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Vương Quốc Anh

Ofqual

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications (Levels A1-C2) are regulated by Ofqual in the sector subject area “Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles”.

The qualifications reside in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) from Entry Level 1 to 3 and Level 1 to 3, which maps to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. In addition, they map to the European Qualifications Framework, as portability is important to those looking for jobs or seeking to employ people from across the continent. They also directly map to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from level A1 to C2.

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are:

A valid proof of English language proficiency for employers in UK
Pre-requisites for UK qualifications that require evidence of suitable English language proficiency
Evidence of English language proficiency in order to study at a UK or International University*

* Each University’s requirements of proficiency may differ. Certificate holders should contact the university of their interest for specific information.

Qualifications Wales

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications (Levels A1-C2) are regulated in Wales by Qualifications Wales.

The qualifications reside in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) from Entry Level 1 to 3 and Levels 1 to 3. They also map to the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales and Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. In addition, they map to the European Qualifications Framework, as portability is important to those looking for jobs or seeking to employ people from across the continent. They also directly map to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from level A1 to C2.

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are:

A valid proof of English language proficiency for employers in UK
Pre-requisites for UK qualifications that require evidence of suitable English language proficiency
Evidence of English language proficiency in order to study at a UK or International University*

* Each University’s requirements of proficiency may differ. Certificate holders should contact the university of their interest for specific information.

UCAS

LanguageCert is available on the UCAS Apply list. UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows students to apply for full-time undergraduate courses, and some part-time courses for nursing and midwifery, at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.

UCAS Apply includes LanguageCert as part of their listing (visible to applicants who have a UCAS profile) and students can select the following LanguageCert qualifications as part of their application process, as appropriate proof of English language skills.

LanguageCert Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Mastery C2)
LanguageCert Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Mastery C2)

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Abertay University
Aberystwyth University
Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University – Cambridge Ruskin International College
Architectural Association – School of Architecture
Arts University Bournemouth
Bangor University
BIMM Institute
Birmingham City University
Bishop Grosseteste University
Bradford University
Brunel University London
Canterbury Christ Church University
City University London
Cranfield University
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, English as a Foreign Language
Falmouth University
Fashion Retail Academy
Goldsmiths University of London
Imperial College London
Keele University
Kingston University London
Leeds Arts University
Leeds College of Music
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
London School Of Economics and Political Science
London South Bank University
Loughborough University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester University
Middlesex University
NCC Education
New College of the Humanities
Northumbria University Newcastle
Queen Mary University of London
Ravensbourne University of London
Regent’s University
Richmond University (The American International University in London)
Robert Gordon University Aberdeen (RGU)
Royal Agricultural University
Royal College of Music
Royal Northern College of Music
SOAS University of London
South Essex College
St. Edmund’s College Summer School, Externally Assessed English Language Examinations
Swansea University
Teesside University
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Ulster University
University College Birmingham
University for the Creative Arts
University of Aberdeen
University of Bath
University of Bolton
University of Bristol
University of Central Lancashire
University of Chester
University of Chichester
University of Derby
University of Edinburgh
University of Gloucestershire
University of Kent
University of Law
University of Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Lincoln
University of Manchester
University of Northampton
University of Nottingham
University of Plymouth
University of Portsmouth
University of Reading
University of Roehampton
University of Salford Manchester
University of Sheffield
University of St. Andrews
University of Stirling
University of Sunderland
University of Surrey
University of the Arts London
University of the Highlands and Islands
University of the West of England Bristol
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Warwick
University of Westminster
University of Wolverhampton
Wrexham Glyndwr University

Việt Nam

CEFR là khung năng lực 6 bậc dùng cho Việt Nam theo Thông tư số 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT của Bộ giáo dục và Đào tạo ngày 21/1/2014.

