Pruebas y certificaciones de inglés

Pruebas y Certificaciones de

InglésPresentado por Qudos

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) 

Which tests are there? What are the differences? Lets analyze How do I choose? Who accepts which? What are the mechanics?

Index

Before:

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: (CEFR) 

Today:

Easy, simple to understand and follow the same rule.

Upper IntermediateMedio / a

lto Nivel 5 de 10

PrincipianteBeginner

Nivel 3 de EOI First Cert

Waystage WSI

Which tests are there?

What are the differences? Objective

Validation

Time needed

Score

Complexity

Pass or fail

Time of

study

Cost

Age limits

Accessibility

Frequency

All tests can be divided into TWO main categories:

1) Pass/ fail2) Level placement

Let’s categorize:The English Language Tests

Pass or fail Level Specialized

Pass or fail certificates. These are:

Trinity (Levels)Cambridge

examsEscuela Oficial de

IdiomasIELTS

Lets analyze:

These usually have a four part test:reading / writing / listening / speaking

Focus on correction and grammar knowledge Certify your “level” within the (CEFR) 

The most popular: Cambridge First Certificate.Gives level B2 (required by Bologna Agreement)Many years on the marketWell known due to British CouncilAverage cost: 200 euros

Pass or Fail: analyze

These usually have a two part test:reading / listening

Certify your “level” within the (CEFR)  No pass or fail: give a figure in points

The most popular: TOEIC Many years on the marketWell known due to large corporation

acceptanceAverage cost: 140 euros

Level Placement: analyze

Usually required for:Universities (even in Spain)Post Graduate Courses (MBA’s)Access to USA Universities

The test is both written and multiple choice. Minimum points required to pass

Are expensive / only few tests a year / must prepare.

Specialized Test

Pros• Well known /popular• Accepted in many

Universities• Global• Certifies B2• No expiration date

Which do I choose?Pros and cons

Cons• Doesn’t let you in

what you failed• Not accepted in

companies• Price• Complex

mechanics• Grammar focused

Pros• Accepted in all

Spanish Universities• Certifies CEFR (A1,

A2, B2…)• Not very expensive• No expiration date

Which do I choose?Pros and cons

Cons• Doesn’t let you in

what you failed• Not accepted in

companies• Grammar focused• Must be “enrolled”

in EOI to take test• Once a year

Pros• Accepted in some

Spanish Universities• No fail, level test• Global• Accepted in most

large multinationals• Professional

focused

Which do I choose?Pros and cons

Cons• Doesn’t let you

know what your weak points are

• Valid for only two years

• Assumes both oral and written production

Pros• Accepted in some

Spanish Universities• No fail, level test• European• Accepted in most

large multinationals• Professional

focused

Which do I choose?Pros and cons

Cons• Doesn’t let you

know what your weak points are

• Valid for only two years

• Assumes both oral and written production

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