English Language Examinations
| While you are studying in the UK, you may wish to take an examination. If you are not sure which examination is the best one for you, your accredited course provider will advise you. Here is an introduction to the main examinations. | |
| Cambridge (UCLES) | |
| The largest and best known of the examination boards, Cambridge offers a range of English language examinations at all levels. For details of all of them visit the website below (for IELTS, see below). | |
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http://www.cambridgeesol.org/ |
| IELTS | |
| The International English Language Testing System's website is at | |
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http://www.ielts.org |
| Trinity College London | |
| TCL offers examinations in spoken English at 12 levels. | |
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http://www.trinitycollege.co.uk |
| Pitmans | |
| Pitmans offer English language qualifications at 5 levels. | |
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http://www.pitmanqualifications.com/ |
| London Chamber of Commerce and Industry | |
| LCCI specialize in English for Business and Commerce. | |
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http://www.lccieb.com |
| TOEFL | |
| TOEFL (“Test of English as a Foreign Language”) is particularly suited to students who are planning to study in the USA. | |
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http://www.TOEFL.org |
| Pearson Test of English | |
| PTE(“Pearson Test of English”). The latest player in the testing market. | |
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http://www.pearsonpte.com |
| TOEIC | |
| TOEIC (“Test of English for International Communication”). Launched in Japan in 1979, TOEIC now has an international following. | |
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http://www.TOEIC-EUROPE.com |
| The English Speaking Board | |
| ESB promotes and assesses spoken English in a wide range of educational centres. | |
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http://www.ESBuk.org |