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Where can I prepare for a CIOL Qualifications exam?
- CIOL Qualifications is an Awarding Organisation that creates and runs its own language exams, but it does not run taught preparation courses for these.
- However, other organisations separate from CIOL Qualifications do run taught preparation courses. These are listed for each exam in the other tabs on this page.
- These course providers have not been inspected for the quality of their course provision.
- CIOL Qualifications does not officially endorse or recommend any particular course.
Where can I sit a CIOL Qualifications exam?
- CIOL Qualifications runs an exam centre in London (CIOLQ Open Centre), at which candidates can sit DipTrans, DPSI and DPI exams. This is listed in the PDF documents below.
- In addition, other organisations separate from CIOL Qualifications are registered as exam centres, at which candidates can sit DipTrans, DPSI and DPI exams. These are also listed for each exam in the other tabs on this page.
- Registered centres meet CIOL Qualifications' requirements for holding exams.
- Candidates must contact their chosen centre directly to confirm availability of space and facilities. Availability varies and is not guaranteed by CIOL Qualifications or other organisations.
- Exam centres independently determine the centre fees they charge.
Centres register and sign a Centre Agreement with CIOL Qualifications on an annual basis. The agreement outlines and confirms acceptance of the General Conditions of Recognition issued by Ofqual June 2016 by both parties. Preparation course providers are independent and CIOL Qualifications does not endorse, recommend or monitor preparation courses listed.
If you wish to register for an exam without attending a preparation course, it is possible to sit the exam at the British Council or a centre which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the centre to confirm availability of space, facilities and to request confirmation of arrangements. Alternatively, you can sit the exam at the IoLET Open Centre, London.
Contact us via info.diptrans@ciol.org.uk or +44 (0) 20 7940 3127.
| Organisation name | Address | Country(asc) | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? | Offers IT facilities? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Metropolitan University | 166-220 Holloway RoadLondonN7 8DB | United Kingdom | http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/ interpreting-translation@londonmet.ac.uk 020 7133 0107 | Yes | Yes | ||
| University of Westminster | Short Courses Support, University of WestminsterCommunications, Recruitment and External Affairs (CREA)2nd Floor, 101 New Cavendish StreetLondonWW 6XH | United Kingdom |
http://www.westminster.ac.uk
translation.shortcourses@westminster.ac.uk
02035069900
Tony Salvador |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Babylon School of Languages | The Hall4 New StreetSalisburyWiltshireSP1 2PH | United Kingdom |
http://www.babylonschooloflanguages.com
info@babylonschooloflanguages.com
01722 432 600
Abraham Dalboozi |
Yes | Yes | ||
| Global Language Services Ltd | Craig House60-64 Darnley StreetGlasgowG41 2SE | United Kingdom |
http://www.globalglasgow.com
mail@globalglasgow.com
0141 429 3429 (ext 210)
Mr Joao Andre Madeira |
Yes | Yes | ||
| University of Stirling | Pathfoot B28University of StirlingSchool of Arts and HumanitiesStirlingFK9 4LA | United Kingdom |
anne.stokes@stir.ac.uk
+44 1786 46 7531
Raquel De Pedro Ricoy |
Yes |
Centres register and sign a Centre Agreement with CIOL Qualifications on an annual basis. The agreement outlines and confirms acceptance of the General Conditions of Recognition issued by Ofqual June 2016 by both parties. Preparation course providers are independent and CIOL Qualifications does not endorse, recommend or monitor preparation courses listed.
If you wish to register for an exam without attending a preparation course, it is possible to sit the exam at a centre which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the centre to confirm availability of space, facilities and to request confirmation of arrangements. Alternatively, you can sit the exam at the IoLET Open Centre, London.
Contact us via info.dpsi@ciol.org.uk or +44 (0) 20 7940 3137.
| Organisation name | Address | Country(asc) | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Bridge Learning Centre | Suite 10, Design WorksWilliams StreetFellingGatesheadTyne and WearNE10 0JP | United Kingdom | https://www.globalbridgelearning.com info@globalbridgelearning.co.uk 0191 421 2221 | Yes | ||
| Edinburgh College | Sighthill CampusBankhead AvenueSighthillEdinburghEH11 4DE | United Kingdom |
http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
quality.assurance@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
0131 535 4770
Ms Sarah-Jane Linton & Mrs Michelle Maurel |
Yes | June session | |
| The Language Academy – Birmingham | St. Cyprian's Hall11 Ford Rough BridgeHaymillsBirminghamB25 8DL | United Kingdom |
langacademy@hotmail.com
07774 065 650
Mohammed Ismaiel, Director of Studies |
Yes | Yes | June session, November session |
| Global Language Services Ltd | Craig House60-64 Darnley StreetGlasgowG41 2SE | United Kingdom |
http://www.globalglasgow.com
mail@globalglasgow.com
0141 429 3429 (ext 210)
Mr Joao Andre Madeira |
Yes | June session, November session | |
| School of Modern Languages | Cardiff University66a Park PlaceCardiffCF10 3AS | United Kingdom |
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/modern-languages/about-us/international-language-qualifications
languages@cardiff.ac.uk
029 2087 4183
Sian Austin |
Yes | June session |
Centres register and sign a Centre Agreement with CIOL Qualifications on an annual basis. The agreement outlines and confirms acceptance of the General Conditions of Recognition issued by Ofqual June 2016 by both parties. Preparation course providers are independent and CIOL Qualifications does not endorse, recommend or monitor preparation courses listed.
If you wish to register for an exam without attending a preparation course, it is possible to sit the exam at a centre which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the centre to confirm availability of space, facilities and to request confirmation of arrangements. Alternatively, you can sit the exam at the IoLET Open Centre, London.
Contact us via info.dpi@ciol.org.uk or +44 (0) 20 7940 3137.
| Organisation name | Address | Country(asc) | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Language Academy – Sheffield | SYAC Training Centre120 WickerSheffieldS3 8JD | United Kingdom |
langacademy@hotmail.com
0114 2765 930 / 07774 065 650
Dr Muhammad Malik |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| South Thames College | Wandsworth CentreLondonSW18 2PP | United Kingdom |
http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/
mariana.asminian@south-thames.ac.uk
020 8918 7777
Ms Mariana Haladj Asminian |
Yes | ||
| Swansea University | Singleton ParkSwanseaSA2 8PP | United Kingdom |
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/
p.e.h.rodriguez-martinez@swansea.ac.uk
01792 513157
Dr Patricia Rodríguez Martínez Jones |
Yes | ||
| Avocate - DPSI Law Prep | Atlanta15 South GroveSaleCheshireM33 3AT | United Kingdom | http://www.avocate.co.uk se.leschen@ntlworld.com (44) 161 962 7984 | Yes | Yes | |
| Hammersmith & Fulham Adult Learning & Skills Service | Macbeth StreetHammersmithLondonW6 9JJ | United Kingdom |
http://www.hfals.co.uk/courses/interpreting/
lisa.lamb@lbhf.gov.uk
0208 753 3600
Miss Lisa Lamb |
Yes |