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CONTENTS

1. ORGANISING INSTITUTIONS 2. RECOGNITION 3. RESULTS 4. CERTIFICATES 5. STRUCTURE 6. CORRELATIONS BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE, IELTS AND TOEFL EXAMS 7. USEFUL LINKS 8. WHERE CAN YOU FIND US?

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Why an e-book on international exams?

Exams are an integral part of life. It is not enough to know English very well; it is also often required to have an international certificate to prove your level of knowledge. Therefore, it is important to learn how to speak English proficiently, but also to develop certain exam strategies. Here at our Centre for Exam Excellence we will help you on both levels. As an Academic Manager, it is my responsibility to ensure the highest quality to the courses offered and choose the best resources to use in class. We only recommend the latest materials, printed by prestigious publishers (Oxford, Cambridge University Press), in order to create a complete package in training students. Moreover, by means of the interactive whiteboard technology, the lessons become genuine multimedia experiences and exams presentations are rendered in a more attractive way. I also coordinate the organization of mock exams, so I personally make sure that all our students are acquainted to the structure and atmosphere of the exams for which they are being prepared, and cope with them successfully. In addition, those who choose to study at The Centre for Exam Excellence can sit the final course exam CNPFA, which grants them another diploma recognized by the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Education. We We have created this e-Book with a view to helping teenagers and young people who intend to sit an examination in English, or who simply want to know more about them. The three most popular English language exams are Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL. But what are the similarities and differences between them? You will learn why it is important to sit international examinations, where they are recognized, how they are structured, and how one can prepare for them. I wish you all the best of luck and no matter what exam you choose, I recommend all candidates for international English language exams the following: Dont be yourself, be your best version!

Nicoleta Dinescu
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Nicoleta Dinescu Academic Manager

1. ORGANISING INSTITUTIONS

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS: managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)

IELTS TEST: managed by three reputable, international organisations: British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)

TOEFL TEST: managed by ETS (Educational Testing Service), a nonprofit educational organization in Princeton, New Jersey, USA

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2. RECOGNITION

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS: Thousands of organisations recognise Cambridge ESOL exams (educational, accountancy and finance, governments, healthcare, corporate) For more information visit: http://www.cambridgeesol.or g/recognition/search.php

IELTS TEST:

TOEFL TEST:

IELTS is accepted by thousands of TOEFL is available in more than organisations in more than 135 180 countries and more than countries: 6,000 colleges, universities, and - universities, schools, training agencies in 110 countries accept colleges; government departments TOEFL scores. and agencies; professional and industry bodies; multinational For more information visit: companies and employers TOEFL Destination Directory (PDF) For more information visit: http://bandscore.ielts.org/

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3. RESULTS

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS:
PASS / FAIL system

IELTS TEST:
No PASS / FAIL

TOEFL TEST:
No PASS / FAIL

A: 80 100 marks B: 75 79 marks C: 60 74 marks ------------------B2 / B1 Pass FAIL

Candidates are graded on their performance in the test, using scores from 1 to 9

Candidates are graded on their performance in the test, using scores from 0 to 120

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4. CERTIFICATES

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS: Cambridge certificates are valid for life. Cambridge certificates are recognised to replace the linguistic competency test within the Baccalaureate.

IELTS TEST: Test Report Forms are valid for two years. IELTS Test Report Forms are recognised to replace the linguistic competency test within the Baccalaureate (the minimum score is 3.5)

TOEFL TEST: Score Reports are valid for two years. TOEFL Score Reports are recognised to replace the linguistic competency test within the Baccalaureate (the minimum score is 65)

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5. STRUCTURE

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS:
The CAE exam has five papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. READING: 75 min WRITING: 90 min USE OF ENGLISH: 60 min LISTENING: 40 min SPEAKING: 15 min The total test time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

IELTS TEST:
The IELTS test has four parts Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. LISTENING: 30 min READING: 60 min WRITING: 60 min SPEAKING: 15 min The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

TOEFL TEST:
The TOEFL test has four parts Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. READING: 60 - 100 min LISTENING: 60 - 90 min SPEAKING: 20 min WRITING: 50 min

The total test time is between 3 hours and 10 min - 4 hours and 20 min.

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6. CORRELATIONS BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE, IELTS AND TOEFL EXAMS

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS:
CEFR

IELTS TEST:

TOEFL TEST:

Mastery C2 Effective Operational Proficiency C1 Vantage B2 Threshold B1 Waystage A2 Breakthrough A1

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

9.0 8.0

120

7.0

100

First Certificate in English (FCE)

6.0 80 5.0

Preliminary English Test (PET)

4.0 3.0

61 45

Key English Test (KET)

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7. USEFUL LINKS

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS:
http://www.cambridge esol.org/ http://www.cambridge esol.org/exams/general -english/index.html http://cambridgeenglishadvanced.cambridgees ol.org/ http://www.candidates .cambridgeesol.org/cs/ Help_with_exams/Gen eral_English/CAE http://www.cambridge esol.org/resources/inde x.html

IELTS TEST:
http://www.ielts.org http://www.ielts.org/te st_takers_information/ what_is_ielts.aspx http://www.ielts.org/te st_takers_information/ how_do_i_register.asp x http://www.ielts.org/te st_takers_information/ taking_the_test.aspx http://www.ielts.org/te st_takers_information/ test_sample.aspx http://www.ielts.org/ie lts_in_the_usa.aspx

TOEFL TEST:
http://www.ets.org/toefl http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/T OEFL/tour/highrez/startweb_content.html http://www.ets.org/s/toefl/flash/T OEFL_Passport_video.html http://www.ets.org/s/toefl/flash/15 571_toefl_prometric.html http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepa re/sample_questions http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/about /bulletin http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/T OEFL/tclists/IBT_a.html

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8. WHERE CAN YOU FIND US?

Str. Eufrosin Poteca nr. 42A

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