Emphasis is on communicative competence and the ability to perform authentic tasks. Examinations are held in March, May and November. Three levels of examination in which the context is predominantly adult. A junior counterpart for the first level is offered for candidates below eighteen years of age. The scope of the examinations range from testing the ability to understand simple English to the ability to work in an English speaking environment.
Importance is attached to use as a means of communication rather than as an academic exercise.
This examination complements the University of Oxford Delegacy s English as a foreign language written examinations. There are around three hundred centres overseas. Scheduled examinations are held in March, May and November, and opportunity examinations are available throughout the year. The executive examination tests the ability to conduct business in English up to senior management level. There is emphasis throughout on using authentic materials and putting candidates into realistic situations.