System • Ensuring that your legal responsibilities regarding immigration are met • Providing a document checking service to ensure all employees have the necessary visas and immigration status to work in the UK • A checking service to alert your business to changes in the immigration status of your staff and in UK immigration law. EMD is unique in its approach, being able to offer a full range of training solutions, immigration advice, Points Based English assessments and certification, alongside bespoke consultancy services.
Being British is a sense of shared belonging, a sense that you are part of a community with common values of tolerance, safety and social justice.
Citizenship & ESOL Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain or British Citizenship? If you are, you have to show the Home Office that they have knowledge of the English language and life in the UK. There are two ways this evidence can be provided: Life in the UK Test If you have good reading skills, then you will take the computer based test, which consists of 24 questions. These questions are based on information found in ‘Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship’. ESOL and Citizenship course with EMD You can study Speaking & Listening at Entry level 1, 2 or 3. After completing the course EMD will give you a letter confirming that you have taken this specialist course, as you will need both the letter and your ESOL exam certificate to make your application. Once you have one of the above certificates you can use it for both your application for Indefinite Leave to Remain and Citizenship.
WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH PROFILE CLIENTS FROM PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALLERS TO POLITICIANS AND LEADING BUSINESS PERSONALITIES. WHATEVER YOUR BACKGROUND WE CAN HELP.
ENGLISH MANAGEMENT DIRECT
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