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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 (IoLET 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(desc) | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? | Offers IT facilities? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu Grouphorse Translations Co., Ltd. | 15/F, Building D2Funder International Plaza, 6 Hangkong RoadWuhou DistrictChengdu610041 | China |
http://www.grouphorse.com/en/
ciol@grouphorse.com
86-028-85000291
Mr Reck Peng |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Beijing Grouphorse Translations co., Ltd. | GrouphorseRoom 1007, Tower A, 28 East Andingmen StreetYonghe PlazaBeijing | China |
http://www.grouphorse.com/en/
ciol@grouphorse.com
86-010-57207319
Mr Michael Wen |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guangzhou Grouphorse Translations Co., Ltd. | Room 1203, 20/F, South Tower, Jinbingtengyue Building49 Huxia RoadTianhe DistrictGuangzhou510000 | China |
http://www.grouphorse.com/en/
ciol@grouphorse.com
86-020-22123081
Ms Jenny Yin |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nanjing Grouphorse Translations Co., Ltd. | Building A, Yifa Tower179 Zhongshan RoadGulou DistrictNanjing210008 | China |
http://www.grouphorse.com/en/
ciol@grouphorse.com
86-025-86289499
Ms Vivien Qi |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ivoire Performance Universal College of Learning | 01 BP 5133Abidjan 01 | Côte d'Ivoire | francisbrahoua@gmail.com +22557321290 | Yes | 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(desc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPSI ONLINE with Helena El Masri | 20 Kingsland CloseShoreham by SeaWest SussexBN43 6NQ | United Kingdom |
http://www.dpsionline.co.uk/
helena@dpsionline.co.uk
Enquiries by e-mail only
Ms Helena El Masri |
Yes | ||
| Edinburgh College | Sighthill CampusEdinburghEH11 4DE | United Kingdom |
http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
michelle.maurel@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
0131 535 4770
Mrs Michelle Maurel |
Yes | June session | |
| Elite Linguists | 10 York PlaceEdinburghEH1 3EP | United Kingdom | http://www.elitelinguists.co.uk/ info@elitelinguists.co.uk 0131 516 3937 | 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)
Miss Jenny Whyte |
Yes | June session, November session | |
| 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 | 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(desc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Cie Naucze Distance Learning Centre | Online provider | United Kingdom |
http://www.ja-cie-naucze.com/
ja.cie.naucze@gmail.com
07971600364
Ms Dorota Kowalska |
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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 |