ISSUE 38 JANUARY 2013 2007 2013

Welcome back to another year of Cambridge English exams and opening doors to exciting academic and professional opportunities! We hope you have had a merry Christmas and that you have had (or are still having!) a very nice holiday. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success in 2013 and thank you once again for all the messages and good wishes that you sent us at the end of 2012.

2013 is going to be another year of new challenges and new opportunities so we look forward to working together! In this news bulletin you will find information about Cambridge ESOL new name and logo, a new date for FCE students in April, how to subscribe to Cambridge English parents newsletter and what learning-oriented assessment (LOA) is and how it can help you to maximise learning opportunities. And in case you have not seen them yet, at the end of the bulletin you will find the Cambridge English exams dates and fees for the present year.

Feel free to contact us at any of our contact details on page 13 and we will start to plan the year together. We are already back and with renewed energy to support you and your students!

Warm regards

The Anglo Department of International Examinations

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Page 2013: A very important year for Cambridge ESOL We have already announced why 2013 will be very special for Cambridge ESOL. In this section you get another chance to learn why! New date for FCE in April! If your FCE students cannot wait until June to sit for FCE this year, you will be very interested to know that we are offering a new date for FCE in April. Click here for further information about this possibility. The Cambridge English parents newsletter Read this section to learn how you can help your students parents to help their kids with their English studies. You will probably find the tips very useful too! Learning-Oriented Assessment (LOA) Do you know what learning-oriented assessment is and how it can help you to maximise the learning opportunities in your classroom? Click here to learn about LOA and develop as a professional teacher. Cambridge English exams dates and fees Click this section to read about the dates and fees for Cambridge English exams this year. How to contact us Make a note of the telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in this section. We look forward to hearing from you! 13 7 6 5 4 3

2013: A very important year for Cambridge ESOL

As from January this year Cambridge ESOL will be introducing a new name for their organisation: Cambridge English Language Assessment. This change will be phased in over the course of 2013 and the exams themselves, as well as certificates, statements of results, etc, will change in November 2013.

Naturally, the logo for the organisation will also change and you will soon start to see this version instead of the former one:

But 2013 will also be a very special year for Cambridge English because it will mark the 100th anniversary of Cambridge English: Proficiency, also known as CPE. The first world administration of CPE took place in 1913.

As you very well know, the CPE exam has been revised and the new format is coming into effect this year. If you are still not familiar with the changes, you can refer to the Cambridge English: Proficiency web page to find out more about the revision. In this website you will find different bulletins explaining the rationale behind the revision to the different parts of the exam.

Contact us at the Anglo for further information! You will find our contact details on the last page of this news bulletin.

New date for FCE in APRIL!

If your students were not able to pass FCE last year or did not register for this exam in 2012 because they needed a little more preparation time, they will not have to wait until June to sit for FCE. We have incorporated a new date for Cambridge English First this year: Saturday 13th April.

If your students are interested in this possibility, please refer to the International Examinations section at www.anglo.edu.uy. There you will be able to find the corresponding entry form as well as the 2013 Summary Regulations and Notice to Candidates. The registration and examination dates and fees for FCE in April are as follows:

Exam

Writing & Listening Exam Date

Speaking Test Window Period

Lower Fee

Late Entry Fee

4th to 15th February FCE 13th April 5th to 14th April USD204

18th to 22nd February USD240

The Cambridge English Parents Newsletter

Parents often want to help their kids to learn English and therefore Cambridge English has developed a newsletter to support parents who would like to do so. Have you seen any the past editions of this newsletter? If you have not, you can click here to subscribe and receive future issues.

Among many things, the newsletter provides parents with tips and practical ideas to help their kids to learn English, which you could use in your classes yourself! Look at this activity which was published in the December edition: Post-it Word Race
This fun, energetic game is for children of all ages who can read some English words. All you need are some small stickers (such as Post-its) and a pen. Children can expand or review their vocabulary for things around the house, or the activity can be adapted for the park, garden, garage, etc. 1) Choose some things around the house to teach your children the English words for. 2) Go around the house, naming and pointing at the objects (e.g. door, cupboard, and Sams teddy bear). Children say the words and point. 3) Repeat step 2 if necessary. 4) Hand out a set of Post-its with the target words to each child. 5) Children race to stick the Post-its on the correct place (on a door, a cupboard, etc.). If theres only one child, you can use a stopwatch. You can play regularly and add different words.

