The test was devised for first-language English speakers and the Cambridge Checkpoint scales calibrated against the performance of first-language English speakers (entry forms distinguish FLE and SLE speakers). The test can be accessed by second-language English speakers but they will be awarded scores rated against FLE scales.

Tests are set by experienced CIE examiners who are also involved in marking them. The tests are revised and vetted by an independent group of experienced CIE examiners. All test items are pre-tested prior to being put into a live Cambridge Checkpoint test to ensure that they are appropriate in terms of difficulty and discrimination for Cambridge Checkpoint students. See similar questions...

Before registering for classes in ESL, you must take the ESL placement test. Please refer to the ESL section of this website for more information. See similar questions...

Yes, the emphasis is on English for daily living and on-the-job language requirements. Classes are available in Emmetsburg, Estherville and Spencer. See similar questions...

The Cambridge Checkpoint tests can be taken independently of the Lower Secondary Programme or alternatively can be used as a conclusion to the programme. All the learning objectives tested through Checkpoint are covered by the Lower Secondary Programme curriculum framework and so Checkpoint provides a suitable standardised test for use at the end of stage 9. See similar questions...

It depends on how well you are able to understand the course material. We are happy to discuss this with you. We will give you an honest current evaluation of your potential success. Many successful students are ESL. Special arrangements can be made for the written examination. We have several suggestions and options. See similar questions...

Adult ESL, or English as a second language, is the term used to describe English language instruction for adults who are nonnative speakers of English. (Adult English for speakers of other languages, or adult ESOL, is alternately used in various parts of the United States.) Adult ESL is used to describe various types of instructional services for adults who do not speak English. See question ten below for some examples. See similar questions...

New York City funds ESL programs through agencies like the Department of Youth and Community Development. Please visit the DYCD Web site or call 311 and request information about current programs. See similar questions...

Clemson does not have a separate program for individuals to attend to improve their English before starting graduate level course work. There are "English as a Second Language" classes that, as a graduate student, you may take if you wish. These do not count toward the degree. See similar questions...

English as a Second Language, ESL, runs continuously. You can register today and start today. It is not necessary for Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and refugees to pre register. Visitors to Canada must pre register for ESL by calling Fred Wilson at 905 682 3360. See similar questions...

There are a number of ways in which Cambridge Checkpoint might be used; some of these are outlined below: To inform students/teachers/parents about suitable exam entries for students, for example to provide evidence about which IGCSE tier to prepare for To test students’ strengths and weaknesses at the end of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme See similar questions...

Cambridge Checkpoint is not a certificated service although students receive a statement of acheivement. Feedback comes in four forms: reports on each candidate, on each teaching group, on the Centre, and (at the end of the session) on the entire cohort. More feedback information can be seen on the overview page. See similar questions...

There are two Cambridge Checkpoint sessions a year. Each session lasts for three weeks and the approximate timings of the sessions are: October session – the end of October and the beginning of November The exact dates of the sessions may vary slightly from year to year. They are published each year in the Administration Guide for Centres. Cambridge Checkpoint is a window exam so Centres can organise their own timetable within the three-week period that is available. See similar questions...

If you are an existing CIE Centre, registration for Cambridge Checkpoint is very straightforward. All you have to do is contact Cambridge International Examinations in writing, give your Centre details and explain that you are interested in taking Cambridge Checkpoint. If your Centre has already been approved for IGCSE, approval will be given automatically. If you are not an existing CIE Centre you will need to contact Cambridge International Examinations in the first instance. See similar questions...

UNDERGRADUATES: Depending upon which programme you apply for our English language requirements vary between IELTS 6 overall TOEFL 230 (Computer Based Test) 570 (Paper Based Test) to IELTS 7 overall with no subscore below 7, TOEFL 250 (Computer Based Test), 600 (Paper Based Test). For further advice contact the appropriate Faculty Admissions Officer. POSTGRADUATES: For Arts courses you will be expected to have achieved: IELTS 6.5 overall with 7 in writing. For Science, you will need to achieve 6. See similar questions...

You must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score 550 or better on the paper version, or 213 or better on the computer-based version. Once in our program, you must take the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) during the first two weeks of classes of your first term. Contact Dr. Yousif Elhindi (e-mail:elhindi@etsu.edu, phone 423-439-5992) of the ETSU English Department for details on taking the test. See similar questions...

Utah's colleges offer programs that teach both written and spoken English. Ask on your campus about English Language programs. Explore the Campus Tours section for information relating to English as a second language programs. See similar questions...

The English speaker is not at risk of losing the English language. English is spoken at home, in the community, and in the media. Two-way bilingual immersion programs are not replacing English with another language, but provide the students the opportunity to acquire a second language. Two-way bilingual immersion programs are additive programs in that a second language is acquired while maintaining the first language of the students. See similar questions...

McGill University is one of Canada's pioneers in distance education. Please consult the department you are interested in to see if distance education is offered. A complete list of departments organized by faculty can be found on the Faculties and schools webpage. See similar questions...