Official language exam preparation
In addition, despite the detractors of %22certificatitus%22, official language certificates can open the doors to many opportunities. That’s why one of our most requested services is the preparation for official exams.
Each language that we teach in our academy has a series of official certificates that will verify your language skills to thousands of universities and national and international companies.
In the academic environment and to certify a certain level of linguistic competences according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, we offer
extensive and intensive preparation courses for official exams in the following languages:
The Cambridge certificates for which we prepare and equip you are:
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Young Learners:
Aimed at children between approximately 6 and 12 years old. It has 3 levels: Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers.
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A2 Key:
The for Schools variant of A2 Flyers, this exam is aimed mainly at students in the last years of primary school or secondary school.
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B1 Preliminary:
Evalúa un nivel intermedio y también cuenta con una modalidad para estudiantes: PET for schools.
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B2 First:
This exam evaluates the intermediate level and also has a modality for students: PET for schools.
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C1 Advanced:
This exam assesses an advanced level and is ideal to prepare for higher studies or professional life.
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C2 Proficiency:
This exam evaluates the most advanced level and an exceptional knowledge of the English language.
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Linguaskill:
This is the Cambridge computer-based multilevel test that evaluates a candidate’s or group of candidates’ English level. It is a flexible English test in which the candidate chooses the skills they need to assess: oral expression, written expression, reading comprehension, and/or listening comprehension. It offers the latest technology in artificial intelligence, adapting the difficulty of the test to the candidate’s English level. Results are available within 48 hours and conform to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for describing language skills. Also, the results report does not have an expiration date.
If you are interested in this particular exam, come to NARAU and we’ll set a date for you to do it. The computer-based, adaptive nature of the exam provides much flexibility, and it is a quick way to certify your level.
Do you want to study at a university in Canada or the United States?
If you want to study in the United States or Canada, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is the best option. It is an exam recognized by most universities, and the online version (iBT) is the most popular. In order for you to achieve a rating that truly demonstrates your level, be sure to familiarize yourself with how it works. Universities almost always ask for a score above 550 on the paper exam and above 80 on the iBT.
Do you want to work or study in England, Australia, or New Zealand?
If you go to England, the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is your best option. This exam includes oral and written comprehension and expression tests, with a choice between Academic and General training for the Reading and Writing section.
If your goal is to study at a university, then go for the Academic approach. If your intention is to live or work abroad, then the General approach is the best option.
There is no minimum score to pass the IELTS: participants are given an overall score from 1 (very poor) to 9 (expert), as well as a score for each section. The IELTS is a very popular test among students who just want to know their level of English.
Do you want to work for an international company?
The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is the exam to prepare for, par excellence. It is a test recognized by corporations around the world to measure the level of English of their employees.
There are two models of the TOEIC test: one focused on reading and listening comprehension, and the other on oral and written expression. In addition to these two models, some companies purchase a license to use a customized version of the TOEIC as an internal test.
If you are looking for a job where you can put your English skills to work, this is the best exam.
Do you want a business career?
The Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite consists of three exams. Each exam is aimed at a different level, its content is based on everyday work and business tasks and is designed to develop your English skills in the business world:
- With B1 Business Preliminary you demonstrate to companies that you have a level of English that is required for practical and daily use in the business environment.
- With B2 Business Vantage you show companies that you are ready to work internationally. This exam gives an advantage you when it comes to getting a job, a job promotion, or developing your professional career.
- With C1 Business Higher you show companies that you have reached an advanced level in business English.
* Unlike TOEFL and TOEIC, the BEC requires a minimum score to pass the exam and obtain the certificate.
The DELF and the DALF consist of 6 independent diplomas, standardized with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). All the tests are developed following the approach to action defined by the CEFR and assess mastery of the four language skills.
These diplomas are internationally recognized and make it possible to assess language skills in French, both academically and professionally, of people who do not have French nationality and who want official recognition of their level of French. The DELF and DALF certifications are offered in more than 1000 official examination centers in 173 countries around the world.
These exams enhance your qualifications since they are increasingly recognized and accepted by administrations, companies, and educational institutions.
The DELF-DALF diplomas are recognized by the CRUE, Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities.
A certificate at the B1 level allows the validation of a university degree in most of the Autonomous Communities. Level B2 is a minimum requirement to obtain an Erasmus grant.
The DELF B2 or the DALF provide direct access to French universities and an increasing number of other European and French-speaking universities. Holders of the DELF B2 are exempt from the linguistic entrance tests for French universities, according to the framework of the demande d’admission préalable (DAP) (pre-admission application in a French Higher Education establishment).
DELF certificates do not expire.
They are independent diplomas: a candidate can apply directly to the diploma that corresponds to their French level. All versions of the DELF (for all audiences, junior, school, primary, professional) have the same validity and the same advantages.
To pass, a score of 50% is required. A higher score in one of the skills may offset a lower score in another skill, however you cannot pass with a score lower than 5/25 in any one of the skills.
Source: https://www.delf-dalf.es/centros-de-examen-en-espana/a-quoi-sert-le-delf-dalf
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A1: Start Deutsch 1
The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 is a German language exam for adults. It recognizes very basic language skills and corresponds to the first level (A1) of the six on the scale of competences of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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A1: Fit in Deutsch 1
The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 is a German test for children and adolescents from 10 to 16 years old. It accredits very simple knowledge of the language and corresponds to the first level (A1) of the six on the scale of competences of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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A2: Start Deutsch 2
The Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is a German language exam for adults that verifies simple language skills and corresponds to level A2 in the six levels of competence of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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A2: Fit in Deutsch 2
The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch is a German exam for young people between 12 and 16 years of age that accredits simple language skills and corresponds to level A2 in the six levels of competence of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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B1: Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD)
The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is a German exam for young people and adults. It certifies an autonomous use of German and corresponds to the third level (B1) of the six on the scale of competences of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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B1: Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche (ZDj)
The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is a German exam for young people and adults. It certifies an autonomous use of German and corresponds to the third level (B1) of the six on the scale of competences of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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B2-C1: DaF test
The TestDaf is a German exam corresponding to an advanced level. It covers levels B2 and C1 of the scale of competences of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If you pass the exam in its four parts obtaining the level of TestDaf 4, the certificate that you will obtain will be valid for admission to practically all the specialties and degrees of German universities.
The TestDaf language test is internationally recognized for scientific projects and academic careers. No specialized knowledge is required to pass the exam.
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C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
The Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS) is a German exam for adults. It accredits a highly advanced language level that corresponds to the highest level (C2) of the six on the scale of competencies of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf (ZDfB)
This is an internationally recognized exam that assesses the skill level in the German language for business and professional purposes. The ZDfB is a CEFR B2 level exam and is therefore based on the Zertifikat Deutsch exam.
This exam allows you to accredit your level of knowledge of Japanese at 5 different levels. Level 1 corresponds to the highest level and level 5 to the simplest.
At level 1 and 2 (N1 and N2), the exam has two parts: knowledge of the language (vocabulary and grammar) and listening. For levels 3 to 5 (N3, N4 and N5), the test consists of three blocks: vocabulary, grammar and listening.
The different levels show a minimum proficiency in the use of Japanese:
- N5: ability to understand basic Japanese, to a certain extent.
- N4: ability to understand basic Japanese.
- N3: ability to understand Japanese used in everyday settings, to a certain extent.
- N2: ability to understand Japanese used in everyday life and in different situations, up to a certain level.
- N1: ability to understand Japanese used in a wide range of situations.
