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IESOL/Nová Maturita Mock Exam 2010 |
A new concept of school leaving exam is to be implemented as of the new school year 2010/2011. Regarding the English language students who are currently in the third year will take the exam at two levels according to the CEFR: B1 and B2. Therefore, City & Guilds representatives in the Czech Republic prepared a pilot project called IESOL/Nová Maturita Mock Exam 2010 in which 35 secondary schools from the whole Czech Republic were registered and approximately 2 100 students tested between January to May. The tested students were given a chance to find whether they are at B1, B2 level according to the European standards and took IESOL Achiever and Communicator written exam consisting of three exam parts: Listening, Reading and Writing. Furthermore, most students could take an international exam for the first time albeit a mock version. The tests were assessed by independent assessors who provided the teachers and students with detailed and structured feedback on their performance. Moreover, the assessor of the free writing part prepared a list of common mistakes that appeared in their students' work for each school. The students who received the First Class Pass (FCP), the name list below, at both levels got a small prize. To sum up, City & Guilds representatives received positive feedback from the teachers and schools on the organization of the project and the quality and speed of delivering results. We hope students and their teachers can benefit from the provided feedback and experience. B1 Achiever level - the students who received the First Class Pass
B2 Communicator level - the students who received the First Class Pass
Please follow this link to download this Success Story. CONGRATULATIONS to all the participants! |
Basiclingua 2007- 2008, Hradec Králové, Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic |
| 23rd February 2008 saw two thrilling City & Guilds CR ELT events in two different Czech regions. The final rounds of ELT competitions Basiclinga 2007/2008 in the region of Hradec Králové (Bohemia) and Uherské Hradiště (Moravia) took place.
The two regions are situated quite apart. However, the competitions were identical. Three winners in two categories (A2, B1) were announced, and received exciting prizes from the partners of the project. Drawing on the success of the same projects last year, Basiclingua 2007/2008 chose as its focal point the students of basic schools in both the regions. Altogether amazing 993 students from 40 basic schools in both the regions participated in the first round in November and December 2007 where their reading and listening skills on A2 and B1 levels (IESOL Access and Achiever) were tested. Based on their results, 32 students then advanced to the final rounds where their language competences in writing and speaking tasks were assessed by the panels of one examiner and two assessors. The Interlocutors were native-speakers of English who have had significant experience with ISESOL examining. The testing materials were chosen from the authentic City & Guilds IESOL and ISESOL examinations on the respective levels. Basiclingua 2007- 2008 Hradec Králové Partners of the project: Prvni soukromé jazykové gymnazium s.r.o. (a City & Guilds approved testing centre), The City & Guilds of London Institute, Macmillan, Hradecky deník, Český rozhlas Hradec Králové, Ing. Pavel Bradík (Chief County Office of the Hradec Kralove region), Ing. Zdeněk Kraus (a member of the city council responsible for the sector of education in the region). Final Results 1st Category (A2 level - IESOL Access)
2nd Category (B1 - IESOL Achiever)
A spoken part of the competition taken by one of the contestants on 23 February 2008. Basiclingua 2007- 2008 Uherské Hradiště Partners of the project: Jazyková škola Rajzl (a City & Guilds approved testing centre), The City & Guilds of London Institute, Slovácké noviny, Ing. Libor Karásek (the Mayor of Uherské Hradiště). Final Results 1st Category (A2 level - IESOL Access)
Contestants during their written test on 23 February 2008 2nd Category (B1 level - IESOL Achiever)
Contestants waiting for their spoken and written tests on 23 February 2008 CONGRATULATIONS! We wish both the winners and participants a lot of success in their future language studies! |
Citylingua 2007- 2008 Uherské Hradiště |
| On 8 March 2008 the final round of the ELT competition Citylingua 2007/2008 took place in Uherské Hradiště region. The English language competition was designed for the students of secondary schools in the region, and it attracted 553 students from 23 secondary schools. The testing materials were based on the authentic City & Guilds IESOL and ISESOL examinations - B2 level (Communicator).
Partners of the project: Jazyková škola Rajzl (a City & Guilds approved testing centre), The City & Guilds of London Institute, Slovácké noviny, Ing. Libor Karásek (the Mayor of Uherské Hradiště). Final Results B2 level - IESOL Communicator
Contestants during their written test on 8 March 2008
Awarding prizes ceremony on 8 March 2008 CONGRATULATIONS! We wish both the winners and participants a lot of success in their future language studies! |
Basiclingua 2006-2007, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic |
| On 20 January 2007 the final round of ELT competition Basiclingua 2006-2007 took place. Three winners in two categories were announced and received exciting prizes from the partners of the project: PSJG, an approved City & Guilds centre and Macmillan Publishers.
Almost 400 students from roughly 15 basic schools in the region participated in the first round in November and December 2006 where their reading and listening skills on A2 and B1 levels were tested. Based on their results 19 students then advanced to the final round where their language competences in writing and speaking tasks were assessed by a panel of three examiners. The testing materials were chosen from authentic City & Guilds IESOL and ISESOL examinations on the respective levels.
The competition was organized under the auspices of Ing. Pavel Bradík, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Authority of Hradec Kralove; Ing. Zdenìk Kraus, a member of the Hradec Kralove Regional Authority who is responsible for education and the system of schools; and Ing Martin Soukup, a Vice Mayor of the city. The other partners of the project were City & Guilds, Macmillan Publishers, Deníky Bohemia (a regional daily newspaper) and Èeský rozhlas Hradec Králové (a regional broadcasting organisation).
