BRITISH COUNCIL Addvantage 2012

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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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