Thông tư 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT tại điểm III, Mức độ tương thích giữa Khung năng lực ngoại ngữ Việt Nam và Khung tham chiếu chung Châu Âu nêu rõ:

Khung năng lực ngoại ngữ Việt Nam được phát triển trên cơ sở tham chiếu, ứng dụng CEFR và một số khung trình độ tiếng Anh của các nước, kết hợp với tình hình và điều kiện thực tế dạy, học và sử dụng ngoại ngữ ở Việt Nam. KNLNNVN được chia làm 3 cấp (Sơ cấp, Trung cấp và Cao cấp) và 6 bậc (từ Bậc 1 đến Bậc 6 và tương thích với các bậc từ A1 đến C2 trong CEFR).

Theo văn bản số 1599/KTKDCLGD-KĐĐH ngày 06/10/2016, tại mục 2 và 3 xác định Ofqual là cơ quan về văn bằng và quy định khảo thí của Vương Quốc Anh. Tại mục 3 cũng nêu rõ:

Các chứng chỉ tiếng Anh của các tổ chức quốc tế uy tín, tương thích với các trình độ tại CEFR sẽ được công nhận theo các bậc tương thích tại khung năng lực ngoại ngữ 6 bậc dùng cho Việt Nam.

Ngày 3/8/2016, Bộ giáo dục và Đào tạo có công văn số 3755/BGDĐT-GDTX gửi các Sở giáo dục và Đào tạo nêu rõ:

Việc chấp nhận chứng chỉ/chứng nhận năng lực ngoại ngữ nào và thời hạn áp dụng của chứng chỉ/chứng nhận là do Chủ tịch Ủy ban nhân dân tỉnh/thành phố trực thuộc Trung ương hoặc Giám đốc sở giáo dục và đào tạo (nếu được Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh/thành phố trực thuộc Trung ương ủy quyền) xem xét, quyết định dựa theo yêu cầu về năng lực ngoại ngữ đối với vị trí công việc.

LanguageCert CEFR là chương trình tiếng Anh theo khung năng lực chung Châu Âu CEFR, được kiểm định và công nhận bởi Ofqual Vương Quốc Anh (12 mã kiểm định và công nhận cho A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) do đó:

Language Cert CEFR được công nhận tại Việt Nam tương đương khung năng lực 6 bậc dùng cho Việt Nam.

Áo

Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:

University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol
University of Vienna LL.M. International Legal Studies (International Public Law) and LL.M. EU and International Business Law (International Private Law)

Bỉ

Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:

Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)

Cộng hòa Séc

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been recognised by the Czech Ministry of Education and are listed in the new STANDARDISED LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS list, at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. The exams are listed in the new MMT ‘MATURITA’ list and are entitled to replace the so called ‘optional part’ of the leaving exam (Maturita) in English.

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are a valid proof of English language proficiency for state/governmental employment, with the required certification level depending on the particular position applied for.

The qualifications are recognised by major universities in the Czech Republic. Certificate holders should contact the university/faculty they are applying to for specific information, due to varying recognition requirements.

Charles University, Faculty of Arts, Language Centre
Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics & Physics, graduate programme
Charles University, Faculty of Science
Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine, Department of Science and Research
Charles University, Foreign Language Studies at MFF
Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine, Language Department
Charles University, Law Faculty
Czech Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports
Czech Technical University, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Languages
Czech Technical University, Prague, Faculty of Information Technology
Czech University of Life Sciences – CULS Prague (CZU), Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Languages
Masaryk University, Language Centre
Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts, Language Centre
Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine, Language Centre
Masaryk University, Faculty of Science Division
Masaryk University, Faculty of Sports Studies, Language Centre
Metropolitan University Prague
Sunny Canadian International School
University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Informatics and Management
University of Hradec Kralove, Philosophical Faculty
University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Economics
University of West Bohemia, Institute of Applied Language Studies
VŠEM School of Economics and Management

Pháp

Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:

CentraleSupélec (CS), The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)

Đức

Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:

Europa-Universität Flensburg M.A. European Studies
German Academic and Logistic Services (Gaalogistics)
Nuremberg Schule
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
- Campus Deggendorf
- Campus Pfarrkirchen
Technische Universität Berlin, The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)

Hy Lạp

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been recognised by ASEP (Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection) at levels Β1, Β2, C1 and C2.

