Pitman Exams

What

The Pitman English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) examinations are internationally recognized exams for non-native speakers of English. The exams focus in particular on 'everyday' English and test Reading, Writing and Listening skills. They are held at the following 5 levels:

Basic
Elementary
Intermediate
Higher Intermediate
Advanced

Successful candidates are awarded the 'Pitmans Examination Institute Certificate in English'.

Pitman also offers SESOL examinations (Spoken English for Speakers of Other Languages) which, like the standard ESOL tests, focus on 'authentic' English for everyday situations.

Why
The Pitman examinations are recognized by many universities around the English-speaking world as meeting their English language requirement for entry onto degree courses.

The Pitman examinations are recognized and implemented in State education sectors around the world. For example, in Hungary, the Pitman Qualifications ESOL and SESOL at Higher Intermediate and Advanced levels are recognized as 'State language examinations', meaning that all Hungarian tertiary educational institutions are obliged to accept these qualifications as entry requirements.

The exams serve as an official recognition of a student's level of English.
Who
Pitman Qualifications, a leading assessment and awarding body in the UK. which is also part of the UK-based City & Guilds Group.

Students from over 100 countries worldwide take the Pitman ESOL exams each year at over 2000 Pitman Exam centres.
When
In many centres around the world, the Pitman exams are offered on demand throughout the year.
Where
Pitman Qualifications has offices in Hungary, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Pitman agents also operate in Argentina, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, the Gambia, Greece, Guyana, India, Italy, Mauritius, Sierra Leone and Trinidad.
How

Prospective candidates or test centres for the Pitman ESOL exams should contact the local Pitman secretary or nearest local centre for the Pitmans institute.

Candidates are generally required to register 1 month (min) before taking a Pitmans exam.

For further details, contact:

Pitman Qualifications
1 Giltspur Street
West Smithfield
London EC1A 9DD
Tel: +44 2072943500
Fax: +44 2072943502
E-mail: info@pitmanqualifications.com
http://www.pitmanqualifications.org

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