English Language Examinations
Who are these courses designed for?
MLS is able to offer different kinds of English Language Examination courses to suit your individual needs. There are many examinations available, so it is important that you find the right exam for you.
MLS can offer you an Examination counseling service to help you decide which exam is right for your level and which qualification will be the most useful. Our experienced Examination Officer will meet with you on a one to one basis and help you make the right decisions. She will also guide you through the whole application process.
MLS can provide preparation courses for the following Examinations at the following levels;
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Level recommended for PREPARING for external examinations
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MLS
Level & Common European Framework
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IELTS
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Cambridge
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BEC
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SEFIC
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TOEIC
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Brief description
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Band
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GE Exams
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Score
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ADVANCED (C1)
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7.5 |
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Higher |
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900 |
| Creative, flexible language user |
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4.0 |
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| with excellent all round fluency, accuracy and appropriateness. |
7.0 |
CAE |
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PRE-ADVANCED
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6.5 |
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850 |
| Nearly Advanced, but needs this transitional stage. |
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| Probably better in some skills than others. |
6.0 |
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800 |
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UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2 Upper)
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5.5 |
FCE |
Vantage |
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750 |
| Has fairly good English, but with some errors and gaps. |
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3.0 |
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| Needs consolidation of structures and skills. |
5.0 |
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625 |
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INTERMEDIATE (B2 Lower)
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4.5 |
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Prelim |
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| Independent learner, with fair use of main skills, |
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PET |
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2.0 |
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| common vocabulary and structures. |
4.0 |
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500 |
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PRE-INTERMEDIATE (B1)
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3.5 |
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Level |
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| Can communicate in simple, everyday situations. |
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KET |
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1.0 |
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| Can express some opinions and emotions. |
3.0 |
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ELEMENTARY (A2)
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2.5 |
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| Can use and understand basic survival language. |
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Prelim |
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| Can process simple information. |
2.0 |
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BEGINNER (A1)
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1.0 |
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| Has little or no English. |
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The bottom line of a level is the MINIMUM recommended for EXAM PREPARATION,
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and is the start of any equivalent level.
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You should usually leave some time after one examination before the next higher
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one, as indicated by shading in some cases.
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Accredited Examination Centre
MLS is an officially recognised Examination Centre for the following exams;
CambridgeKET (Key English Test)
CambridgePET (Preliminary English Test)
CambridgeBEC (Business English Cambridge)
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)
SEFIC (Spoken English for Industry and Commerce)
Cambridge ILEC (International Legal English Certificate)
Cambridge ICFE (International Certificate in Financial English)