The certificates are valid proof of English Language proficiency, which is a prerequisite for access to opportunities for employment in the Public Sector. They may also be accepted for admission to programmes at the Public Universities and Institutes of Higher Education across the country, as well as for employment at private organisations. However, certificate holders are advised to confirm with the organisation of their interest.

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Aegean University, Department of Preschool Education and Educational Design
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Law
Athens University of Economics and Business
DEDDIE (ΔΕΔΔΗΕ Α.Ε): Operator of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network
Hellenic Aerospace Industry
Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy
Hellenic Merchant Marine Academies
Hellenic Open University, Language Education for Refugees and Migrants (LRM)
Hellenic Open University, Masters of Education, Teaching English as a Foreign/International (AGG)
Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme “The Teaching of English as a Foreign/International Language”
Hellenic Saltworks SA
Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration
International Hellenic University
Law School of Thessaloniki
Metropolitan College, Faculty of Shipping and Maritime Studies
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food
Ministry of Civil Protection, General Secretariat for Migration and Asylum Policy
Ministry of Culture and Sports, National Museum of Modern Art
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Development & Investments
Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs
Ministry of Immigration and Asylum
Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Tourism, Training Institutes, Tourist Guide Intensive Training Programmes
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Education and Human Rights
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Graduate Programme: Information and Communication Technologies for Education
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Graduate Programme in Special Education
National Technical University of Athens
Technical University of Macedonia, Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism, Postgraduate Programme “Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism”
University of Patras
University of Peloponnese, Department of Social and Education Policy
University of Peloponnese, Faculty of Human Movement and Quality of Life Sciences
University of Piraeus, Postgraduate Program (MSc) “Electronic Learning”
University of Thessaly, Department of History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology

Hungary

In order to comply with local regulatory requirements, LanguageCert International ESOL exams in Hungary have been adapted in the following way:

Written Exam	Spoken Exam
Reading	Listening
Writing	Speaking

LanguageCert International ESOL Written and Spoken ESOL qualifications are recognised by the Accreditation Board for Foreign Language Examinations in Hungary at levels B1, B2 & C1, and meet the language requirements for:

Bonus points for admission into higher education
Graduation from college/university degrees
Graduation from select vocational training courses
Language allowance (salary supplement) for civil servants.

The level of recognition required depends on the requirements set by the individual education or government institution.

The Accreditation Board for Foreign Language Examinations is a department of the Ministry of Education, responsible for accrediting foreign language examinations in Hungary.

For information please visit www.languagecert.hu

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Andrássy University Budapest
Budapest Business School
Budapest Contemporary Dance Academy
Budapest Metropolitan University
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Corvinus University
Dennis Gabor College
Edutus University
Eötvös Loránd University
Eszterhézy Károly University
Gál Ferenc College
Hungarian Dance Academy
IBS – International Business School
John Wesley Theological College
Kodolányi János University
Milton Friedman University
Neumann János University
Pannon University
Pázmány Péter Catholic University
Semmelweis Medical University
Széchenyi István University
Szent István University
The Hungarian University of Fine Arts
Tomori Pál College
University of Debrecen
University of Dunaújváros
University of Kaposvár
University of Nyíregyháza
University of Óbuda
University of Pécs
University of Sopron
University of Szeged
Veszprém College of Theology
Wekerle Sándor Business College

Ireland

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Italy

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised in Italy by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR), at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.

The B2 level “Communicator” qualification is accepted for PON scholarships.