Final Results
1st Category (A2 level - IESOL Access)
2nd Category (B1 level - IESOL Achiever)
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Basiclingua 2006 - 2007, Uherské Hradiště, Czech RepublicOn 10 February 2007 the final round of ELT competition Basiclingua 2006-2007 in the region of Uherské Hradiště took place. Three winners in two categories were announced and received exciting prizes from the partners of the project: Jazykova Skola Rajzl, an approved City & Guilds centre, the city of Uherské Hradiště, the city of Vsetin, and the regional authority of Zlin region.
662 students from 25 basic schools in the region participated in the first round of the competition in November and December 2006 where their reading and listening skills on A2 and B1 levels were tested.
Based on their results 19 students then advanced to the final round where their language competences in writing and speaking tasks were assessed by two panels of one examiner and two assessors. The interlocutors were native speakers of English who have significant experience with ISESOL exams. The testing materials were chosen from authentic City & Guilds IESOL and ISESOL examinations on the respective levels.
The project could have happened thanks to the drive of Jazyková Skola Rajzl, a City & Guilds centre in Uherské Hradiště, and the expertise of První Soukromé Jazykové Gymnasium Hradec Králové, a City & Guilds centre in Hradec Králové.
It was organised under the auspices of Ing. Libor Karásek, the Mayor of Uherské Hrdiště, Jiří Čuněk, the Mayor of Vsetín, and Libor Lukáš, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Authority of Zlín. The other partners of the project were City & Guilds and Slovácké noviny (a regional daily newspaper).
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Final Results
1st Category (A2 level - IESOL Access)
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2nd Category (B1 level - IESOL Achiever)
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Radek Hlavacek, the winner of the 1st category is receiving a diploma and prizes from the Mayor of Uherske Hradiste, Ing. Libor Karasek
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A spoken part of the competition being taken by one of the contestants
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Basiclingua 2005/2006 - English Language Competition11th February 2006 saw a thrilling City & Guilds CR event. The final round of ELT competition Basiclinga 2005-2006 took place. Three winners in two categories were announced, and received exciting prizes from the partners of the project.
Basiclingua was a pilot ELT competition focused on the students of basic schools in Hradec Kralove region. 411 students from roughly 20 basic schools from the region participated in the first round in December 2005 where their reading and listening skills on a2 and b1 levels were tested. Based on their results, 24 students then advanced to the final round where thez had to proved their language competence in writing and speaking. The testing materials were chosen from authentic City & Guilds IESOL and ISESOL examinations on the respective levels.
Final Results
1st Category (a2 level - IESOL Access)
The project could happen thanks to the vision, drive, and expertise of one of the approved City & Guilds centres in Hradec Kralove region - První soukromé jazykové gymnázium. It was organized under the auspices of Ing. Zdeněk Kraus, a member of the Hradec Kralove regional authority who is responsible for education and the system of schools; and Ing Martin Soukup, a vice-city mayor. The other partners of the project were City & Guilds, Macmillan Publishers, Vychodoceske deniky Bohemia (a regional daily newspaper) and Česky rozhlas Hradec Králové (a regional broadcasting organisation). Drawing on the positive feedback of all parties involved, we hope the event will be a cornerstone starting a tradition of City & Guilds ELT competitions not only in Hradec Kralove region but also in many more.
CONGRATULATIONS and we wish them a lot of success in their future studies! |
Citylingua 2007, Uherské HradištěOn 27 April 2007 the final round of ELT competition Citylingua 2007 in the region of Uherské Hradiště took place. Three winners in two categories were announced and received exciting prizes from the partners of the project: Jazykova Skola Rajzl, an approved City & Guilds centre, the city of Uherské Hradiště, the city of Uherské Hradiště, and the regional authority of Zlin region.
135 students from 3rd and 4th forms of secondary schools in the region participated in the first round of the competition in March and April 2007 where their reading and listening skills on B2 level were tested.
Based on their results 9 students then advanced to the final round where their language competences in writing and speaking tasks were assessed by a panels of one examiner and two assessors. The testing materials were chosen from authentic City & Guilds IESOL and ISESOL examinations on the respective levels.
The project was organised under the auspices of Ing. Libor Karásek, the Mayor of Uherské Hrdiště. The other partners of the project were City & Guilds and Slovácké noviny (a regional daily newspaper).
Final Results
The final round of the competition (writing) on 27 April 2007.
 CONGRATULATIONS and we wish them a lot of success in their future studies! |
Friendship Competition 2005During the past school year through the pages of Friendship magazine we had a chance to introduce our City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications ESOL exams to thousands of students all over Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Friendship is an English language magazine published in Slovakia and the Czech Republic for students who study English. There is a permanent section about the ’Maturita’ in order to help students in the preparation for the school-leaving exam. In this section of the magazine we have had the opportunity to publish a series of articles about City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications ESOL and SESOL examinations during the last academic year. Students could also take part in a competition; we encouraged them to fill in different ESOL/SESOL tests and return them to us. Those who have sent back the completed tests had a chance to win a free language exam. The lucky winners who can take a City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications ESOL / SESOL exam FOR FREE are the following: The Czech Republic
Slovakia
CONGRATULATIONS and we wish them a lot of success in their future studies! |
Medal for the best centre in the Czech RepublicJunior College LAROS Ostrava, s.r.o. was awarded a medal for their outstanding performance in school year 2003/2004. Mrs Cmielova, Local Examination Secretary, came to Budapest to receive the prize.
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