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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(asc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? | Offers IT facilities? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Translator Training | 118 Wellington ParadeKingsdownDealKentCT14 8AF | United Kingdom |
http://www.translator-training.com
info@translator-training.com
01304 365 811
Susanne James |
Yes | |||
| Trans Gulf Management | 404 Al Reem Plaza Tower.Corniche Buhaira, Majaz 1Sharjah61135 | United Arab Emirates |
http://www.transgulfme.com/
shmosley@emirates.net.ae
009716-5680171
Mrs Sahar Moussly |
Yes | Yes | ||
| The Translator's Studio | C/Miguel DelibesConil de la FronteraCádiz11140 | Spain |
https://translatorstudio.co.uk/spanish-english-translation-course/
info@translatorstudio.co.uk
00 34 672 26 51 78
Gwenydd Jones |
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(asc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | June session |
| Manchester College | St John's CampusNew Quay StreetManchesterM3 3BE | United Kingdom |
http://www.LTEgroup.co.uk
01616741438
Yacob Yonis |
Yes | ||
| Linguist Training | Talking Heads, Ground Floor,3 President BuildingsSavile StreetSheffieldS4 7UQ | United Kingdom |
http://www.linguisttraining.com
info@linguisttraining.com
0114 470 1078
Mrs Eileen Enos |
Yes | Yes | |
| 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 |
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(asc) | 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 | ||
| Hammersmith & Fulham Adult Learning & Skills Service | Macbeth Centre, Macbeth StreetHammersmithLondonW6 9JJ | United Kingdom |
http://www.hfals.co.uk/courses/interpreting/
lisa.lamb@lbhf.gov.uk
0208 753 3600
Ms Lisa Lamb |
Yes | ||
| 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 | ||
| CIOLQ Open Centre | Central London locationLondon | United Kingdom |
http://www.ciol.org.uk
qualifications@ciol.org.uk
020 7940 3127/3137
Client Services Team |
Yes | Yes | |
| Cintra Ltd | 8 WellingtonCambridgeCB1 1HW | United Kingdom |
http://www.cintra.org.uk
training@cintra.org.uk
01223 346873
Julie-Ann Roszkowski |
Yes |