So why not make a note to inform parents about this possibility at your first parents meeting this year? The newsletter also contains web links to online games and Cambridge English learning resources, interesting articles about learning English and very useful and interesting information about Cambridge English exams. And remember to subscribe to the newsletter yourself! You will certainly find it very useful.

Learning-Oriented Assessment (LOA)

Formative and summative are two terms we typically associate with assessment and which you are most probably very familiar with. But what does learning-oriented assessment (LOA) mean and how does it relate to formative and summative assessment? How can LOA be effectively implemented in the classroom so that it contributes to effective teaching and learning?

These are some of the issues that Miranda Hamilton discussed in the webinar How can Assessment Support Learning? A Learning Oriented Approach delivered on 14th and 16th January 2013. Click here to download the slides from the Cambridge English Teacher Support website and here to watch a recording of the webinar.

In her presentation Miranda Hamilton proposes a very clear framework for implementing LOA effectively and also looks into the future by suggesting ways in which mini electronic assessments and electronic record-keeping can become an aid to the language learning process. A very thought-provoking webinar which will most likely get you thinking about how to integrate assessment with learning in your teaching context. An excellent start to the New Year and your development as a professional teacher!

Forthcoming webinars: How the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Writing paper is assessed Words at Work: Teaching Speaking Skills for the Workplace

Click here to check when these webinars will be delivered and keep up to date with Cambridge English latest news.

Cambridge English Exams First Semester 2013 Registration & Exams Dates and Fees

KET, KET for Schools, PET & PET for Schools

Writing & Listening Exam Date

Exam

Speaking Test Window Period

Lower Fee 11th to 22nd March

Late Entry Fee 1st to 5th April USD134 USD138 23rd to 26th April USD134 USD138

KET PET

31st May

24/05 03/06

USD112 USD116 8th to 19th April

KET for Schools PET for Schools

15th June

07/06 17/06

USD112 USD116

FCE, FCE for Schools, CAE & CPE

4th to 15th February FCE 13 April
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05/04 14/04

USD204

18th to 22nd February USD240

11th to 22nd March FCE FCE 8th June 11th June 24/05 16/06 USD204

1st to 5th April USD240

FCE for Schools

15th June

31/05 16/06

8th to 19th April USD204

23rd 26th April USD240

11th to 22nd March CAE CAE CPE 8th June 12th June 13th June 24/05 16/06 USD208 USD216

1st to 5th April USD246 USD254

BEC, ILEC & ICFE

Writing & Listening Exam Date

Exam

Speaking Test Window Period

Lower Fee 8th 19th April USD116 USD204 USD216 USD216 USD216

Late Entry Fee 23rd to 26th April USD138 USD240 USD254 USD254 USD254

BEC Preliminary BEC Vantage BEC Higher ILEC ICFE

5th June 6th June 4th June 7th June 7th June

31/05 10/06

TKT & DELTA

Exam Exam Date Lower Fee 18th February to 1st March USD71 13th to 22nd February Paper-based TKT 27th April USD71 4th to 15th March Paper-based TKT TKT Practical Assessed TP 25 May
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Late Entry Fee 4th to 8th March USD92 25th February to 1st March USD92 18th to 22nd March USD92

Computer-based TKT

23rd March

USD71

ON DEMAND

USD166*

USD196*

* Travel expenses, meals and accommodation to be paid for separately in the case of teaching practice in the provinces.
Delta Module 1 Delta module 2 5th June Assignment Based 4 to 15 March USD334 USD254
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Listening tests will take place on the same date as the written tests There will be a special discount of 25% for students who failed their KET, KET for Schools, PET, PET for Schools, FCE, FCE for Schools, CAE and CPE examinations in November-December 2012. Withdrawals from any of the exams will ONLY be accepted during the registration period

CREDIT CARDS Visa: 1, 3 or 6 payments Mastercard: 1, 3 or 6 payments OCA: 1 or 3 payments Cabal: 1 or 3 payments Diners: 1 or 3 payments American Express: 1, 3 or 6 payments

AND NOW THERE IS THE OPTION TO PAY AT REDPAGOS TOO!

