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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 | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? | Offers IT facilities?(desc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic American Union | Massalias 22Athens10680 | Greece |
http://www.hau.gr
mmessini@hau.gr
00 30 210 368 0055
Maria Messini |
Yes | Yes | ||
| WLS | 44 Northumberland RoadDublin 4 | Ireland |
http://wls.ie/
trancourses@wls.ie
00 353 1 6610240
Mary Butler |
Yes | |||
| International Language School, Rome | Via Tibullo16aRome193 | Italy |
http://www.ils-roma.it/
formazione@ils-roma.it
00 39 06 6830 7796
Simon Sturgess |
Yes | Yes | ||
| British Council, Portugal | Rua Luís Fernandes 1-3Lisbon1249-062 | Portugal |
http://www.britishcouncil.pt/en/exam
celeste.oliveira@pt.britishcouncil.org
Celeste Oliveira |
Yes | Yes | ||
| Estudio Sampere SA | c/Don Ramon de la Cruz83Madrid28006 | Spain |
http://www.sampere.edu.es
traductores@sampere.com
00 34 915759790
Beatriz Ibarra |
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 | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity NI Ltd | 178 Upper Newtownards RoadBelfastCo AntrimBT4 3ES | United Kingdom |
http://www.diversityni.co.uk/
info@diversityni.co.uk
02890 473737
Paolina Hawthorne |
Yes | June session | |
| DPSI ONLINE | 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 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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 | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPSI ONLINE | 20 Kingsland CloseShoreham by SeaWest SussexBN43 6NQ | United Kingdom | http://www.dpsionline.co.uk/ helena@dpsionline.co.uk Enquiries by e-mail only | Yes | ||
| Cintra Ltd | 8 WellingtonCambridgeCB1 1HW | United Kingdom |
http://www.cintra.org.uk
training@cintra.org.uk
01223 346873
Julie-Ann Roszkowski |
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 | |
| Middlesex University | Centre for Business Development (CBD)College House1st Floor Room C174, The BurroughsLondonNW4 4BT | United Kingdom | https://www.mdx.ac.uk/ b.townsley@mdx.ac.uk 020 8411 5000 | Yes | Yes | Yes |