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ICFE - International Certificate in Financial English

Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE)

The International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE), an internationally recognised examination set at levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR), assesses language skills in the context of finance and accounting. B2 is equivalent to the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), and C1 is equivalent to the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). Examinations at the C1 level may be used as proof of language necessary to work in an international context or to follow a course of study related to finance at university level.

The International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) is a high-level language qualification developed through the combined areas of expertise of the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) to meet the demand for helping finance professionals demonstrate that they have the financial English skills they need to succeed in the global business arena.

Exam Details
The examination takes approximately 3.5 hours in total and consists of four papers:

ICFE exam will take place in May 2011
For more information, please contact the Examination Unit: tim.perry@pt.britishcouncil.org

Intensive course in Financial English /ICFE Exam Preparation course

Are you working in the financial sector or studying Finance or Accounting?

  • Do you need to improve your English in order to succeed in the global business arena?
  • Do you liaise with finance professionals and clients who expect you to be able to speak and write confidently in English?
  • Do you wish to enhance your financial English language skills and provide proof of your linguistic skills and expertise by obtaining the Cambridge ICFE (International Certificate in Financial English)?

If so, then our intensive course in Financial English /ICFE Exam Preparation course has been specifically designed to meet your needs.

Course Details
The aim of this 15-hour course is to prepare students for the ICFE exam. The course concentrates on exam familiarisation and the development of necessary reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. This course will be offered shortly before the exam date.

Course content:

  • training on the content and format of exam papers
  • timed practice from past papers
  • detailed feedback about your written work
  • understanding the different exercise types
  • analysing questions
  • time management
  • understanding of different text types
  • language input
Next course offered: prior to exam
Level test: required
Course fee: to be confirmed
Registration fee: EUR 60.00
For further course information contact: maryanne.graham@pt.britishcouncil.org


Teaching Knowledge Test
TKT is a test about teaching English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners.

There are five modules

All modules: Enrolment
deadlines
Exam dates
Coimbra, Lisbon
and Porto
until
19 December 2011
Friday
10 February 2012

Coimbra, Lisbon
and Porto
until
25 February 2012
Friday
20 April 2012

Coimbra, Lisbon
and Porto
until
26 May 2012
Friday
20 July 2012

Coimbra, Lisbon
and Porto
until
20 July 2012
Friday
14September 2012

Coimbra, Lisbon
and Porto
until
21September 2012
Friday
16 November 2012


Fee:
EUR 50.00 per module

How to enrol
Download the enrolment form (pdf, 92k), follow the simple instructions and return it to your nearest centre.
For more information, visit the Cambridge ESOL site to download a sample paper

Next preparation courses: please phone for details
Coimbra: (+351) 239 853 700
Lisbon: (+351) 213 214 554
Porto: (+351) 222 073 060

International Legal English Certificate (ILEC)

ILEC is an examination set at levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. ILEC is equivalent in level to the world famous Cambridge First Certificate in English and Certificate in Advanced English, and assesses language skills in a legal context. Examinations at the C1 level may be used as proof of the level of language necessary to work in an international legal context or to follow a course of legal study at university level.

ILEC is a Cambridge ESOL examination, produced and assessed by, in collaboration with Translegal – Europe’s leading firm of lawyer-linguists. It is recognised by leading associations of lawyers including the European Company Lawyers Association, the European Law Students Association, the International Association of Young Lawyers, and the European Young Bar Association.

Exam papers contents and dates:

Dates and fees for 2012

Location: Enrolment Written exam Oral exam
Lisbon
Porto
06-16 March 2012 Saturday, 12 May 2012 04- 14 May 2012

Fee: EUR 230.00
How to enrol:
Download the enrolment form (pdf, 30k), follow the simple instructions and return it to your nearest centre.

Diploma in Translation
Chartered Institute of Linguists
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Other exams

We also administer examinations on behalf of many British and non-British institutions such as:

Open University
CIE - Cambridge International Examinations
LSE – London School of Economics
Deakin University (Australia)
FCO – Foreign Commonwealth Office
APM Group
CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
MBSW – Manchester Business School Worldwide
The University of Warwick
Aston University
NCTJ Training
BPP Law School
Cambridge Assessment - BMAT
University of London  
IFS - Institute of Financial Services
ACCA - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Society of Technical Analysists
Edinburgh Business School / Heriot-Watt University
Securities Institute
University of Greenwich
University of Derby
BCS -  The British Computer Society
Trinity College London
University of Westminster
King's College London
CFA – Chartered Financial Analysists
CEM - The College of Estate Management
CIM - The Chartered Institute of Marketing
MRS - The Market Research Society
AQA - Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
University of New England (Australia)
Hartpury College
University of Leicester
Kingston University
UMIST
Henley Management College
Durham Business School
The Institute of Packaging

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