Preparatory English courses for total beginners

• Exams in general English for children from age 7, or from 8 at the levels of pre-A1 and A1
• Minimum number of completed instruction hours: 100 and/or 175 instruction hours
• An exam consists of: reading and writing (20 to 30 minutes), listening (20 to 25 minutes), speaking (3 to 5 / 5 to 7 minutes)

• This exam tests knowledge of business English, in which the level of advancement is determined according to a point score
• For level A1, the candidate must earn 0 to 19 points
• Testing and evaluation system for companies’ needs
• 4 possible forms of exams: computer test, standard test, spoken language test and written language test

(Language and Professional Preparation of Experts)

• This exam tests knowledge of English for expert needs at A1 level
• Minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 150 hours of instruction
• The exam consists of a written part and an oral part

(Spoken English for Industry and Commerce)

• This is an exam testing knowledge of Business English at A1 level
• Minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 150 hours of instruction specialised for Business language
• The exam takes 20 minutes in total and is conducted with one candidate only

(Test of English for International Communication)

• This exam tests ability to communicate in the business and management sector
• The exam consists of: listening and reading (approximately120 minutes), writing (60 minutes), speaking (20 minutes)
• The exam is valid for 2 years

(The European Language Certificates)

• An exam in General English at A1 level
• Minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 100 – 150 hours of instruction
• This exam consists of: vocabulary and grammar (10 minutes), listening (15 minutes), reading (30 minutes), writing (15 minutes), speaking (15 minutes, conducted with a group of 4 candidates)