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Addvantage 2012 ©
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
SUCCESS TOMORROW STARTS TODAY INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS FROM THE UK
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EXAMS
Why take exams with the British Council? We have been in Greece for more than 60 years and in the last 5 years alone, over 250,000 people have taken UK qualifications through us to help them achieve their career goals. Our experience in delivering an independent high quality service ensures your examination experience is positive and fair. We pride ourselves on technical innovation. For example, we were the first to provide you with online registrations, results and infra-red headphones.
OUR PURPOSE The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide.
OUR VISION The future for the UK in this crowded, dangerous, beautiful world depends on people of all cultures living and working together on foundations of education, mutual understanding, respect and trust.
OUR VALUES Valuing people • Treating people with courtesy and respect • Listening to what people have to say and responding helpfully • Giving people the opportunity to use and develop their talents • Valuing diversity
Integrity • Being honest • Being consistent both in what we do and say • Taking responsibility for our actions and decisions
Mutuality • Wishing to learn from and share with other people • Putting effective relationships at the heart of our work • Working towards common goals
Creativity • Encouraging people to develop new ideas in an environment of trust • Being resourceful and innovative in our approach • Actively seeking and presenting the best in creativity
Professionalism • Being true to our values and keeping our promises • Listening to and valuing the ideas and opinions of others • Accepting individual and collective responsibility for delivering work to a high standard
Do you have feedback on where you feel we have or have not demonstrated our values?
values@britishcouncil.gr
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Why partner with the British Council through Addvantage© ? We recognise that for a relationship to be long-lasting, it must be mutually beneficial. Since your school is one of our most important and loyal partners, we aim to provide enhanced services to you, your teachers and your students. Through the Addvantage© partnership programme, your school will join an exclusive group and receive an attractive package of benefits Your students appreciate that, thanks to your collaboration with the British Council, they are guaranteed the highest standard of examination management:
● Experience ● Innovation ● Equal Opportunities ● Know-How British Council Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy The British Council is committed to equality of opportunity, to valuing and managing diversity and to taking positive action to promote these. We focus on:
● Age ● Disability ● Race/Ethnicity ● Gender ● Religion/Belief ● Culture and Sexual Orientation
How does © Addvantage work? Every year, you earn 1 point for every candidate your school registers for Cambridge ESOL exams offered by the British Council. The total number of points earned entitles you to a level of membership. Your 2012 Addvantage© membership has been automatically activated. Please inform us only in case you do not wish to continue your membership.
Benefits of © Addvantage Addvantage© Silver entitles you to: ● a contribution of 3% to your administrative costs (please deduct the contribution before making your payment as refunds will not be given. This applies only to Cambridge ESOL exam fees.)
● no late entry fees ● an automatic five-day extension on the set registration dates ● regular electronic communication (SMS, emails) about British Council examinations, activities and cultural events ● invitations to British Council ELT seminars ● access to British Council national competitions for your students and teachers ● a British Council Addvantage membership certificate, posters and window stickers to display at your school and ©
the right to use “member of the British Council exams partnership programme Addvantage© ” logo in your school’s promοtional materials and website
● participation in British Council online courses at reduced rate ● a named dedicated relationship manager will ensure that you receive the highest quality service
Addvantage© Gold entitles you to: all Addvantage© Silver benefits plus:
● a contribution of 5% to your administrative costs (instead of 3%) (please deduct the contribution before making your payment as refunds will not be given. This applies only to Cambridge ESOL exam fees.)