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Instituto Universitario Salesiano Venezia, Master’s Degrees in Web Marketing & Digital Communication and Creativity & Design of Communciation
Libera Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC)
Università degli Studi della Basilicata
Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Settore Relazioni Internazionali, Ufficio Mobilità Internazionale
Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro
Università degli Studi di Bergamo
Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca
Università degli Studi di Palermo
Università degli Studi di Salerno
Università degli Studi di Verona
Università del Salento
Università di Enna Kore
Università eCampus, Educational Sciences, Faculty of Phychology
Università Iuav di Venezia
University of Trento

Latvia

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised in Latvia by the Ministry of Education and Science, at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2. The exams are accepted as replacement of the Latvian Centralised Examination of a Foreign Language in the General Secondary Education Program, provided that the students hold a certificate at B1 level or above.

Lithuania

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised in Lithuania by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2. The exams are accepted as equivalent to the Lithuanian State Maturity Examination of English, provided that the students hold a certificate at B1 level or above.

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

ISM University of Management and Economics
Vilniaus dailės akademija
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Vytautas Magnus University

Hà Lan

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e), The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)

New Zealand

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are officially recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which is responsible for accrediting foreign language qualifications in New Zealand, at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2.

From 22 August 2018, NZQA specify that all non-university providers must use an NZQA approved international test of English to assess the language proficiency of candidates. LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications reside on the NZQA approved list and the full list of changes is published on the NZQA website.

NZQA recognition means that LanguageCert qualifications meet admission requirements for education in New Zealand. Each educational programme level in New Zealand poses minimum qualification requirements. LanguageCert C1 certificates fulfill the (minimum) requirement for a Bachelor’s degree programme, while C1 with High Pass or C2 fulfil the requirement for postgraduate degrees (Bachelor Honours, Master’s and Doctoral). LanguageCert B1 and B2 certificates are accepted for admission to Certificate and Diploma programmes for lower levels in New Zealand’s education system.

Poland

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Poznan University of Technology
Silesian University of Technology
SWPS University of Social Science and Humanities
University of Gdańsk
University of Silesia in Katowice
Vistula University
Vistula University Warsaw School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Warsaw University of Technology
University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow
Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University

Bồ Đào Nha

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

The Lisbon MBA: International MBA

Romania

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are on the official list of examinations recognised by the Romanian Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, which is responsible for accrediting foreign language qualifications in Romania, at levels Β1, Β2, C1 and C2.

Organisations accepting LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications:

Asociatia Repere – Filiala Bacau AFJ
Babes – Boylai University
Spiru Haret University
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”

Hoa Kỳ

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Johnson and Wales University, International Students

Thái Lan

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised by the Office of the Basic Education Commission Ministry of Education.

LanguageCert International ESOL exams can be used by all state schools from grades 1 to 12 that follow the state curriculum of the “General English Program” (GEP), the “Intensive English Program” (IEP) and “International Program” (IP).

All students must achieve a minimum level of English proficiency based on their grade and curriculum stream as outlined in the Management Guidelines Teaching English by the Office of the Basic Education Commission Ministry of Education.

Recognised LanguageCert exams:
LanguageCert International ESOL A2 – C1

Thụy Sĩ

Organisations accepting LanguageCert qualifications:

Business School Lausanne (BSL)
Webster University Geneva

Tây Ban Nha

The LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised by major universities in Spain. Certificate holders should contact the university/faculty of interest to them for specific information, due to varying recognition status applying different universities.

LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised by:

ACLES (Association of Language Centres in Higher Education) at levels A2, Β1, Β2, C1 and C2
CRUE Universidades Españolas (Conference of Chancellors of the Spanish Universities) as valid certification for English at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2

Teachers who need to prove their linguistic competence in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) in English, in order to work in public schools in Spain, can make use of LanguageCert qualifications, provided that they hold both LanguageCert International ESOL Written (Listening, Reading, Writing) and Spoken (Speaking) certificates of the same level. LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications have been recognised by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade)

See below the Spanish regions in which LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications are recognised:

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