Downloadable registration forms and further information about Cambridge English exams available at: www.anglo.edu.uy You can also follow us on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/AngloExamenesInternacionales

Cambridge English Exams Second Semester 2013 Registration & Exams Dates and Fees

YLE Starters, Movers & Flyers

Writing & Listening Exam Date

Exam

Speaking Test Window Period

Lower Fee

Late Entry Fee

9 to 13 & 23rd to 27th September

YLE Starters YLE Movers 10th December 15th November YLE Flyers 11th December 8th November 9th December 9th November

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30th September to 4th October

Between 5 days before & 5 days after the written test Between 5 days before & 5 days after the written test

To be confirmed

To be confirmed

KET, KET for Schools, PET & PET for Schools

9th to 13th & 23rd to 27th September
KET PET KET for Schools PET for Schools

30th September to 4th October

16th November 23rd November

08/11 18/11 To be confirmed 15/11 25/11

9th to 13th & 23rd to 27th September

KET PET KET for Schools PET for Schools 6th December 3 December
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30th September to 18th October

29/11 09/12 To be confirmed 29/11 09/12

Listening tests will take place on the same date as the written tests There will be a special discount of 25% for students who failed their KET, KET for Schools, PET, PET for Schools, FCE, FCE for Schools, CAE and CPE examinations in May-June 2013. 10

FCE, FCE for Schools, CAE & CPE

9th to 13th & 23rd to 27th September
FCE CAE CAE CPE 3rd December 7th December 30th November th 4 December 5th December 15/11 08/12

30th September to 4th October

To be confirmed

9th to 13th & 23rd to 27th September

FCE for Schools 26th November 15/11 26/11

30 September to 4th October

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To be confirmed

9th to 13th & 23rd to 27th September

FCE for Schools 30th November 22/11 01/12

30 September to 18th October

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To be confirmed

BEC, ILEC & ICFE

Writing & Listening Exam Date

Exam

Speaking Test Window Period

Lower Fee

Late Entry Fee

9th to 13th & 23rd to 27th September

BEC Preliminary BEC Vantage BEC Higher 23rd November 30th November 16th November 08/11 25/11 08/11 02/12 08/11 18/11

30th September to 4th October

To be confirmed

9th to 13th & 23rd to 27th September

ILEC ICFE 6th December 6th December 29/11 09/12 29/11 09/12

30th September to 18th October

To be confirmed

Listening tests will take place on the same date as the written tests There will be a special discount of 25% for students who failed their KET, KET for Schools, PET, PET for Schools, FCE, FCE for Schools, CAE and CPE examinations in May-June 2013. 11

TKT & DELTA T & DELTA

Exam Exam Date Lower Fee 13th to 24th May Paper-based TKT 3 August
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Late Entry Fee 27th to 31st May

To be confirmed 9th to 20th 23rd to 27th September September To be confirmed 19th to 30th August 2nd to 6th September

Computer-based TKT

19th October

Paper-based TKT TKT Practical Assessed TP

9th November

To be confirmed

ON DEMAND

To be confirmed*

* Travel expenses, meals and accommodation to be paid for separately in the case of teaching practice in the provinces.
14th to 25th October Delta Module 1 Delta module 2 4th December Assignment Based To be confirmed

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How to contact us
Cambridge ESOL Centre Exams Manager 2902 3773 ext 121/122/141 gvalazza@anglo.edu.uy

Anglo Department of International Examinations

2902 3773 ext 121/122/141 acorbo@anglo.edu.uy

Anglo Cambridge ESOL Academic Consultant

2902 3773 ext 179 fcapo@anglo.edu.uy

Anglo Schools Department

2902 3773 ext 135 criviere@anglo.edu.uy

Anglo Department of In-Company Training

2902 3773 ext 146 fcid@anglo.edu.uy

Anglo Academic Department

2902 3773 ext 129 cfernandez@anglo.edu.uy tcurbelo@anglo.edu.uy

We look forward to hearing from you!

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