● Cambridge ESOL speaking exams on a date of your preference ● administration of Cambridge ESOL listening exams with audio surround system or with infra-red headphones ● your own tailored British Council ELT seminar or teacher/course development consultancy session ● invitation to speaking test preparation briefing for your students (we will announce the schedule in March 2012) ● “How can I study in the UK” presentation for your students, including information about IELTS ● free FCE for Schools Speaking Test Preparation Pack
Key dates for 2012 Examination session
Examination date
Registration period
Oral exams
YLE*
20 May
12 - 16 Mar
20 May
10 Jun
02 - 06 Apr
10 Jun
09 Dec
01 - 06 Oct
09 Dec
10 Mar
23 - 27 Jan
02 - 12 Mar
12 May
20 Feb - 2 Mar
04 - 14 May
16 Jun
20 Feb - 2 Mar
08 - 18 Jun
24 Nov
17 - 28 Sep
16 - 26 Nov
FCE (May session)**
19 May
20 Feb - 2 Mar
27 Apr - 27 May
FCEfs (May session)
12 May
20 Feb - 2 Mar
27 Apr - 27 May
CAE/CPE (May session)
13 May
20 Feb - 2 Mar
27 Apr - 20 May
FCEfs (Dec session)
01 Dec
17 - 28 Sep
09 Nov - 09 Dec
CAE/CPE (Dec session)
02 Dec
17 - 28 Sep
09 Nov - 09 Dec
TKT
18 Mar
09 - 13 Jan
N/A
20 May
12 - 16 Mar
N/A
17 Jun
02 - 06 Apr
N/A
18 Nov
17 - 21 Sep
N/A
KETfs / PETfs
* YLE tests are also available on demand, minimum number of 30 candidates (with a minimum of ten candidates per level). ** Exams will be held in Athens and Thessaloniki only. N.B. The above examination dates concern the paper-based versions only. For information about the computer-based versions of KETfs, PETfs, FCEfs, FCE and CAE please visit www.britishcouncil.gr
Cambridge ESOL examination fees 2012 Young Learners English Tests (YLE) Key English Test for Schools (KETfS) Preliminary English Test for Schools (PETfS) First Certificate in English (FCE)
€ 67 € 85 € 90 € 165
First Certificate in English for Schools (FCEfS) Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) (per module)
You can pay the exam fees by direct deposit in the British Council account at any Alpha bank branch, via an ATM or via web banking through your own bank. Alpha bank account number: IBAN:
11 500 200 201 8908 GR05 0140 1150 1150 0200 2018 908
You may register your candidates either online or by post.
€ 165 € 180 € 185 € 50
“The IELTS test opened the door for me”
Recognised IELTS is the world’s proven English test. Over 1.5 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment. IELTS is recognised by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. IELTS scores are recognised by ΑΣΕΠ. For information about recognition visit: www.takeielts.org
Convenient IELTS is available twice a month in Greece. Results are issued in 13 days. Results are also available by SMS and online. The IELTS test has four parts - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes plus 15 minutes for the interview. The Speaking module is a face-to-face interview with a certified examiner. It is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get.
Achievable There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Candidates are graded on their performance, using scores from 1 (Non User) to 9 (Expert User) for each part of the test. The results from the four parts then produce an Overall Band Score.
2012 IELTS examinations in Athens and Thessaloniki Month
Examination date
Registration deadline
Module
January
Saturday 07 Saturday 21
03 Dec 2011 17 Dec 2011
A / GT A / GT
February
Saturday 04 Saturday 18
31 Dec 2011 14 Jan 2012
A A / GT
March
Saturday 10 Saturday 31
04 Feb 2012 25 Feb 2012
A / GT A / GT
April
Saturday 21 Saturday 28
17 Mar 2012 24 Mar 2012
A / GT A
May
Saturday 12 Saturday 26
07 Apr 2012 21 Apr 2012
A / GT A / GT
June
Saturday 09 Saturday 16
05 May 2012 12 May 2012
A / GT A
July
Thursday12 Saturday 21
07 Jun 2012 16 Jun 2012
A / GT A / GT
August
Saturday 04 Saturday 11 Saturday 25
30 Jun 2012 07 Jul 2012 21 Jul 2012
A / GT A A / GT
September
Saturday 01 Saturday 15
28 Jul 2012 11 Aug 2012
A / GT A
October
Saturday 13 Saturday 20
08 Sep 2012 15 Sep 2012
A / GT A
November
Thursday 08 Saturday 24
04 Oct 2012 20 Oct 2012
A / GT A
December
Saturday 01 Saturday 08
27 Oct 2012 03 Nov 2012
A / GT A / GT
Ioannina, Irakleio, Patras, Larisa, Xanthi June
Saturday 30
A: Academic module GT: General training module
26 May 2012
A / GT
fee: € 190
As there is a limited number of places for all sessions, we recommend that you register 5 weeks before your chosen test date but places may be available after this date. Check www.britishcouncil.gr for live information on test place availability.
Please note registration for IELTS is only available online.
www.takeielts.org
Candidates with special needs We believe exams should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their learning or physical impairments. To make special arrangements, please contact us for more information.
Feedback We do everything we can to make sure you have a positive exam experience. If you have any comments on our exams administration, please let us know. We will do everything we can to help. Your input also helps us improve our services in the future.
Refunds We are able to refund 75% of your examination fee for medical reasons only. Appropriate medical evidence (from a state hospital, IKA, etc.) and your timetable must be submitted to the British Council within 1 week of the examination date.
Disclaimer The British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We believe you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date.
Contact us Athens British Council
Thessaloniki British Council
17, Kolonaki Square 106 73, Athens
43, Tsimiski Street 546 23, Thessaloniki
801 500 3692* or 210 369 2333 (Monday-Friday 0800-1700) customerservices@britishcouncil.gr We aim to answer all calls within 30 seconds and emails within one working day. *Calls from anywhere in Greece are charged at local rate
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